A calm, wide-eyed owl perched on a branch under the night — a characterful page with feathers and big round eyes that are a joy to colour.
The owl is a wonderful Medium subject because its shape is bold and instantly recognisable, while the feathers, big eyes, and branch give a child something to work into without ever getting fiddly. Those large eyes are the star of the page — a great spot to try bright colours — and the rows of feathers can be coloured all one shade or patterned for a more detailed finish. It suits ages five to nine, and it is flexible: keep it simple with a couple of browns, or turn it into a rainbow owl. The night-time branch adds a little scene without crowding the page. Thick, closed outlines keep everything tidy, and the free download includes both a print-ready PDF and a PNG.
Coloring idea: Give each row of feathers a different colour for a striking patterned owl.
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