Butterfly and Frog

A friendly frog sits on a broad lily pad and looks up at one butterfly flying above the pond. The butterfly's four patterned wings, antennae and dangling legs remain fully visible, while the frog's large eyes and spread toes make its curious pose easy to read. Two cattails, a closed lotus bud and gentle water ripples complete the calm scene. How to colour: Use leaf green on the frog's back, lime green on the legs and pale yellow-green on its belly, adding dark emerald spots and golden-yellow eyes. Colour the butterfly with coral pink upper wings, turquoise lower wings and violet or navy details, keeping the body dark brown. Make the lily pad jade green, the cattails warm brown, the lotus bud pink and the pond pale aqua with sky-blue ripples. Build light layers first, darken beneath the frog's feet and use smooth symmetrical strokes across both sides of the butterfly.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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