# Leo lion relaxing in the sun **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [April 3, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528 "2021-04-03T12:10:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/1 "2021-04-03T12:10:47Z")
![20210403_125435](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/0/0a2d6690cbfa6f72a09bed0392f13820e7d674a2.jpeg) I haven’t posted in a while. This one has been sat on my easel for nearly a year not quite finished, I’ve just not felt the inspiration to sit and draw. Well here’s the finished pastel, drawn on light grey Clairefontaine pastel mat using a selection of pastel pencils. With thanks to my friend Paula Stribling wildlife photographer for allowing me her photo for reference. Deb ---
**Author:** ![JimB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f4b2a3/32.png) [@JimB](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/JimB)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/2 "2021-04-03T13:03:37Z")
very good work, it has great detail keep up the good job ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/4 "2021-04-03T17:18:00Z")
Hi Daniel, Thankyou I use the grid method which you could say is a form of tracing to get the outline and to mark out eye placement. The rest is done free hand. Deb ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/5 "2021-04-03T17:24:12Z")
Thankyou Jim for your comment. Deb ---
**Author:** ![Denise](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/denise/32/40_2.png) [@Denise](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Denise)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/7 "2021-04-04T00:29:53Z")
Wow. This is great. I love it . ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 6:33am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/8 "2021-04-04T06:33:06Z")
You would have had to wait a long time. It’s been on and off for a year. I normally start with the left hand top side. I’m right handed. Ear first, eyes in next. Then start with the different colours as I work down the page, building up the layers as I go. It could still do with some more darks in but, I was starting to fiddle and faff so time to leave alone. Deb ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/9 "2021-04-04T06:37:07Z")
Thankyou for your comment. Deb ---
**Author:** ![Grandlady57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e57/32.png) [@Grandlady57](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Grandlady57)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/10 "2021-04-04T14:27:52Z")
Wow! Very Beautiful! Congratulations for finishing.🌸 ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/11 "2021-04-04T15:03:29Z")
Thank you Patty. Deb ---
**Author:** ![jodygoldman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/jodygoldman/32/797_2.png) [@jodygoldman](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/jodygoldman)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/12 "2021-04-04T16:45:21Z")
I have **never** considered the grid method a form of tracing. You still have to draw if using that method. You are talented and should take credit for your abilities. ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/13 "2021-04-04T17:39:38Z")
Thankyou Jody for your compliment. Deb ---
**Author:** ![lilnora](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/lilnora/32/1050_2.png) [@lilnora](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/lilnora)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/14 "2021-04-09T00:56:19Z")
A beautiful rendition of a lion who looks like he is just watching others and maybe it was his pride. ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 5:27am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/15 "2021-04-09T05:27:58Z")
Thankyou Lenora for your comment. Deb ---
**Author:** ![Cojax73](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/cojax73/32/589_2.png) [@Cojax73](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Cojax73)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/16 "2021-04-09T21:49:22Z")
OUTSTANDING WORK, DEBRA! This would look great in most galleries. Thanks for posting! Jack ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2021, 6:08am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/17 "2021-04-10T06:08:57Z")
Thankyou Jack, one day it might happen. Deb ---
**Author:** ![lilnora](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/lilnora/32/1050_2.png) [@lilnora](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/lilnora)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/18 "2021-07-11T16:39:21Z")
I am having to learn to draw and paint with my non-dominant hand. No matter which hand I use the light source seems to be wrong. Have shadow when I do. I think part of that is because the light source is basically behind me. Not sure what I can do to correct this. You’ve done an excellent job in capturing his face and what he is doing. Looks like he is trying to decide if he wants to get into a pride or watching other male lions. Lenora ---
**Author:** ![08132559](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/08132559/32/201_2.png) [@08132559](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/08132559)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/19 "2021-07-11T17:44:23Z")
It comes in handy when you have a wildlife photographer as a friend who knows how to use a camera to produce a lovely photo. Deb ---
**Author:** ![lilnora](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/lilnora/32/1050_2.png) [@lilnora](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/lilnora)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/leo-lion-relaxing-in-the-sun/1528/20 "2021-07-11T19:17:52Z")
I think that is great. I drew a small picture of a lion sitting down, but when I look at it the body is more human (ribs). LOL! Lenora