{"id":18856,"date":"2023-01-11T10:32:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T10:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=18856"},"modified":"2023-07-03T13:50:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T13:50:27","slug":"lion-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/lion-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Lion Drawing Guide \u2014 5 Steps For Beginners [Video + Images]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Discover how to draw a lion!\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that lions can eat up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwf.org.uk\/learn\/fascinating-facts\/lions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">88<\/a>lbs of meat in a single meal?<\/p>\n<p>This majestic animal is hailed as \u201cthe king of the jungle\u201d because of its power, strength and fearless attitude, which sets it apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll take you through the process of lion drawing for beginners \u2014 you\u2019ll learn how to draw a lion in just five steps!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/ofXHXj7CLI8Ew\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/ofXHXj7CLI8Ew\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Watch BIOWARS Artist\u2019s Video On Easy Lion Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>A professional comic book artist and the lead BIOWARS illustrator, Goncalo Lopes, created an easy-to-follow video guide on lion drawing \u2014 check it out and follow along:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW A LION [Simple Steps For Beginners]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6LWZisZplZE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We also created a set of illustrations you can explore for step-by-step instructions on how to draw a lion.<\/p>\n<p>For more drawing tutorials, explore our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/category\/tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how-to-draw posts<\/a>, including animal drawing guides such as the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bird-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beginner-friendly tutorial on how to draw a bird<\/a>\u202for the\u202feasy <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fish-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fish drawing guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to check out the exciting story of BIOWARS and read all about the never-ending battle between the warriors of the immune system \u2014 the BIOWARRIORS and the pathogens that attack it!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book protagonists!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sketching Tools To Draw A Lion<\/h2>\n<p>Tools you might want to use for your lion drawing include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An H pencil:<\/strong> A hard lead that leaves a light trace on the paper, which makes it ideal for sketching \u2014 you can easily erase mistakes but also enhance the lines once you create your basic lion sketch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An HB pencil:<\/strong>\u202fA medium-hard lead is a good choice for enhancing lines, adding details and soft shading.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A 4B pencil:<\/strong> B pencils are soft and dark, especially with the 4B mark. They\u2019re many artists\u2019 go-to pencils for shading and creating dark grey and almost black hues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A blending stump:<\/strong> We recommend getting your hands on this pencil-like tool to make blending easier. A blending stump allows you to create soft transitions from lighter to darker areas and vice versa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A kneaded eraser:<\/strong>\u202fKneaded erasers are easy to manipulate, so you can change their shape and size depending on what you want to erase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightly textured sketch paper:<\/strong>\u202fThis paper\u2019s soft surface is perfect because your pencil can easily glide over it. Plus, it\u2019s also easier to erase unneeded lines later on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember \u2014 these are just recommendations. Feel free to stick to the pencils you enjoy drawing with!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/biowars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow us on Instagram for more drawing tips and the latest BIOWARS updates!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Draw A Lion In 5 Steps<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re learning how to draw a lion, the best approach is to draw its body parts one by one.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re going to do.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Draw The Base Of The Lion\u2019s Body<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>In some of our previous tutorials, such as the guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/dolphin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dolphin drawing<\/a>, we showed you that geometrical shapes, especially circles, can be of huge <strong>help when creating the base for your drawing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll use circles again to create the guidelines for the lion.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start from the lion\u2019s <strong>back<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Draw a <strong>medium-sized circle<\/strong> either on the left or right-hand side of your paper, depending on the direction the lion is facing.<\/p>\n<p>Our lion is turned to the left, so we\u2019re drawing a circle close to the paper\u2019s right side:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18858\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18858\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18858\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-back.jpg\" alt=\"A circle used as the base for the lion\u2019s back.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-back.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-back-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-back-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-back-440x216.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-back-635x312.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use circles to create the base of the lion\u2019s body. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s draw the <strong>belly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll draw another circle, slightly bigger than the first one.<\/p>\n<p>When positioning the two circles, make sure that their centers align, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18859\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18859\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18859\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-belly.jpg\" alt=\"Two circles used as the base for the lion\u2019s back and belly.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-belly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-belly-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-belly-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-belly-440x213.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-belly-635x307.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The circle for the belly should be bigger than the one for the back. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For the <strong>head<\/strong>, draw a third circle and attach it to the middle circle.<\/p>\n<p>The head should be the smallest of the three elements \u2014 make it approximately <strong>one-third the size of the belly<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18860\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18860\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18860\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-head.jpg\" alt=\"The third circle is added to the sketch for the lion\u2019s head.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-head.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-head-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-head-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-head-440x222.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-head-635x321.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The third circle represents the lion\u2019s head. