I can see this is an incomplete page, perhaps some instructions are removed. For example, perhaps this book (or pamphlet or whatever) told you already how to draw large cat paws, and you can reuse that knowledge.
Besides, while fairly basic, you can tell that the stick figure does actually already look quite a lot like a lion, and so the instruction is helpful.
I downloaded a book with the same name by the same author (didn't find a full copy of the exact one OP has) and it starts with a page talking about how learning the simple shapes to draw animals will help you learn how to work up to a finished product that looks good. I'm assuming the one OP has is targeted towards really young kids, so it stops at a more cartoony look.
I dunno if it's just because I'm on mobile, or if they want you to buy the full version, but I can only see some of the pages from the book OP has at the link below. It might not have a foreword about using simple shapes to work up to more complex drawings, but it is definitely just an exercise book that is teaching that skill.
https://www.scribd.com/document/836040736/Usborne-Step-by-Step-Drawing-Animals
Usually this is practice to get your brain to start seeing simple shapes in complex things. It can also be a good way to learn shape design and how different shapes can be used to convey different traits of your character.
Most of the time you won't see someone doing something like this when they've already burned these types of ideas into their brain, but they're probably still thinking about it.
Signature look of superiority
I can see Christopher Lee dude
That was my first thought
Twice the pride, double the cubs
I really despise these garbage ass tutorials it’s literally step one to final product. Like bruh.
And zero information about how to draw the actual anatomy of a lion
I can see this is an incomplete page, perhaps some instructions are removed. For example, perhaps this book (or pamphlet or whatever) told you already how to draw large cat paws, and you can reuse that knowledge.
Besides, while fairly basic, you can tell that the stick figure does actually already look quite a lot like a lion, and so the instruction is helpful.
Nope, that’s the whole thing. The rest of the page is a similarly useless set of instructions on how to draw a tiger.
Do you have a pic of the rest of the page? I swear I remember this lion drawing from my childhood...
I can’t post any more pictures, but it’s the Usborne How to Draw Animals book by Anita Ganeri and Judy Tatchell.
Ah, I knew that "its hooded eyes give it a superior expression" line was familiar!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Does the rest of the book provide further context on construction?
Absolutely not :-p
I downloaded a book with the same name by the same author (didn't find a full copy of the exact one OP has) and it starts with a page talking about how learning the simple shapes to draw animals will help you learn how to work up to a finished product that looks good. I'm assuming the one OP has is targeted towards really young kids, so it stops at a more cartoony look.
Screenshot from the book I found: https://i.imgur.com/KJl6uOg.jpeg
I dunno if it's just because I'm on mobile, or if they want you to buy the full version, but I can only see some of the pages from the book OP has at the link below. It might not have a foreword about using simple shapes to work up to more complex drawings, but it is definitely just an exercise book that is teaching that skill. https://www.scribd.com/document/836040736/Usborne-Step-by-Step-Drawing-Animals
"Its hooded eyes give it a superior expression."
It looks like it wants to fuck me.
Hi, programmer here.
This is the best description of what documentation says vs what the code says.
Ive never understood blocking like that. I only use irrelevant shaping for the knuckles to position the fingers right.
How to draw owl ion
I've never seen anyone in my entire life draw stuff by making nebulous shapes beforehand
it's a very common technique, especially useful with proportions and perspective
I've seen it in books plenty, sure. Just never in real life or on videos
Usually this is practice to get your brain to start seeing simple shapes in complex things. It can also be a good way to learn shape design and how different shapes can be used to convey different traits of your character.
Most of the time you won't see someone doing something like this when they've already burned these types of ideas into their brain, but they're probably still thinking about it.
"Draw the rest of the fucking owl"