Swan Family in a Lotus Pond

Two adult swans guide three little cygnets through a pond dotted with lotus flowers and floating leaves. The adults' sweeping necks frame the smaller birds, while gentle ripples connect the family in one peaceful scene. Broad petals, rounded chicks and layered adult feathers provide a varied set of clear shapes to colour. How to colour: Leave both adults white with very light blue-grey shadows, orange bills and black bill bases. Use soft silver-grey for the cygnets and dark grey for their small bills. Colour the lotus flowers pale pink with rose-pink tips and yellow centres, the leaves leaf green, and the pond light aqua. Work from the birds outward, using small circular pencil strokes on the fluffy chicks and long curved strokes on petals and feathers. Keep the water softly shaded so every family member remains easy to see.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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