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Add Details To The Lion\u2019s Head<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tools:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>To outline the lion\u2019s <strong>nose and mouth<\/strong>, draw a small circle on the lower left side of the head. Then, add a rectangle-like shape with soft edges on top of the small circle. Below the circle, draw a round 2D shape, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18861\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18861\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18861\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-nose-mouth.jpg\" alt=\"The nose and the mouth are added to the lion drawing.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-nose-mouth.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-nose-mouth-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-nose-mouth-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-nose-mouth-440x205.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-nose-mouth-635x295.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline of the nose and the mouth is created using a circle and two 2D lines.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s add an <strong>eye and an ear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For the eye, draw a <strong>triangle without the hypothenuse<\/strong>, i.e. the longest side of the triangle in line with the top of the nose.<\/p>\n<p>Then, connect the sides of the triangle with a small curved line. That\u2019s the lion\u2019s <strong>eyeball<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To sketch the ears, we\u2019ll use a triangle again; but this time, make the <strong>angles soft<\/strong> and add the <strong>third dimension<\/strong> to the triangle, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18862\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18862\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18862\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-eye-ear.jpg\" alt=\"The ear and the eye are added to the lion drawing.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-eye-ear.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-eye-ear-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-eye-ear-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-eye-ear-440x208.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-eye-ear-635x300.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Triangles help you sketch the lion\u2019s eye and the ear.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Draw The Legs And The Tail<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>For the lion\u2019s front and hind legs, draw two <strong>club-like shapes<\/strong> and attach them to the middle and back circles.<\/p>\n<p>The hind leg is stronger, so make sure its upper part is wider than the front leg.<\/p>\n<p>As for the length, both legs should be approximately as long as the belly is wide, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18863\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18863\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18863\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-1.jpg\" alt=\"The left front and hind leg are added to the sketch.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-1-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-1-440x276.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-1-635x398.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let\u2019s give the lion something to stand on!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to <strong>add the tail<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Sketch the tail as a 2D line that slightly curves up at the end, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18864\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18864\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18864\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-tail.jpg\" alt=\"The lion\u2019s tail looks like a 2D curved line attached to its back.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-tail.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-tail-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-tail-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-tail-440x232.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-tail-635x334.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline of the lion\u2019s tail resembles a curved 2D line. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s get back to the legs.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to add the lion\u2019s feet; but first, draw the part that connects the knees to the feet, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18865\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18865\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18865\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-2.jpg\" alt=\"The lion\u2019s legs are extended from the knees to the paws.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-2-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-2-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-2-440x267.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-legs-2-635x386.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Extend the legs from the knees to the feet. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To <strong>draw the feet<\/strong>, simply add three curved lines to both feet; these are the lion\u2019s toes.<\/p>\n<p>Although lions have <a href=\"https:\/\/lionalert.org\/lets-look-at-lions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">five<\/a> toes on their front feet and four on the back, we\u2019re adding three toes to each foot because we\u2019re drawing a lion comic-book-style, so we can play with its look however we like:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18866\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18866\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18866\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-toes.jpg\" alt=\"The lion\u2019s toes are added to the sketch.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-toes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-toes-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-toes-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-toes-440x270.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-toes-635x389.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The toes resemble quarter moons. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s connect the middle and back circles to outline the middle of the lion\u2019s body.<\/p>\n<p>Then, draw the front and hind legs on the right side. To do this, copy the shape of the legs on the left:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18867\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18867\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18867\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-body-outline.jpg\" alt=\"The finished outline of the lion\u2019s body. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-body-outline.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-body-outline-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-body-outline-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-body-outline-440x270.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-body-outline-635x390.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline of the lion\u2019s body is finished. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>4. Draw The Mane And Add The Finishing Details<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> HB pencil<\/p>\n<p>Once the basic outline of the lion\u2019s body is ready, it\u2019s time to add the details that make this animal recognizable and magnificent.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking about the <strong>majestic mane<\/strong>, of course!<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalfloss.com\/article\/61608\/why-do-male-lions-have-manes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lion\u2019s mane helps it attract lionesses<\/a>, so we better draw a large and beautiful one!<\/p>\n<p>First, connect the triangle-like nose, the mouth and the forehead to make them look cohesive. Then, add a pupil to the eye and several tiny lines inside the ear, to give it depth.<\/p>\n<p>When drawing the mane, start above the eyes and go over the circle you used to outline the head; have the mane gradually go down until it reaches the right side of the large circle in the middle.