Free drawing guide
How to draw a cute lion step by step
This lion cub sits and smiles. Start with the head, the ears and the face, then draw the big fluffy mane, the legs and the tail. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.
- Easy
- About 15 minutes
- 8 steps
What you need
- Paper
- A pencil and an eraser
- Colored pencils, markers or crayons
How to draw a lion step by step
In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.
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Draw the head
Draw a wide oval near the top of the page.
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Add the ears
Draw two round ears on top of the head, with a smaller curve inside each. Add a light cross through the head to mark the middle of the face.
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Draw the face
Draw two oval eyes with a shine, a small nose, a smile and a short line between the nose and the mouth.
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Draw the mane
Draw a big fluffy mane all around the head. Make the edge wavy, like a cloud, and leave the ears in front of it.
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Add the front legs
Under the mane, draw two front legs with rounded paws. Add short lines for the toes.
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Draw the back leg
Draw a big rounded back leg on the left side, with a paw in front of it.
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Add the tail
Draw a long thin tail that curves up on the left, with a fluffy tuft at the end.
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Color your lion
Go over the final lines. Color the body golden yellow, the mane and the tail tuft orange and the cheeks pink.
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Questions
How do I draw a lion's mane?
Draw a wavy, cloud-like shape all around the head, much bigger than the head itself. Add a few short curves inside it for fur. Step 4 shows the shape.
How do I draw a lion face?
Draw two oval eyes in the middle of the head, a small nose under them and a smile with a short line from the nose. Step 3 shows where each part goes.
Is this lion easy enough for kids?
Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.
How long does it take to draw this lion?
About 15 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.
