Butterfly and Honeybee

A butterfly and a honeybee collect nectar from two separate garden flowers. The butterfly rests on the left bloom with its four patterned wings open, while the striped bee bends toward the centre of the right bloom with two pairs of wings and six legs visible. The balanced flowers, stems and leaves keep both insects clear and easy to compare. How to colour: Use sky blue and violet on the butterfly's upper wings, blend coral pink into the lower wings and add yellow to the round markings. Colour its body dark charcoal with pale bands. Give the honeybee golden-yellow and black abdomen stripes, a warm brown head and very pale blue wings with grey veins. Make the left flower magenta with a golden centre and the right flower bright orange with a deep red centre. Colour both stems and leaves emerald green with lime highlights. Use smooth matching layers on the butterfly wings, short furry strokes on the bee's body and darker colour near each flower centre.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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