Draw a large oval for the lion’s head
Add a smaller circle or oval below it for the muzzle
Sketch two small circles on top for the ears
Draw the outline of the mane around the head
Add two eyes inside the head
Draw the nose on the muzzle
Add the mouth and whisker lines
Sketch the body with a large rounded shape
Draw four legs extending from the body
Add paws at the bottom of each leg
Draw the tail extending from the back
Add a tuft at the end of the tail
Refine the mane with layered curved lines
Erase extra guidelines
Outline the final drawing with clean lines
Color the lion with golden, brown, and tan shades