First Attempt at a Lion

Rainfeather · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:27 pm

This is my first attempt a Lion King-styled lion cub. Any critique would be greatly appreciated. Some stuff is bothering me about it, so please, critique is welcomed!

MW Roach · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:32 pm

Actually, it looks nothing like Lion King style. I think yours is cuter. But if your goal is to imitate TLK style, then I suppose a shorter muzzle, larger eye and thicker nose would make it look more TLK-ish, though I strongly support one's own original style.

xxDeadSailingxx · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:37 pm

Cute-o!^^ Its better than mine I'm no good at snout and paws

Rainfeather · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:21 pm

rolla_wolf9 wrote:

Actually, it looks nothing like Lion King style. I think yours is cuter. But if your goal is to imitate TLK style, then I suppose a shorter muzzle, larger eye and thicker nose would make it look more TLK-ish, though I strongly support one's own original style.

Thanks for your advice! Very helpful. I think I will take your advice and stick to my own style. It's more fun that way

Draco · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:32 pm

Hmm. It's a great pic over all. The only thing that sticks out to me are the shoulders. They seem too skinny. Some big cats, especially lions, have alot of bulk. Other than that I like it ;D

Rainfeather · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:32 pm

Thanks. I think I can see that now. I will definantly pay attention to that aspect next time I try a lion. Thank you very much!

Desirae · **Joined:** Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:56 pm **Posts:** 20

The other posters have had good ideas, so I don't think this is anything worth mentioning, but just to see your reaction, I will say it. The tail could be a bit bushier, if you're either going for a real-lion look, or for a Lion King look. But I do agree with Rolla_Wolf that you should stick to your own style, it's much more interesting to see something original. :wink:

UKthewhitewolf · **Posted:** Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:24 am

For a first attempt that is indeed totally awesome!!

Only critique would be maybe make the shoulders (as Draco said) and the paws a bit broader/bigger. The legs could be slightly bigger too but not by much at all, other than that it's a wonderful pic. :wink:

Rainfeather · **Posted:** Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:40 pm

Whitewolf(uk) wrote:

For a first attempt that is indeed totally awesome!!

Only critique would be maybe make the shoulders (as Draco said) and the paws a bit broader/bigger. The legs could be slightly bigger too but not by much at all, other than that it's a wonderful pic. :wink:

Thanks everyone for all the awesome critique. It's getting me pumped tp do another little lion. I'll try and get one in soon!

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