Side profiles offer a clear view of body proportions, and this tutorial explains how to draw Kiara in a side view walking pose. As the firstborn daughter of Simba and Nala from The Lion King franchise, Kiara grows up to become queen alongside Kovu in The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride.
Drawing Kiara Walking from the Side
Follow along through 14 steps that capture Kiara mid-stride, showing her full body profile from nose to tail tuft in a natural walking motion!
Kiara’s Features in This Pose
- Head shown in full profile facing right
- Open mouth with visible teeth in a cheerful expression
- Rounded ear with inner detail visible
- Slim lioness body in walking position
- All four legs shown in mid-stride
- Long tail raised with leaf-shaped tuft at the end
- Visible paw pads and toe lines on each foot
This side view differs from the front-facing Kiara cub tutorial and the grown-up Kiara guide with a different pose. Her brother Kion has similar body structure with different facial markings. Kiara’s friends Tiifu and Zuri make great companion drawings.
Color Coding Explained
Side views require careful attention to leg placement. Track your progress with these colors:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Kiara Side View: Complete Tutorial
Share Your Walking Kiara!
That covers all 14 steps to draw Kiara in her side profile walking pose. The overlapping legs in a walking cycle require attention to which leg appears in front. Drop your comments below and post links to your Kiara artwork!