How to Draw a Lion

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw the head.

   Sketch a circle connected to a smaller one.
   
   Sketch in a guide for the facial features. , Put another smaller set inside for each ear. , The mouth should slant to the right of the face in such a way as to almost make your lion look like a bear. , Make a small one for the neck and two large ones for the body. , This will serve as a guide for the mane.
   
   A male lion's defining feature is its mane, as it makes it look bigger, so really emphasize that aspect! , Draw a small circle for each foot with small ovals for the paws. ,, Don't forget the mane! , Erase any unnecessary guidelines. , Use mostly gold and brown hues, unless your lion is of the imaginary sort.
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   Step 2: Draw two round-edged squares for the ears.

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   Step 3: Sketch in the eyes

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   Step 4: nose and mouth.

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   Step 5: Draw three ovals as guides for the body.

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   Step 6: Draw a large enough oval that will overlap both the head and body.

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   Step 7: Add in three large ovals for each leg.

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   Step 8: Add in two thin lines for the tail

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   Step 9: and an oval for the hair.

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    Step 10: Now sketch in the details

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    Step 11: add fur if you want.

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    Step 12: Outline the whole image.

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    Step 13: Color it in!

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