Swallow Resting on a Wire Colouring Page

A swallow rests with both feet wrapped around a single wire. Its pointed wings lie neatly along its sides and the two prongs of its forked tail hang clearly below the perch. The uncluttered sky makes the bird's slim shape and calm pose stand out. How to colour: Colour the crown, back and folded wings glossy blue-black, the forehead and throat rich chestnut red, and the chest and belly warm cream. Use dark navy for the forked tail, pale grey for the short bill and feet, and charcoal grey for the wire. Lay down a light blue base on the wing feathers, then deepen it with navy strokes in the direction they grow. Keep a narrow highlight along the back, use small curved strokes on the chest and draw one even dark line across the wire so the feet remain easy to distinguish.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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