# The Lion King concept 3D Model **URL:** \ **Category:** Finished Projects\ **Tags:** modeling, texturing, render, characters\ **Created:** [November 7, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935 "2024-11-07T04:53:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![IgnKiran](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/ignkiran/32/1496392_2.png) [@IgnKiran](https://blenderartists.org/u/IgnKiran)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935/1 "2024-11-07T04:53:13Z")
Showcase of 3D Model: Lion #21: Serious Lion. The Lion King 3D Fan art made in Blender 4.2 (Quad based, 4k textures) ![seriousLion_render](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/d/a/7/da7e56fd389aad7adec9d58204831e5be9d6ca9a.jpeg) Special Feature: Mirrored UVs for body and face (72%+ filled) ![seriouslion_uvs](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/b/9/0/b90745acf08e5a2c6f8382e63bc0907d567e01fa.jpeg) YT view [![](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/8/f/9/8f93226a0b213987770afa9f7c560b66377b5a3a.jpeg "Lion 21 3D Model The Lion King | 2410") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnw1imA1HpM) Thank you for your time Regards, Kilutica3D ---
**Author:** ![thisiskenzie](https://blenderartists.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ecae2f/32.png) [@thisiskenzie](https://blenderartists.org/u/thisiskenzie)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935/2 "2024-11-07T08:35:51Z")
Oh man. That’s so good! Your UV’s are beautiful. Did you do a high poly first? To me, it seems like the cleanest character designs are the simpler looking ones. ---
**Author:** ![IgnKiran](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/ignkiran/32/1496392_2.png) [@IgnKiran](https://blenderartists.org/u/IgnKiran)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 10:25am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935/3 "2024-11-07T10:25:59Z")
Hi there,Thank you so much for appreciating this design! I initially sculpted the lion’s body and head, and then retopologized them. For each different mane, I had to sculpt and retopologize it separately. Throughout the process and upgrades, this has become my 21st lion model. ---
**Author:** ![thisiskenzie](https://blenderartists.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ecae2f/32.png) [@thisiskenzie](https://blenderartists.org/u/thisiskenzie)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935/4 "2024-11-07T18:57:23Z")
Wow. That’s a huge commitment. Are you going to rig the mane to some curves maybe? I seem to like it better than bones for hair. Did you use Substance Painter to texture? The light part on his rear legs hm. I don’t know. Maybe its more like the first Lion King. You just have a nice body line and then it kind of breaks up right there I really love everything else about it though. He’s so…macho. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![IgnKiran](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/ignkiran/32/1496392_2.png) [@IgnKiran](https://blenderartists.org/u/IgnKiran)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935/5 "2024-11-08T05:16:25Z")
Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it. For my next lion model, I’m planning to add a rig and AR shape keys, similar to some of my other models. Your suggestion on rigging the mane to curves is a great idea, and I will definitely consider it. Yes, I did use Substance Painter for texturing, especially for its meshmap feature (High poly to lowpoly), which I find incredibly useful. As for the lighter part on the rear legs, some lion references do show color variations in those areas. Thanks again for your valuable feedback! ---
**Author:** ![bartv](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/bartv/32/1477233_2.png) [@bartv](https://blenderartists.org/u/bartv)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935/6 "2024-11-08T13:57:00Z")
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**Author:** ![IgnKiran](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/ignkiran/32/1496392_2.png) [@IgnKiran](https://blenderartists.org/u/IgnKiran)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 6:18am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935/7 "2024-11-09T06:18:04Z")
Thank you 😍 ---
**Author:** ![thisiskenzie](https://blenderartists.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ecae2f/32.png) [@thisiskenzie](https://blenderartists.org/u/thisiskenzie)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 7:29am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/the-lion-king-concept-3d-model/1556935/8 "2024-11-09T07:29:30Z")
You’re right about the lighter underbelly of real lions, especially African lions. I didn’t know that—very cool! It’s also interesting how lion cubs are born with spots for camouflage, which fade as they grow older. I’m sure you know more about this than I or anyone else reading. Score: You—21 lions. Me—0 lions. 😄 Art is about perspective. It’s your narrative of what lions are. We draw inspiration from the real world to create something uniquely our own. 22 lions will be a fantastic effort.