Action poses bring characters to life, and this tutorial shows how to draw Kion jumping with his paws stretched forward ready to pounce. As the leader of the Lion Guard in The Lion King universe, Kion is the son of Simba and Nala, and younger brother to Kiara. His dynamic personality shows through in this mid-air pose.
Drawing Kion Mid-Jump
Follow along through 17 steps that capture Kion leaping toward the viewer with claws extended and a determined expression on his face!
Kion’s Features in This Action Pose
- Front paws stretched forward showing paw pads and claws
- Excited face with open mouth and visible teeth
- Signature red tuft of mane on his head
- Bold eyebrow markings framing his eyes
- Body angled forward in jumping motion
- Back legs tucked beneath in mid-leap
- Tail trailing behind for balance
This jumping pose differs from the standing Kion tutorial and the Kion’s face guide that focus on simpler compositions. Kion leads a team that includes Bunga the honey badger and Fuli the cheetah, each with their own drawing tutorials.
Step-by-Step Color System
Action poses require careful attention to each stage. Track 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 Kion Jumping: Complete Tutorial
Share Your Jumping Kion!
That covers all 17 steps to draw Kion in his dynamic jumping pose. The foreshortening on his front paws creates the illusion of him leaping toward you, which requires extra attention during construction. Drop your comments below and share links to your action-packed Kion artwork!