How To Paint A LION 🦁 acrylic painting tutorial

Hi everyone and welcome back to my channel! This is an acrylic painting tutorial of a Lion using the following colours and brushes:
White
Black
Yellow ochre
Burnt Sienna
Prism purple
Ultramarine blue
BRUSHES:
Liner
Filbert
Flat
Round
Rake fan
Filbert rake
CANVAS:
11x14”
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[@druzicka2010]

OMG !! I like it. Great job !

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you so much!!

[@druzicka2010]

@@joniyoungart thank you for your reply.

[@TruthSurge]

turned out really nicely. very bold looking.

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you

[@donnamariadowd4998]

I absolutely love watching you paint ,it's so relaxing an your painting this beautiful lion ,I used to paint when I was young an now I'v e got the fever so just wanted to say thanks,your amazing ,one day soon I'll show you what Ive learned , thanks again for being a great teacher,☺️🥰Donna Maria

[@joniyoungart]

That’s great! Thanks Donna 😊

[@ninosichinava5768]

Wow!so beatritul isi realno!!! Thank joni

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks

[@beatekolsch-balderer9131]

Das Bild ist sehr gelungen. Vor allem die Nase ist wunderbar plastisch.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks! 😊

[@martinevalverde8785]

Wonderfull ! Thank you Joni !!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Martine

[@artfarro1691]

Simply amazing honey.. you're so fantastic.. My heavenly beautiful artist.. Art❤️🌹

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Элен-о6в]

Красота супер...спасибо вам ❤

[@jedanna3187]

Joni, you are amazing. Beyond amazing. I could not paint that if I tried a million times. You inspire and give so much, thank you. You are left handed, the most gifted people are left handed.

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you Jedanna ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joniyoungart]

And yes you can!!!

[@deborahtokich186]

Love the few colors you've using.

[@joyceroger1509]

It has taken me a while to do this but it’s coming alone thank you 😊

[@joniyoungart]

Great!

[@jeffnbethmartinez]

thanks I tried it for myself!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks 😊

[@anne-majgaefke7235]

That lion is beautiful. Love it.💚 I have not paint in years! I will try.

[@joniyoungart]

Hope you do! Thanks Anne 😊

[@isabelpichel2780]

Wow....!!! It was a Big and handsome talented challenge!!My admiration for you!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you Isabel 😊

[@olgaalvarado3894]

Thank You for your gift of Teaching, I Love this and how easy it was to do 👍😉 Your Awesome!!!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks for watching olga 😊

[@maryhorn3829]

I want to paint this one and do well because my husband is a Leo. I'm having a hard time not making my paintings look realistic. Most of mine look animated. Lol I'm going to keep practicing and trying. I love your tutorials and have learned so much from you. Thank you Joni!

[@iolandabodi1899]

Amazing

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you 😊

[@visuala1018]

Such a wonderful painting with amazing and beautiful colours wow.thanks for tutorial.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

Stunning

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you 😊

[@awakeatdawnrae6456]

I did this guy it was amazing he turned out wonderful thank you so much!

[@joniyoungart]

So happy for you! Thanks 😊

[@l.j.2043]

Love this version of the beautiful lion, but yes I would be interested in one with your special neon colors too!!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks! I’m super excited to try a colourful version soon 😊

[@l.j.2043]

@@joniyoungart I know I will want to try both...this one and the colorful one. Thanks Joni! Also wondering if you would want to try an outer space painting with galaxies, planets etc. I know you would make it beautiful with all those colors!

[@joniyoungart]

Sounds interesting! I’ll have to think about that and try to come up with something

[@l.j.2043]

@@joniyoungart Thanks!

[@carmella8594]

I love it, I think its beautiful.

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you Theresa!

[@wendyst.germain4482]

I’m so glad you did this. I love lions. I’m a zoologist with a particular interest in the great cats so I’ve got them all over my home. I will try this one. Thank you for your wonderful lessons. You show a lot of us that we have skills and talent we didn’t know we had.

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you very much for your comment Wendy! I would love to see your lion once you’re done 🤗

[@SuperKabookie]

I do love this painting

[@willowmist9564]

I still keep coming back to look at the L.E.O. Lion.😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@joniyoungart]

Aww thank you xo

[@karenpears9582]

Amazing painting! I've just spent the afternoon following it. Thank you.

