Every story needs a villain, and this tutorial explains how to draw Scar, the treacherous lion from The Lion King. Scar murdered his brother Mufasa and exiled young Simba to take the throne for himself. His design reflects his sinister nature with angular features and a darker color palette than the other lions.
Sketching the Villain Scar
This tutorial spans 13 steps, walking you through Scar’s distinctive silhouette from his black mane to his prowling stance with one paw raised!
Scar’s Villainous Features
- Dark black mane falling over his face
- Scar over the left eye giving him his name
- Narrow green eyes with a scheming expression
- Lean angular body unlike the muscular heroes
- Prowling pose with front paw lifted
- Long tail with dark tuft
- Sharp claws visible on raised paw
Scar’s lean build contrasts with adult Simba’s heroic proportions. He commands the hyenas including Ed as his henchmen throughout the film. In the sequel, Kovu was raised to follow in Scar’s footsteps but ultimately chose a different path.
Understanding the Step System
New lines appear at each step with color coding to guide you:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Scar: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Post Your Scar Drawing!
That wraps up the guide on how to draw Scar in his menacing prowl pose. His angular design and dark mane make him visually distinct from the heroic characters. Share your thoughts in the comments and post links to your finished villain artwork!
SCAR [ DISNEY THE —————————- LION KING ]
SCAR [ DISNEY THE ————————-LION KING ]