Step 1:
Start by sketching a large oval shape with a smaller oval shape in the upper middle like in sample 1 below. *The large oval indicates the mane whereas the smaller oval is our guide for the lions face.* The small circles are for the ears.
Step 2:
Once you’re happy with your lion you are now ready to erase all unwanted marks and draw over the lion again with a darker pencil like in sample 4.
Step 3:
Now shade it in however you like, I chose to stick with black and grey for this guide.
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