How to draw a lion step by step

Step 1

Let’s draw a lion. Start with a sketch of the lion’s head. Outline the head, draw a central axis line, and mark the future position of the mane.

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Step 2

Draw the body and a simplified “skeleton” of the legs.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Step 3

Mark the placement of the ears and nose along the central axis. Add the tail.

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Step 4

Refine the shape of the head.

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Step 5

Draw the eyes, nostrils, and mouth.

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Step 6

Refine the shape of the ears. Begin working on the fur.

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Step 7

Draw the mane using long, chaotic lines.

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Step 8

Refine the body shape, adding slight muscle bulges. Draw the hind legs massive, with pronounced musculature.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Step 9

Draw the front legs. Each leg consists of three parts: shoulder, forearm, and paw.

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Step 10

Draw the paws of the hind legs. Add muscles on the body.

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Step 11

Draw the tail.

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Step 12

Draw the rock the lion is standing on.

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Congratulations!

The drawing is ready! Now you have a proud and realistic lion. All that’s left is to color it.