Butterfly Drying Its Wings

A newly emerged butterfly stands on a slender twig and spreads all four wings wide to dry in the morning warmth. The wings form a large balanced pattern above the branch, an empty opened chrysalis hangs nearby, and a rising sun with two small flowers marks the quiet start of the day. The single butterfly remains the clear centre of the page. How to colour: Blend golden yellow near the butterfly's body into bright orange and coral across the wings, then add turquoise or violet to the circular edge markings. Colour the body charcoal with pale cream bands, the antennae dark brown and the eyes warm amber. Make the twig chestnut brown, the empty chrysalis light jade with olive folds, the sunrise sunny yellow with a soft orange rim and the flowers pink and lavender with green leaves. Use light symmetrical strokes on matching wing panels, shade from the body outward and leave slim white highlights to suggest soft new wings.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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