Animals · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a lion face: oval muzzle and layered mane
Two slanted small oval eyes and a U-shaped muzzle define the facial features first.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: Keep the complete face shape first, and then expand the mane around the periphery; the beard extends out in groups on the left and right.
Shapes and proportions
Two slanted small oval eyes and a U-shaped muzzle define the facial features first. A double round muzzle and beard are added under the facial features. The outer part is first surrounded by the face shape, and then the radiating pointed hairs are used to form a large round mane.
A common mistake
The mane is squeezed into the face and the beard is only concentrated on one side, which will make the avatar lose balance.
How to fix it
Keep the complete face shape first, and then expand the mane around the periphery; the beard extends out in groups on the left and right.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons or colored pencils for color matching for this lesson.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Position the basic shape first
Two slanted small oval eyes and a U-shaped muzzle define the facial features first. Observe the position of the starting shape on the paper, leaving space for subsequent outlines and additional components.
Position the basic shape first · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect profiles and arrange parts
Add a double round muzzle and beard under the facial features, first surround the face shape, and then use radiating pointed hairs to form a large round mane. First retain the complete face shape, and then expand the mane around the periphery; the beard extends out in groups on the left and right.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The face and ears are golden, the mane is brown, the muzzle on both sides is creamy white, and the nose is dark brown. Apply the color first with light pressure, leaving the black outline, and then compare pairs of parts using the same color.
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft · Preview image 3 of 3
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “How to Draw a Lion Face” drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
