Lion Coloring Pages

A young cartoon lion sits on a flat rock with sun rays fanning out behind him, a leafy tree on the left, and clouds overhead. Color the lion golden, the rock earthy grey, and the sun a warm amber. Work the background from sky down to the foreground grass.

A front-facing lion head with a bold, graphic-style mane made of large sweeping sections fills the page. Color the face golden tan, then pick a different warm shade for each mane section to make the design pop. The big, clean areas make this ideal for even the youngest colorists.

A young lion with a puffy mane stands on a grassy hill, tail curling up behind him with a happy grin. Color his body warm golden tan, his mane in honey and amber tones, and the grass in fresh greens. Darker shading on the outer mane sections gives it depth.

A full-grown male lion holds a confident three-quarter stance, drawn in a clean, naturalistic style with flowing mane strands and well-defined paw claws. Color the body in warm tawny tan, the mane in amber and dark honey tones, and the claws a slightly lighter cream. The mane and claws are where the detail lives.

A male lion stands in a full savanna scene, an acacia tree and rolling hills spreading behind him under a cloudy sky. Color the lion in warm tawny gold with darker honey in the mane, the tree natural brown-grey, and the distant hills in soft earthy tones. The mane and acacia branches reward patience.

Young Simba walks confidently across rolling savanna hills, a large sun glowing behind him. Color his body warm golden tan with lighter cream on his muzzle, the ground in earthy tawny browns, and the sky a warm sunset orange. The rolling hills work well with slightly darker shading at the base.

A full-grown male lion leaps through the air, mane streaming back and leaves swirling all around him. Color the body in warm tawny gold, the mane in layered honey and dark brown, and the leaves in greens and earthy yellows. Work the mane in small sections from the base outward.

A proud full-grown lion strides forward, full mane flowing and expression calm as a true king of the pride. Color the body warm tawny gold, the mane in layered honey and amber, and the toe pads slightly lighter than the paws. The mane strands reward a patient hand.

A male lion looks to the side with a calm, knowing gaze in this simple bust-style portrait. Color the face warm golden tan and the mane in honey and brown tones, keeping the details bold and chunky. Thick outlines make this one forgiving for any age or tool.

A young lion sits on a grassy hill, eyes wide as a smiling butterfly flutters past above him. Color the lion in warm golds with honey tones in the mane, the flowers in pinks and purples, and the butterfly wings in bright orange or yellow. Save the butterfly stripe details for last.

A cartoon-style male lion stands facing you with big, friendly eyes and a full mane of flowing strands. Color the body warm golden tan, the mane in tones of honey and amber, and the muzzle a softer cream. The larger mane sections can each get their own depth with just two shades of brown.

A male lion strides forward in full roar, mouth wide open and mane flowing behind him. Color the body warm tawny gold, the mane in honey and amber, and the open mouth with a soft pink tongue and white teeth. Keep the mouth area for last.

A full-grown male lion stands in profile, his enormous mane cascading in detailed curls and waves from head to chest. Color the body in warm golden tawny tones, then tackle the mane with layered honey, auburn, and dark brown for depth. Work through the mane one swirling section at a time.

A young lion sits beneath a smiling cartoon sun, looking up with wide eyes while fluffy clouds drift overhead. Color the lion warm golden yellow with honey tones in the mane, the sun bright lemon yellow, and the sky light blue. Save the sun's tiny face details for last.

A cartoon lion sits up straight and looks right at you, drawn in bold, loose brush-stroke outlines that give the page a painted feel. Color the body golden yellow and the mane in warm honey tones, keeping it simple and fun. The chunky shapes make every area easy to fill, even with crayons.

A male lion stands in tall savanna grass, two acacia trees and rolling hills behind him under a cloudy sky. Color the lion in warm tawny gold with layered amber in the mane, the trees in earthy brown-grey, and the foreground grasses in golden straw tones. Save the dense grass at the bottom for last.

