Male Lion Mid-Stride with a Shaggy Mane

A male lion walks to the right across open grassland, one front paw lifted mid-step and his mouth slightly open. His mane is big and shaggy, drawn with lots of short pen strokes that cover his head, neck and shoulders. You can see the ribs and muscles along his side, and a long tail curls up behind him and ends in a dark tuft. Behind him are a flat-topped acacia tree, a few low bushes and rolling hills in the distance. The ground is filled with tufts and blades of grass. Because of all the fine linework, this one suits older kids and adults who like to take their time. Try colored pencils in layered golds and browns for the mane, then use a lighter tan for the body so the fur texture still shows. It also works well for a short lesson on African savanna animals. Print as many copies as you like.