Two Sunflowers Colouring

Two tall sunflowers grow side by side in this cheerful garden picture. One flower head is larger and faces forward, while the second turns slightly in another direction. Their stems rise together from a simple ground curve, and broad overlapping leaves fill the lower half of the page. Children can compare the flower sizes, count the petals on each bloom and notice how the bent stem changes the smaller flower’s pose. The pair might be imagined as friends sharing the sunlight or as two plants moving gently in the breeze. The open layout provides enough detail for storytelling while keeping every shape large and comfortable to colour. Choose whether the flowers will match or look different. Both may have classic yellow petals, but one could use lemon and gold while the other uses orange and amber. Colour each petal from its base toward the tip. The two centres may be brown, tan or rust, perhaps with a darker ring around the edge. Leaving a small lighter area in each centre can help the blooms appear round. Children may also create simple dots or spirals inside the open circles. Use several greens for the stems and leaves. A medium green can fill the stems, while the leaves alternate light and dark shades so overlapping shapes remain easy to see. Follow the curved leaf veins with your strokes. Where one leaf covers another, make the front leaf a little brighter and the rear leaf slightly darker. The ground can be soft green or warm brown, and the background may remain white or receive a pale blue sky. Crayons are ideal for the broad petals and leaves, while coloured pencils can tidy the narrow spaces between stems. Younger artists can make both flowers identical. Older children can give them different colour schemes and add gentle shadows near overlapping petals. Before finishing, check every pointed tip, both circular centres and the hidden spaces where leaves meet. The completed page should feel friendly and balanced, with the two sunflowers clearly belonging together while still showing their own shapes and directions.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.