Cotton Harlequin Bug Colouring

Bold patches decorate this cotton harlequin bug's rounded back. A hibiscus blossom and a lobed leaf create a simple garden setting for its bright colours. Try orange across the back with blue or green patches for a jewel-like effect. Choose dark brown for the legs, pink for the hibiscus petals and green for its leaf. Colour each patch neatly before filling the space around it. Leave tiny pale highlights for shine, then use long gentle strokes on the petals and short strokes along the leaf's lobes. Choose your own colours too, and enjoy bringing this little insect scene to life!

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
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Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.