Butterfly and Ladybug

A butterfly rests with its patterned wings open on a tall garden flower while one ladybug climbs the stem below. The insects remain clearly separated, and the ladybug's round spotted wing case, six legs and antennae are easy to see. A few leaves and small background flowers complete the cheerful scene without crowding the main pair. How to colour: Colour the butterfly turquoise and sky blue with violet borders, golden-yellow spots and a charcoal body. Make the large flower coral pink with a sunny yellow centre, using slightly darker rose at the base of each petal. Colour the ladybug bright red with black spots, a black head and tiny white eye highlights. Use fresh green for the stem, emerald and lime for the leaves, and yellow, lavender or pale blue for the small flowers. Lay down light colour first, use matching strokes on both wings and petals, and add darker green underneath overlapping leaves.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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