How many poses are on each sheet?

Six poses each for the cat and the dog, and four for the horse, with the animal shown in side or front views as the pose needs.

Is the animal the same in each pose?

The sheet is drawn to keep one animal, with the same size and markings in every pose.

How does the gesture sketch differ?

It is a loose quick sketch in black brush pen, with flowing lines that catch the movement and little detail.

Can I ask for a different animal?

Yes. Type it in the direction field and the sheet is drawn to match, though a request is not a promised result.

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Animal pose references: a cat, a dog and a horse in poses

Animal pose references — a sheet of six poses of one cat, sitting upright with the tail curled, stretching, lying curled asleep, walking, pouncing and grooming a paw, clean black ink lineart of even weight, outline and a few inner lines for fur direction, no shading

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Reading 3Horse

People who draw pets and animals look for one animal shown in several poses, so they can learn its body. These sheets show a cat, a dog and a horse, each in a row of poses: sitting, stretching, running, grooming and galloping. Each animal is drawn as clean black lineart, a light blue construction study, or a loose brush gesture sketch on a plain white page. Type a different animal and the sheet is drawn to match.

a pose study for a pet portrait
a reference for drawing a cat or dog in a sketchbook
a horse gait study for an illustration
a classroom handout on animal bodies in motion

Frequently asked questions

How many poses are on each sheet?: Six poses each for the cat and the dog, and four for the horse, with the animal shown in side or front views as the pose needs.
Is the animal the same in each pose?: The sheet is drawn to keep one animal, with the same size and markings in every pose.
How does the gesture sketch differ?: It is a loose quick sketch in black brush pen, with flowing lines that catch the movement and little detail.
Can I ask for a different animal?: Yes. Type it in the direction field and the sheet is drawn to match, though a request is not a promised result.

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