Free Drawing Page: How to Draw a Lion Step by Step
In this post, I’m sharing a free step-by-step drawing page straight from my book How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2. The character featured on this free page is a friendly cartoon lion, drawn in a simple, approachable style that makes it easy for kids to follow along and feel successful.
Lions are one of those animals kids love to draw, but they can feel intimidating at first. This free page breaks the process down into clear steps, making How to Draw a Lion feel fun instead of frustrating. The lion has a cheerful expression, a simplified mane, and a cartoon look that keeps the focus on learning rather than perfection.
About the Book: How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2
How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2 is all about variety. Instead of sticking to a single theme, the book includes step-by-step drawing pages featuring characters inspired by many different ideas, including animals, people, robots, dinosaurs, and more.
The lion featured on this free page is one of many characters designed to give kids a broad drawing experience. Learning How to Draw a Lion is just one example of how the book helps kids explore different subjects without having to commit to a single theme.
All of the artwork in the book is hand-drawn by me. I don’t use AI-generated art or stock images. Every character is created with kids in mind, using clear lines and simple shapes that support learning.
Why Lions Are Great for Step-by-Step Drawing
Lions are recognizable, expressive, and easy to simplify into cartoon form. That makes them perfect for teaching drawing fundamentals.
When kids learn How to Draw a Lion, they’re practicing:
- Drawing rounded shapes
- Creating facial expressions
- Understanding symmetry
- Building confidence through repetition
Because the character is friendly and not overly detailed, kids can focus on enjoying the process rather than worrying about mistakes.
Part of the Art Books for Kids Series
How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2 is part of my larger art books for kids series, which now includes many different drawing styles and themes. The goal across the entire series is the same: make drawing approachable, fun, and rewarding.
Across the series, kids can explore:
- Step-by-step drawing
- Tracing and coloring
- Grid-based drawing
- Open-ended creative challenges
Learning How to Draw a Lion is one small step in a much bigger creative journey.
Encouraging Screen-Free Creativity
Activities like this free lion drawing page are a great way to encourage creativity without screens. Sitting down with paper and a pencil gives kids a chance to slow down, focus, and create something tangible.
Learning How to Draw a Lion helps kids practice patience, fine motor skills, and creative thinking in a relaxed, enjoyable way.
About the Free Lion Drawing Page
The free activity page included with this post teaches How to Draw a Lion using the same step-by-step method found throughout How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2. Kids start with basic shapes and slowly build the drawing until the full character comes together.
On this page, kids will learn how to draw:
- The lion’s head and rounded face
- A simplified mane that frames the character
- Friendly eyes and a calm, happy expression
- A clean cartoon outline that’s easy to color
Free Activity Page (save and print):
Learning How to Draw a Lion this way helps kids stay focused and feel confident as they move from one step to the next. Each step adds just enough detail to keep the drawing interesting without feeling overwhelming.
This page is also great to print more than once. Many kids like to draw the lion again after finishing it the first time, changing colors, expressions, or even adding a background.
Final Thoughts
I hope you and your young artist enjoy this free drawing page and have fun learning How to Draw a Lion step by step. The friendly cartoon style makes this a great activity for kids who love animals and want to build their drawing confidence.
If your child enjoys this page, How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2 includes many more characters to explore, all created using the same easy-to-follow approach.
Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 80 (and still counting) children’s drawing books available here on FirstArtBooks.com. Kevin has also authored numerous kid-friendly comic book series, including “Dylan McVillain: A Super Villain with the Best Intentions” and “The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain,” along with the Children’s Picture Book series “Alexis and the T-Rexes.”
