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Class Description

Join me in this majestic drawing class as we bring to life the king of the animal kingdom — the lion. In “How to Draw a Lion in Pencil,” you'll be guided through every step needed to capture this powerful and noble creature in stunning detail.

Your Learning Journey Includes:

🖼️ How to deal with the background: Learn when a background enhances the subject and when simplicity is more effective.
🐾 How to draw the short hair on the body: Discover techniques for rendering short, sleek fur that follows the lion's muscular structure.
🦁 How to draw the matted mane hair: Get tips for capturing the textured, tangled quality of the lion’s mane.
👂 How to draw the lion’s face and ears: Master the art of balancing strong features with subtle shading for realism and expression.
💨 How to draw the long flowing mane hair: Learn how to create volume and flow to give the mane its iconic wildness.

This class is perfect for artists eager to develop their animal portrait skills with a subject that commands attention and respect. Let’s draw a lion that radiates power, poise, and personality.

You Will Need

  • Set of Pencils (2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B)
  • Kneadable Eraser
  • Soft Eraser
  • Tombow Mono Eraser
  • Drawing Paper or Sketchbook
  • Soft Lint Free Cloth