Lion Pencil Drawings
Lion drawings in pencil: a lion head with a fluffy mane, a calm lion in profile, a roaring lion, a lion walking toward you, a lion lying down, a sitting lion, a cub with a butterfly, a sleeping cub and a lion with its cub. There are realistic drawings too: a lion head and a lion cub with detailed fur.
Kids can start with the bold outlines of the sleeping cub or the lion with its cub. For the realistic head, sketch a light outline with an HB pencil first, then add the mane and fur with a soft pencil in short strokes.
All drawings in this collection
12 drawings
Lion drawing in pencil: head with a fluffy mane
A front-facing lion head with a big round mane, small round ears and a gentle smile. The mane is built from simple strokes, good for teens and beginners.
Cute lion drawing in pencil for kids
A cute sitting lion with big black eyes, a fluffy mane and a tufted tail. Bold clean outlines make this lion drawing easy for kids to copy.
Lion drawing in pencil: lion lying down
A lion resting on the ground with crossed front paws and a calm smile. Mane, tufted tail and clear black lines, a simple picture for kids.
Roaring lion drawing in pencil, side view
A lion head in profile with an open mouth, sharp fangs and a flowing mane. A more detailed lion drawing with light shading, good for teens.
Sitting lion drawing in pencil
A lion sitting upright and looking ahead, with a fluffy mane, a friendly face and a tufted tail. A calm pose that beginners can copy easily.
Calm lion head in profile, pencil drawing to copy
A lion head in side view with closed eyes and a calm smile. The long mane flows back in wavy strands that are easy to sketch with light strokes, good for teens.
Lion cub with a butterfly, pencil drawing
A happy lion cub raises a paw with round pads toward a small butterfly. Soft outlines, a little shading on the fur and a tufted tail, a nice drawing for kids and beginners.
Realistic lion cub pencil drawing, lying down
A realistic lion cub lying down and looking straight ahead, with big ears, small spots on the forehead and soft paws. Lots of shading and fine fur, a drawing for teens learning to draw animals.
Sleeping lion cub pencil drawing for kids
A lion cub fast asleep on its back with its paws up and the pads showing. Thick clean outlines and no shading make it easy for kids to copy.
Lion and cub pencil drawing, easy to copy
A big lion with a fluffy mane sits next to a little lion cub, and both are smiling. Clean black outlines and simple shapes, a sweet dad and baby drawing for kids.
Realistic lion head pencil drawing, front view
A realistic lion head in front view with a thick mane, a focused look and thin whiskers. Lots of shading and strands, a harder drawing for teens who want to practice realistic art.
Lion walking toward you, pencil drawing
A cartoon lion with big eyes and a fluffy mane walks straight toward the viewer. Neat thin lines and light shading on the mane, a good lion drawing for older kids to copy.
Questions and answers
What is the easiest lion to draw in pencil?
The sleeping cub and the lion with its cub: they have thick outlines, no shading and simple shapes. Then try the lion lying down and the cute sitting lion, and save the realistic head for later.
How do I draw a lion's mane in pencil?
Draw a circle for the face, then add the mane around it in big wavy strands. Fill it with short strokes that follow the strands, darker near the face and lighter at the edges. An eraser can bring back light highlights.
How do I draw a realistic lion in pencil?
Sketch a light outline with an HB pencil: the oval of the head and lines for the eyes and nose. Then use a soft 2B or 4B pencil for the shadows around the eyes, under the nose and deep in the mane, and build the fur with tiny strokes.