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Rhia is so talented and her work is beautiful. The detail is amazing. I’m over the moon with all of the care from Rhia, and it looks so real I can almost stroke him.
Chelsea Bunn
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Drawn to the Horse:
Equine Portraits in Coloured Pencils
Learn my process for creating realistic equine portraits with lifelike
details, and the emotion that makes every horse feel truly individual.
60+ lessons · 10+ hours · Beginner-friendly
"Artists are born, not made." - that’s a myth.
When I first started drawing horses, my work looked very different from what it does today. The progress you see wasn’t magic, and it wasn’t instant. It came from patience, discipline, practice, and the willingness to keep trying my best.
Realistic drawing is a skill you can build, one layer and one detail at a time.
In this course, I’ll guide you through the same coloured pencil process that helped me grow, from your first layers to a finished equine portrait you can feel proud of.
You don’t need to be perfect to begin. You just need to begin.
Realism Is Built, Not Born
Do you feel inspired by the majesty, grace, and spirit of horses, but feel unsure how to capture them on paper?
Maybe you love coloured pencils, but don’t know where to begin. Maybe you’ve looked at realistic horse portraits and thought, “I could never do that.”
But realistic drawing is not magic. It is a skill built through observation, patience, discipline, and practice.
In this course, I’ll guide you step by step through the essentials of realistic equine portraiture, from noticing subtle details and understanding structure, to creating soft fur textures, expressive features, and rich layers of colour.
You don’t need to be perfect to start. You just need the willingness to learn, keep practicing, and give your best to each layer.
Let’s build your confidence one portrait at a time.
Hello, I’m Rhia :)
I’m an award-winning equestrian artist based in South Wales, specializing in highly realistic horse and animal portraits created with coloured pencils.
My work is rooted in a lifelong love for animals, especially horses. I’ve always been drawn to the quiet details that make each one unique: the softness in their eye, the movement of the mane, the shine of the coat, and the character that comes through in the smallest expressions.
Over the years, I’ve created private commissions for horse and pet owners around the world, along with original artwork, fine art prints, tutorials, and equestrian-inspired collections. My work has also been recognized through awards in the equestrian art world, something I’m incredibly grateful for.
But for me, a portrait has never been only about technical accuracy. It’s about capturing likeness, personality, softness, and spirit in a way that feels meaningful to the person who loves that animal.
In this course, I’ll guide you through my complete coloured pencil process for creating realistic horse portraits, from choosing your materials and understanding your reference, to layering, blending, building fur texture, drawing expressive features, and completing a full horse head and neck portrait.
My hope is to help you draw horses with more confidence, patience, care, and connection, one thoughtful layer at a time.
What People Say About My Work
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I could not be happier with the entire process. Rhia was thorough and updated me throughout. The finished portrait was better than I could ever have hoped for.
Camara McGee
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I was amazed at the detail. She captured Todd’s spirit and personality completely. Rhia’s love of animals and compassion for them comes through each pencil stroke.
Donna Greenlund
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Her artwork is absolutely stunning. Such professional quality, excellent customer service, and very prompt responses. I would recommend Rhia 100%.
Emily Schulz
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Rhia did a stunning portrait of my old mare and captured her perfectly. The colours, kind eye, and little details on her muzzle were my favourite features.
Tanya Fern D
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A very exceptional artist. Her work is beyond words. Very beautiful. She puts her heart into everything she draws. I would highly recommend her.
Santure Karen
At the end of the course you will be able to:
Master Coloured Pencil Techniques
You’ll learn how to choose the right materials, build smooth layers, understand pencil pressure, blend carefully, create shadows, and use colour with more confidence as you work towards realistic equine portraits.
Draw Horses with More Accuracy and Detail
You’ll study horse coat textures, manes, tails, eyes, ears, muzzles, and facial structure so you can better understand what makes a horse look realistic, expressive, and full of character.
Complete a Realistic Horse Portrait from Start to Finish
You’ll follow my full process for creating a horse head and neck portrait, from the first line art and photo study to the final details, highlights, and finishing touches.
Course Content
The course includes 8 modules and 10+ hours of step-by-step learning, with full-length artwork tutorials you can pause, replay, and revisit anytime.
I recommend following the lessons in order, as we’ll begin with the coloured pencil basics before moving into more detailed techniques for fur texture, features, coat colours, and a complete horse portrait.
With patience, guidance, and consistent practice, you’ll build your skills one layer at a time.
In my course you'll learn:
Course Structure
This course is designed to help you improve your coloured pencil skills while enjoying the process.
All lessons are in Full HD, and you can pause, replay, and adjust the speed whenever you need. I’ll guide you step by step using clear demonstrations, references, and visual examples, so you can follow along at your own pace.
You’ll also be able to ask questions, share your progress, and learn alongside other students in the course community.
Everything is practical, flexible, and made to help you build confidence one lesson at a time.
Included in my course fees:
Fundamentals & Materials
We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what makes you a true artist is practice... Lots of practice! You'll find exercises to get started with and from which to get inspiration. I will show you some tricks that will make your drawings truly unique and masterpieces.
Lifetime Access
Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day!
Flexibility
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!
Community of artists
As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love art the same way you do!
My support
On this journey, you will not be alone! You can write to me and you will receive my feedback as soon as possible, so you will feel supported. Sometimes, approaching coloured pencils is not easy. You may feel that you are not enough, but don't worry: I will be there to help you, step by step!
... and more!
JOIN NOWExtra Resources to Support Your Journey
When you join the course, you’ll also receive these additional resources to help you feel prepared, supported, and inspired as you build your coloured pencil skills.
Bonus 01
Coloured Pencil Materials Guide
A detailed PDF guide to my preferred pencils, papers, erasers, blending tools, and more, so you can feel prepared before you begin.
Value:
$27
FREE
Bonus 02
Horse Coat Cheat Sheet
A practical colour reference guide to help you choose the right pencils for different horse coats, including bay, chestnut, black, grey, white, and more.
Value:
$27
FREE
Bonus 03
Arabian Horse Tutorial
An extra step-by-step tutorial focused on drawing the elegance, structure, and expression of an Arabian horse.
Value:
$87
FREE
Total Bonus Value:
$141
Included for FREE when you join the course!
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Equine Portraits in Coloured Pencils
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My Guarantee to Every Student
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