[@joniyoungart]

Wonderful! Thanks 😊

[@isabellegros-dubois5197]

SUPERBE 😻🤩 Je suis bluffée. Withou a patron or schéma you peint a lion so easly. Wish you do explain in détails so so difficult for us or me hihi 🤪. You are a very very Good teacher and an great Artiste ❤️🎨🌹

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you very much Isabelle

[@belle626]

I loved painting the lion, it was a triumph, thank you. Very easy to follow. Do you have a tutorial of a Stag? Thanks

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks! No not yet

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Beautiful! Looks like Aslan!

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you Jackie 😘

[@isacled190]

Bonsoir Joni ! Trop beau ! Merci pour ce moment !

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Isa!! 🤗

[@mildredoreilly6888]

THank YOU FOR LETTING ME KNOW U ALREADY HAVE DONE THE WOLF. WILL CHECK MORE OF YOUR VIDEOS. U ARE A VERY GOOD ARTIST.👍🙂

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Mildred🤗

[@carlarijff5177]

Beautiful Joni, i i try painting this lion, he is gorgous , thank you for sharing and teachin g 💕

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Carla😘

[@beckyquick4025]

LUVIN THE LION !!!!! LOVE THE COLOR COMBO AS WELL. I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO PAINT A SNOW LEPOARD HAVEN'T SEEN MANY ON THOSE. YES DO LION AGAIN WITH WILD COLORS. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Becky! I would love to paint a snow leopard 🤗

[@beckyquick4025]

@@joniyoungart OH,BOY CAN'T WAIT.

[@mariacable5823]

Wonderful! Love it! 😍and Love the colors! 😁 🎨😘

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Maria

[@mariacable5823]

@@joniyoungart 😍 😘

[@margaretwithers6614]

I love your humble lion. However a neon, that's something I would like to see! Bravo. Hugs :)

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks!

[@NancyRKay]

I love it as much as the owl so beautiful

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Nancy!

[@karenmusa3052]

Oh hes so majestic, so powerful and strong. King of the animal Kingdom ❤❤ Im a leo too..😊❤

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Karen 😊

[@paulamccown8204]

I really learned a lot from this painting! Not to mention I really want to learn how to paint animals. Thank you

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Paula! I’m glad 🤗

[@mildredoreilly6888]

ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO. WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU DO A WOLF PICTURE. THANK YOU.👍😊😃

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you!

[@joniyoungart]

I have a few wolf tutorials here, check out my fantasy playlist and animals playlist ❤️

[@jackcraig843]

Spectacular

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Jack :)

[@RickJBerubeArtStudio]

Awesome lion painting! I liked how you incorporated the purple background in to the portrait.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks 😊

[@FineArtforChrist]

Magestic creature, great job!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks! Xo

[@jenniferhosmer9180]

Stunning!

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you! 😊

[@marshapascoe79]

Love to see some paintings of dogs

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks! I have a few, here’s my animals playlist full of free tutorials- kzbin.info/aero/PLgCtpokInTHLUl7WBTV4kKNCoHgz1B4Q-&si=QU4jwxSWHwTxHZAR

[@lizkilic1528]

I love this ....such an amazing artist .and your tutorials are so informative ...love watching them...this will be my next project ...love it ...thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you 😊

[@andybrachmann6095]

Wow🤩super schön liebe Joni, danke für das Teilen 💚🦁

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Andy 🤗

[@MajorityIsIrrelevant]

Joni you have captured the beauty and majesty of the lion, I love it very much. Thank you for sharing this piece 💕

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you very much Sharlene 😊

[@antoniatheus2728]

Ein wunderschönes Bild

[@marinaperezvilchis6527]

Muy hermoso 💓 La cara del León, quedó con carácter!! Gracias Joni Young!!!

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you Marina!

[@carolrogers]

This is so beautiful!!! ☺️💙

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you!! 😊

[@meghar9819]

You are really a very good painter, after watching this video of yours i also made this painting and my painting was made after a lot of hard work, God bless your youtube channel gets 1 million subscribers

[@joniyoungart]

I’m glad you painted along and enjoyed this one Meghna! Thank you for your support ❤️

[@meghar9819]

@@joniyoungart I was looking for a youtube channel for a long time that makes acrylic paintings But your KZbin channel was different and the best, I subscribed to your KZbin channel at the same time because your painting is the most unique.

[@joniyoungart]

You’ve made my day! 🙏

[@kaynattahir9059]

Wow! Fantastic.. i am gonna try it ! ♥️

[@shelleyc8196]

So excited to paint this! Thanks so much for sharing your gift with us Joni 😊

[@joniyoungart]

You’re welcome Shelley 🤗

[@sllashbr]

And THIS will be hubby’s xmas gift this year!!!!! 🤗 Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!! You’re amazing!

[@joniyoungart]

You’re so welcome! I’m sure your husband will love it🤗

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Beautiful love lions

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks!

