How to Draw Lion Portrait

b Class Description

Join me in this in-depth drawing class where you’ll learn how to capture the majestic presence of a lion through stunning detail and texture using graphite and embossing techniques. How to Draw Lion Portrait is a multi-part, step-by-step course designed to guide you from initial line work through to the final, highly detailed realistic finish.

In this class, you’ll discover how to use embossing to add realistic texture to animal fur — a technique that makes your drawings leap off the page with dimension and drama. By the end of the lesson, you’ll have created a striking lion portrait filled with depth, character, and fine detail.

🎯 During the Class You Will Learn:

🖊️ Embossing for Realism: Master the embossing technique to create lifelike fur textures before adding any graphite.
🦁 Layered Drawing Process: Learn how to build depth by layering fur sections from back to front, ensuring natural overlaps and flow.
📐 Effective Scene Setup: Transfer your lion reference with precision and learn how to identify major hair clumps and flow directions.
🎨 Textural Variety: Discover how to render short, soft fur around the muzzle, and long, flowing mane with believable texture and shading.
🔍 Highlights and Whiskers: Use subtractive techniques to add crisp highlights and whiskers, even after shading.
🖌️ Brush & Graphite Techniques: Learn how to fill embossed grooves with rich graphite tones for maximum depth and visibility.
🔄 Fixing Mistakes with Ease: Tips on lifting graphite, reworking fur areas, and keeping textures clean throughout.

🧰 The Class Includes:

📹 Step-by-Step Instructional Videos: Three detailed parts packed with real-time drawing demonstrations and tips.
📂 Reference Materials Provided: Includes line-art reference and high-resolution lion portrait photo for accurate setup.
📲 Flexible Learning: On-demand access — watch, pause, and rewind as you draw at your own pace.

🎨 Designed for Artists Who Want Detail:

This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced artists who are looking to break into hyper-realistic animal drawing or who want to take their graphite technique to the next level. The process is meticulous but rewarding — and by the end, you’ll have a gallery-worthy lion portrait and a set of skills you can apply to any furry subject.

Let’s bring this king of the savannah to life — one stroke at a time.
Join now and transform your approach to realism in drawing!

Important: Print out all three reference photos, but don’t transfer anything to the drawing paper yet. We will do that in class.