I saw a lion similar to this in a documentary taking place in England. It was just a little snipit of a lion holding a staff, but it spoke to me.

Everyone who sees this is either "eww, that's ugly, why did you draw that?" Or "that is super cool."

But I like it. I love the Celtic design. (not really, but that's kind of how they drew lions) I wish the red was more burgundy, but I love the ball he's sitting on and his anatomy.