[@glennyslindsay6442]

This is positively awesome. I am going ro give it a try. Thank you for another fabulous lesson.

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you Glennys!

[@paulasdrolias6487]

Wow he’s beautiful

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Paula 😘

[@Jeea84]

Ooooooohhhhh what an extremely handsome creature!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Wajeeha ❤️

[@Jeea84]

@@joniyoungart I commented early and missed the actual live session bcz I was exhausted!!! 😂😂 You're so welcome Joni! I'm going to paint this for my dad as his belated birthday gift. It's so awesome 🥰 I'm having extra happy loving feeling for you atm. I made a lion drawing years and years ago for his bday as well. This will be a great recalll! 💕💕💕 Btw completely head over heels on that purple background. Incidentally purple is my all time favourite color. So thank you so much for a whole lot of things 💞

[@joniyoungart]

Awe it will make a great bday present!! I’m sure you’ll do an amazing job painting this lion Wajeeha ❤️ thank you again xo

[@Jeea84]

@@joniyoungart thank you 🥰🥰

[@Jeea84]

@@joniyoungart Honestly I have a number of channels subscribed to, and you’re the only one who addresses me with my name. None of the others have done it, and it makes me feel that much more special when you do so! 💕💕💕 Your friendliness is much appreciated and it’s that much more motivating 🥰🥰

[@christianelavarenne6460]

Un très très beau résultat, bravo!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤❤❤❤❤

[@joniyoungart]

Merci Christian ❤️

[@michelleperry1042]

Thank you Joni, for this gorgeous painting ! The lion looks so regal, I can just imagine a gold crown 👑 perched on top of his head. Lions, tigers & black panthers are my favorite 🙌👌😍❤ I would love to see a white lion & a neon lion 🦁😍🙌

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks! Here’s my white tiger tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIWTqKuwjKieY7c

[@abdelredahossain2811]

Great like every time

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you 😊

[@dianeibarra6839]

Beautiful...

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Diane 🤗

[@DivineArt-By-Rakhi]

Hi Joni, I tried this one three years ago when I was just starting and today you inspired me paint it again. Thanks a lot for sharing this desirable tutorial.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Devine!! Have fun painting along 😘

[@maureentaylor515]

Love your lion. Would love to see your fun colour lion x

[@sylviagratta9160]

Beautiful Job 👍 Thank you for your instruction. You make everything look so easy. Love it ❤️

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you Sylvia

[@dorianejolly9118]

Bonjour j'aime beaucoup vos vidéo vos explications sont claires je vais vous suivre merci pour le lion grâce à vous j'apprends énormément un grand merci vous êtes géniale cordialement

[@jags5903]

Amazing video. But for next paintings, it would be helpful to show us the reference you are using as well. Amazing painting!!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks

[@nancyflint9435]

Awesome... Learned alot!

[@jennis4018]

So happy to find your tutorial. I just finished watching a safari from Kruger park in South Africa and heard the roaring lion. It was amazing, I want to go in person someday soon and feel the vibration of the roar. It makes the ground shake apparently 🦁❤️

[@joniyoungart]

Wow! That would be epic!

[@kavyajain6917]

Thank you for full tutorial of this and surely I will gonna paint this painting because this painting is WOW !! 👌. And I am your new subscriber 😊.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Kavya, and welcome to my channel ☺️

[@kavyajain6917]

@@joniyoungart 😊

[@donnadavis2543]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial! I'm inspired to try it out.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Donna 🤗

[@Babs9285]

Just beautiful! Your work is amazing!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks 😊

[@SharingItForward]

So beautiful... love the royal colors💙💜. I've been getting a pull to go back to painting faces. This inspired me. Thank you✌

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you 🙏

[@regina9253]

Exactly what I needed to finish my attempt...you a darling 🌻❤️

[@joniyoungart]

Oh I’m so glad this was helpful for you! Thanks xo

[@antoinettesalamone4338]

This is gorgeous ! Too advanced for me, but I loved watching the process. Maybe I will be brave and give it a try 💕 Thank you for sharing

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks 🤗

[@margaritamcdonald1971]

Wow!!🤩 love this, absolutely amazing! Love how you break down the process in such easy to follow steps👌👏 background colour is so perfect with the lions' colours, will definitely put this on my to do list.🤗🥰

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you Margarita!

[@jeansummers8497]

Wonderful. My next project

[@joniyoungart]

Enjoy! Thanks Jean

[@tammypickett6990]

Oh I love it!!! My daughter graduated from the University of North Alabama and their mascot was a lion 🦁😁❤

[@joniyoungart]

How fitting then!! Thanks Tammy xo

[@tammypickett6990]

@@joniyoungart they have actual lions in a cage on campus. One male and one female.

