The future king starts as an adventurous cub, and this guide teaches how to draw young Simba from The Lion King. As a cub, Simba dreams of becoming king like his father Mufasa, spending his days exploring the Pride Lands and getting into trouble with his best friend Nala. His playful personality shows through in every frame of the film.
Sketching Young Simba
This guide walks through 10 steps that take you from basic shapes to a complete drawing of little Simba in his sitting pose with that cheerful expression!
Simba’s Cub Features
- Large round head with oversized ears
- Wide eyes showing curiosity and excitement
- Small tuft of fur on top forming his future mane
- Open mouth in a happy grin
- Compact cub body in sitting position
- Fluffy chest fur patch
- Front paws with visible toes
Young Simba grows into the adult Simba we see later in the film, raised by Timon and Pumbaa in the jungle. For the iconic presentation scene, check out the Rafiki holding baby Simba tutorial. Other lion cubs like Kion share similar proportions if you want more cub drawing practice.
Step-by-Step Color Guide
Track your progress through each step using the color system:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Young Simba: Complete Tutorial
Show Your Young Simba Drawing!
That covers all 10 steps needed to draw young Simba in his cheerful sitting pose. The oversized head and ears give him that classic cub look that makes this character so appealing. Leave your thoughts in the comments and share links to your artwork if you’ve posted it online!
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