Lion Face in Día de Muertos Style with Stars

A lion's head faces forward, drawn in the decorated style of a Día de Muertos sugar skull. The mane is filled with swirls, teardrop shapes, and small leaves, and a stylized flower with dots sits at the top of the forehead. Two small stars appear on either side of the face. A tiny crown rests between the brows, and a leaf shape runs down the nose bridge. The eyes have detailed lashes and patterned lids, and rows of dots trace the cheeks and the edge of the face. Two more flowers sit low in the mane near the chin, with leaves and oval shapes at the bottom. Try coloring the flowers, stars, and crown in bright contrasting shades, then keep the mane in warmer tones so the face stands out. The large black areas can stay solid, and the many small sections work well for fine-tip markers or colored pencils. This free printable suits older kids and teens who like detailed patterns.