<\/p>\n<p>Connect the hairs under the lion\u2019s mouth with the mane in the back and add some fur along the lion\u2019s belly:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18868\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18868\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18868\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-mane.jpg\" alt=\"The lion\u2019s mane is outlined. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-mane.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-mane-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-mane-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-mane-440x284.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-mane-635x410.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The mane is the most recognizable part of the lion\u2019s body. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Go over the rest of the lion\u2019s body with a darker pencil to connect all the parts into a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and make the end of the tail a bit fluffy, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18869\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18869\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18869\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-details.jpg\" alt=\"The drawing of the lion\u2019s body with the finished tail. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-details.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-details-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-details-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-details-440x277.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-details-635x400.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sketch is ready for shading! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>5. Erase The Guideline And Shade Your Lion Drawing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tools:<\/strong> HB and 4B pencils, blending stump, kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>Now that all of the details are in, grab your eraser and carefully remove the guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Then, add some finishing touches, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0_MXzx-Anf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>claws<\/strong><\/a> and tiny dots above the lion\u2019s mouth:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18870\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18870\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18870\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-guidelines-erased.jpg\" alt=\"The guidelines are erased. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-guidelines-erased.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-guidelines-erased-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-guidelines-erased-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-guidelines-erased-440x280.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-guidelines-erased-635x404.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Erase the guidelines before shading your lion drawing. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To shade the lion, go in with your HB pencil and shade its entire body in a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">light grey color<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The top of the mane, the nose, the front left leg and the back should be lighter than the rest of its body<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> because that\u2019s where the light shines on the lion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can use your eraser to highlight these bits:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18871\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18871\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18871\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-shading.jpg\" alt=\"The shaded lion\u2019s body in a soft grey hue. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-shading.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-shading-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-shading-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-shading-440x274.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-shading-635x396.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Apply a soft grey shade first. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, switch to a 4B pencil (or apply more pressure to your pencil of choice) and add darker hues to the mane \u2014 especially to the are below the lion\u2019s face.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to shade the area beneath the lion\u2019s body!<\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, use a blending stump (or your fingers) to blend all the shades of grey and finalize your lion drawing:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18872\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18872\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18872\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-final.jpg\" alt=\"The finished lion drawing. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-final.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-final-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-final-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-final-440x282.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lion-drawing-final-635x406.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That\u2019s a wrap on easy lion drawing! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Finished Your Lion Drawing? Try These Next!<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to draw the king of the jungle, keep practicing your drawing skills!<\/p>\n<p>Explore more of our beginner-friendly guides and learn how to draw other animals, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bird-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bird<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fish-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a fish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/unicorn-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a unicorn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/penguin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a penguin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/dolphin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dolphin\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bat-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bat\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/butterfly-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a butterfly\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wolf-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a wolf\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bunny-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bunny\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a horse\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/frog-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a frog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a cat\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow our YouTube channel for more art tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Recap On Lion Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>To master the steps to easy lion drawing, it\u2019s important to draw its body parts one by one.<\/p>\n<p>Use geometrical shapes such as circles and triangles to form the base of the lion\u2019s body, then add the details one by one.<\/p>\n<p>Pay special attention to the mane and make it as rich and glorious as possible!<\/p>\n<p><strong>When you\u2019re done, send us your work \u2014 we\u2019d love to see it! And let us know in the comments below what you\u2019d like to see us draw next!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to draw a lion!\u200b\u200b Did you know that lions can eat up to 88lbs of meat in a single meal? This majestic animal is hailed as \u201cthe king of the jungle\u201d because of its power, strength and fearless attitude, which sets it apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. We\u2019ll take you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":18857,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[519,419],"tags":[493,452,506,420],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Lion Drawing Guide In 5 Steps [Video + Images]<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A beginner&#039;s guide to easy lion drawing. 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