How to Draw a Lion – Step by Step Drawing Guide

With our simple step by step how to draw a lion tutorial you will be drawing a lion of your own in no time.

With just nine easy steps to follow, this tutorial is great both for beginners and kids. No erasor required!

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How to Draw a Lion

What you need:

• our printable lion drawing guide (optional)
• pencil or marker
• paper
• coloring supplies

Step by Step Easy Lion Drawing Tutorial

Step 1

We’ll start by drawing the head. Draw a U shape, with the middle part slightly wider.

Step 2

Connect the end points of your U shape with a wavy line.

also draw a triangle shape with rounded edges for the nose.

Step 3

A few curved lines are next. Two above the nose, and two bellow.

Step 4

Draw eyes and a few dots under the nose.

Step 5

Next comes the mane. Draw a wavy circle around the head.

Step 6

Draw ears inside the mane.

Also draw two curved lines – like you would ( ), for the body.

Step 7

Next come the front legs.

Step 8

Amd the back legs.

Step 9

Fimish up with the tail and feet.

Step 10

Color your lion drawing.

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