HOW TO DRAW A LION | polychromo pencils

Learn how to draw a realistic lion with colored pencils in this relaxing drawing tutorial.

In this video, come along with me for the process for creating a hyperrealistic lion, focusing on color pencil layering, smooth blending, and adding fine details like shadow, highlights, and natural fur texture.

This tutorial is perfect for beginners and intermediate artists who want to improve their colored pencil realism, practice drawing animals, or learn how to make drawings look more lifelike. Whether you’re working in a sketchbook or just drawing for fun, this video will help you build confidence and control with colored pencils.

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MATERIALS:
- Bristol Board paper
- Ivory guoache or white gel pen (for whiskers)
- Faber Castell polychromos (or similar quality colored pencils)

PENCIL COLOURS:
- Black 199
- Walnut Brown 177
- Burnt Siena 283
- Burnt Ochre 187
- Terracotta 186
- Pompeian Red 191
- Dark Cadmium Orange 115
- Naples Yellow 185
- Ivory 103

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Eyes
01:52 - Fur Base Layer
03:49 - Layering
05:39 - Chin Fur
06:03 - Mane (left side)
11:15 - Mane (right side)
13:57 - Whiskers (white gouache)
15:40 - Final Drawing
15:54 - Outro

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This is a relaxing, slow-paced drawing tutorial with music designed to help you enjoy the process while improving your realism skills.

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