An adult male lion strides forward in a confident three-quarter pose, his heavy mane streaming back and large claws defined in bold lines. Color the body warm tawny tan, the mane in layers of honey and dark brown. Save the densely-lined mane for last so you can build depth gradually.

A lion head fills the page in a detailed art nouveau-style portrait, framed by intricate leaves, scrolling vines, and botanical spirals. Color the mane in warm tawny browns working strand by strand, and pick deep greens for the lush botanical frame. This one rewards patience.

A cartoon lion stands facing forward with a cheerful expression and a simple, wavy mane. Color the body golden yellow, the mane in warm honey tones, and the muzzle a lighter cream. The wide outlines make this a breeze even for young first-time colorists.

This roly-poly lion cub sits with a wide grin, ears perked and paws tucked neatly in front. Color the mane and body a warm golden tan, with soft peach for the inner ears and cheeks. The thick, simple shapes make this one easy to finish in one sitting.

This drowsy lion cub curls into a ball for a nap, tail tucked and eyes closed tight. Color the fur warm golden tan, with soft peach for the ears and a light green for the grassy patch underneath. It's a calm, simple scene that colors up fast.

A mama lioness rests in the grass, nuzzling one cub while her other cub plays with its own tail nearby. Color the lionesses warm golden tan, with sandy brown for the cubs and leafy green for the tall grass and tree behind them. Try a soft yellow glow around the sun for a peaceful savanna feel.

A whole lion pride settles together on the grass, with a big-maned lion, a lioness, and three cubs piled close for a family portrait. Try warm amber and honey tones for the mane's flowing strands, tan for the lioness and cubs, and soft greens for the acacia trees and grasses. Save the fine mane detail for last so your lines stay sharp.

A lion's calm face sits at the center of a mandala, its mane transforming into rings of petals, swirls, and leaf shapes radiating outward. Try warm amber and gold tones for the inner mane rings, with cooler blues or purples for the outer petals to make the design pop. Working ring by ring keeps the pattern from feeling overwhelming.

This lion's mane is packed edge to edge with zentangle patterns, from spirals and scallops to tiny dotted textures. Try warm ambers and browns across the patterned mane, saving cooler grays for the calm, realistic face at the center. Working section by section keeps the dense patterning from feeling like too much at once.

This friendly cartoon lion stands on two feet, waving one paw hello with a big smile and fluffy round mane. Color the mane and body warm golden tan, with soft peach for the face and green for the grass tufts at its feet. The thick, rounded shapes make this an easy one to color start to finish.

This kawaii chibi lion stands with rosy cheeks, one paw raised near its face and little hearts floating around it. Color the fluffy mane and body soft golden tan, with pink for the blushing cheeks and hearts scattered nearby. The simple, rounded shapes make this a quick and easy one to finish.

A sleek mountain lion stands alert on a rocky outcrop, tail curling below as it looks out over distant peaks. Color the body a smooth tawny brown, with gray for the rocks and cool blue-gray for the mountains fading into the background. Save the pine trees for a pop of green against all that stone.

This close-up lioness portrait captures her calm, watchful gaze with fine lines tracing every whisker and fold of fur. Try soft tans and warm browns layered for realistic shading, with deeper brown around the eyes and muzzle for contrast. Take the shading slow, building up thin layers rather than one flat coat.

This circus lion stands proudly on a striped pedestal, wearing a beaded collar with curtains and stars framing the stage. Color the mane a warm golden tan, the pedestal in bold stripes, and the curtains a rich red for that classic big-top look. Save the stars and striped balls for a playful finishing touch.

A lion poses between a tall giraffe and a striped zebra, with a lone tree and sun rounding out the savanna scene. Color the lion warm golden tan, the giraffe with tan spots on cream, and the zebra in crisp black and white stripes. Working through the giraffe's spots and zebra's stripes one at a time keeps the pattern work manageable.