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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.