[@siennaheasley5134]

Wonderful, helped me so much!

[@joniyoungart]

So glad! Thanks

[@thanoojajimsy6753]

Beautiful ❤️

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Thanooja 🤗

[@guptaswati76]

Thank You Joni. I am thinking of painting a Golden Retriever and this tutorial will help me give some basic techniques and color mixing!

[@joniyoungart]

Awesome!!

[@EskayStudios]

Love this and the colors! Would like to see more big cats from you, maybe a Tiger 😁🐅

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Stephanie! Here are my other lion and tiger painting tutorials :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGTdn52MrJuEbMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIWTqKuwjKieY7c

[@paulawicker1834]

this isthe second time ive watched this. its completly amazing what you have painted. im so in love with this. ive had a go today at doing a rough sketch of it so i can understand the flow of the curves and features of the lion. next i will be having a go painting it on canvas, wish me luck i hope it turns out as beautiful as yours.

[@joniyoungart]

It’ll turn out great Paula! Have fun and thank you 😊

[@beccab2701]

So beautiful as always ❤️

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Becca!

[@richardfernandes2738]

Adoro seu trabalho seu e da michelli point art vcs duas sao de mais sempre venho acompanhando

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Richard 😊

[@Shopgirl49]

Beautiful painting Joni! 💕

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Cheryl!! ❤️

[@torriv2007]

Yes, please do a neon version!!! This is amazing Joni ❤️

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Torri 😊

[@TamaSarkarArt]

This one is stunning 😍

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Tama 😊

[@golgeadam9065]

Suoeeeer 🖐️🥀🌺

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks!

[@nathaliechoury3538]

Il est très beau !

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Nathalie 😘

[@LindaM-o5w]

I would love to see a neon lion

[@geebee1514]

Simply A-ma-zing!!!!...what I love about you is.. you free hand.. you don't sketch it out first. Do you use a reference photo or do you paint by memory? How do you do it..#SoTalented

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you! I do both when it comes to portraits and animals

[@ashleyfletcher5044]

I’m sooo excited to watch this one. Sorry I was late and didn’t make the premiere Joni, I was busy creating a piece. What a gorgeous piece.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Ashley! Hope you’re well, have a wonderful weekend 🤗

[@ashleyfletcher5044]

Joni Young Art you too Joni and I hope your son is feeling better ❤️🙌

[@joniyoungart]

He’s much better, his wife tested positive shortly after but she’s fine as well now. We’re all negative so far as well thankfully 👍

[@joniyoungart]

Thank you 😊

[@ashleyfletcher5044]

Joni Young Art thank goodness so glad to hear that. Enjoy your weekend

[@madelinecollara2885]

Beautiful lesson Joni thanks so much for your talent and time!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Madeline xo

[@nickysau8867]

Magnifique bravo

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks!!

[@deborahrech7429]

It does remind me of Asian in Lord of the Rings. Beautifully done!

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks Deborah 😊

[@susanjankowski6073]

Love this lion , did u ever paint a horse

[@joniyoungart]

I have a few horse tutorials here on my channel, check out my animals playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLgCtpokInTHLUl7WBTV4kKNCoHgz1B4Q-

[@teresanunnery0406]

Hi Joni do you ever paint hummingbirds. And this picture is great to.

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks! Yes I’ve got a couple hummingbird tutorials, here’s the links kzbin.info/www/bejne/fauYmIOCfbF6e80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3fKhGNumZ6qhNE

[@teresanunnery0406]

@@joniyoungart Ok thanks

[@joannaczyzewska3411]

Lew bardzo dostojny ☺💯👍

[@joniyoungart]

Thanks!

[@moniquehodge9976]

I’m following along ..I touch it every day…hope turns out well…I paint to keep my mind straight. Do you stand or sit whilst painting?

[@joniyoungart]

I do both Monique, it’s best to switch it up for our posture 😉

[@moniquehodge9976]

@@joniyoungart 😆 sometimes I paint and pray trusting God for results and the painting is like an assignment or birthing of my miracle and I keep discovering myself…you inspire me.. having a little trouble with the mouth of the lion.. wish you could see

[@jaiminthejack]

excellent video do you have something for round canvas?

[@joniyoungart]

I have an oval and round canvas tutorial:)

[@joniyoungart]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5W9YmOued9sjbc

[@connieewanyshyn2761]

Would love to see the neon lion! Have you done it yet?