How to Draw a Kid in a Lion Costume (Easy Step by Step)
A kid in a lion costume is a fun drawing because it mixes a cute character with a fluffy mane. It is built from simple shapes: ovals for the face and feet, circles for the hands and belly, and one bumpy cloud line for the mane. Once you can draw those, you can dress your lion up any way you like.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kid in a lion costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in a Lion Costume · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The face
Draw a big wide oval near the top of your page for the face. Make it a little wider than it is tall.
Step 3: The fluffy mane
Draw a wobbly, cloud-like line around the top and sides of the face. Start at the bottom left of the oval and end at the bottom right, making lots of gentle bumps like a puffy cloud.
Step 4: Two round ears
Add a half circle on each top corner of the mane, so the ears peek out like little round bumps. Let each ear's ends touch the mane.
Step 5: Face and collar
Draw two small dots for eyes, then a tiny rounded triangle for the nose in the middle. Add a little curvy smile under the nose, and a wavy collar line just below the chin.
Step 6: Sides of the body
Under the head, draw a wobbly line down from each end of the collar. Let the two lines curve in a little and end in small feet-like curls at the bottom.
Step 7: Arms and hand
Draw a curved arm on each side of the body, starting near the collar. On the left arm, finish with a small circle for the hand.
Step 8: The tummy circle
Draw a medium circle in the middle of the body for the lion's round belly patch. Try to keep it centered.
Step 9: Feet and second hand
At the bottom of the body, draw two flat ovals side by side for the feet. Then add a small curl at the end of the right arm to start the other hand.
Step 10: The curly tail
Start a curved line from the right side of the body, near the hand, and swoop it out to the side. Finish with a loop at the end, like a tiny lollipop, for the tail tuft.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in a lion costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid in a penguin costume or how to draw a kid in a fox costume next.
Tips for drawing a kid in a lion costume
- The mane is the trickiest part. Draw it as a row of small, gentle bumps, and take your time instead of drawing one long wobbly line.
- Draw the face oval first and keep it wide, so the mane has room to fluff out around it.
- Keep both feet about the same size. Draw one, then look at it while you draw the other.
Free kid in a lion costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in a lion costume coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your kid in a lion costume drawing
Try golden yellow for the mane and orange or tan for the costume, with a brown belly circle. For a twist, make a rainbow mane or give your lion a party hat.
Kid in a lion costume fun fact for kids
A male lion's mane gets darker and fuller as he gets older, and a big mane can help show other lions how strong he is.
Questions about drawing a kid in a lion costume
What shapes do I need to draw a kid in a lion costume?
You need a big oval for the face, a bumpy cloud line for the mane, half circles for the ears, a circle for the belly, small circles for the hands, and two small ovals for the feet. Two curved lines make the sides of the body.
How do I make the mane look fluffy?
Draw lots of small, rounded bumps around the face instead of sharp points. Bumps that are a similar size look the neatest.
How do I make my lion look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and far apart on the face, and keep the smile small and curvy. Round shapes everywhere make the lion look friendly.
