Focusing on facial features can help you master character expressions, and this guide demonstrates how to draw Kion’s face from the front view. Kion leads the Lion Guard in The Lion King spin-off series, inheriting the Roar of the Elders from his grandfather Mufasa. He’s the son of Simba and brother to Kiara.
Drawing Kion’s Face Close-Up
This tutorial breaks down into 12 steps, building Kion’s face from basic guide lines to his finished expression with all the signature details that make him recognizable!
Kion’s Facial Features
- Red tuft of mane standing upright on his head
- Bold dark eyebrow markings curving above his eyes
- Large round ears with inner detail on each side
- Confident expression with slight smile
- Rounded muzzle with visible whisker spots
- Three whiskers extending from each cheek
- Wide nose with defined bridge line
This face-focused tutorial pairs well with the full body Kion guide and the jumping Kion action pose. Drawing faces helps with understanding proportions before tackling full body compositions. His sister Kiara has similar facial structure with subtle differences worth comparing.
Understanding the Color System
Face drawings need precision. Use the color guide to stay on track:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Kion’s Face: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Share Your Kion Face Drawing!
That covers all 12 steps needed to draw Kion’s face with his distinctive mane tuft and bold eyebrow markings. Getting the symmetry right on a front-facing portrait takes practice, so take your time with the construction phase. Leave your comments below and post links to your finished Kion portraits!