Lion on the Rock

Up on a great flat rock sits a male lion, paws stretched forward and tail draped down the side as he gazes calmly into the distance. His full mane frames a confident face, and a few small grass tufts grow at the base of the stone. This is a striking pose, the kind you imagine when you picture the king of the savanna keeping watch over his land. Colorists can vary their work between the soft mane, the smooth body, and the rough texture of the rock, which makes it a satisfying page for kids who like a bit of detail. Lions really do climb onto rocks and kopjes to scan for prey and to catch a cooling breeze above the hot grass. Print it on US Letter or A4 paper and give that rock a sun-warmed, stony color.