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    What are some tips for drawing a baby lion?
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    Make the body smaller. If you want it to look cute, then make the eyes bigger. The ears should also be bigger and rounder.
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    Do I have to color the drawing?
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    You can color the drawing or leave it uncolored, it is your preference. Choose whichever you think will look best.
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    How do I make a lion roaring?
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    Try angling the head, and look up images of lions roaring.
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    How do I draw a female lion?
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    Just draw the male lion, but don't add the mane.
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    What are some tips for getting better at art?
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    Most importantly, you have to practice. If you draw every day, you'll get better.
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    Do I have to use guidelines?
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    It depends on how confident you are as an artist. If you feel like you can do it freehand, then by all means do so. If you do not, however, use guidelines until you are more experienced. It depends on your artistic skill.
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    Why do I have to enlarge the mane of the lion?
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    So that it looks more realistic and satisfying to the veiwer, and because most lions have big manes.
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    How do I draw a Kawaii lion?
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    You can model it off a cuter animal that is similar to it, enlarge the eyes and reduce the ferocity of it. For example, reduce the size and sharpness of the teeth.
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    What are some tips for drawing female lions?
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    Because they don't have manes, the shape of her head, neck and shoulders will be more noticeable. Lions have large muzzles, which look almost rectangular when viewed from the side. Their necks are strong and their shoulder blades are often visible without the mane covering it. Other than that, it's very similar to drawing a male lion.
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    How do I draw a lion attacking its prey?
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    You can use the first method, and draw the lion's teeth and claws exposed. Draw the prey in front of the lion.
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    What are some ways this could be made less difficult to do?
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    Practice. At first, do it as slowly as possible, and it should get easier with more time and practice.
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