Swan Catching a Fish Colouring

A swan lifts a small fish in its bill just above the pond. Its curved neck brings the action into the centre of the scene, while water ripples and a few reeds suggest the moment after the bird dipped below the surface. The little fish has clearly outlined fins and a curved tail, adding a smaller shape to colour beside the broad swan feathers. How to colour: Leave the swan white with very light blue-grey feather shadows, then use orange for the bill and black at its base. Colour the fish silver-grey with a pale blue back and light cream belly. Use turquoise for the pond and olive green for the reeds. Layer coloured pencils softly across the swan, use tiny strokes on the fish's fins, and leave a small white highlight on its body. Add darker blue only beneath the bird and around the closest ripples.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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