Simba’s childhood friend and future queen appears in this second Nala tutorial, showing how to draw Nala in a sitting pose with her gentle smile. This version captures her as she appears in The Lion King and its spin-off The Lion Guard, where she rules the Pride Lands alongside adult Simba. Nala’s design balances strength with grace, making her a fan favorite character.
Sketching Nala in a Sitting Position
This guide contains 16 steps that take you through Nala’s elegant sitting pose, from basic construction circles to her finished form facing slightly toward the viewer!
Nala’s Features in This Pose
- Head turned at a three-quarter angle
- Gentle smile with visible lower lip line
- Large blue eyes with curved eyelids
- Rounded ears with inner detail
- Slender neck with fur tuft indication
- Front legs straight with toe lines
- Curved back leg in sitting position
- Long tail with tuft curving around her body
This pose differs from the standing Nala tutorial that shows her full profile. Nala is mother to Kion and Kiara, both of whom inherited different aspects of her appearance. For another lioness in a similar pose, the Sarabi tutorial offers a comparable sitting composition.
Color Guide for Each Step
New lines appear in a different color at each stage. Here’s the breakdown:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Nala Sitting: Full Tutorial
Post Your Sitting Nala Artwork!
That covers all 16 steps to draw Nala in her seated pose with her tail curving gracefully around her. The sitting position requires attention to how her back legs fold beneath her body. Share your thoughts in the comments and drop links to your lioness drawings!