Curious Albatross Chick's Cliffside Debut

Fun Fact

Albatross chicks are incredibly fluffy and stay in their nests for a very long time, sometimes up to 8 months! During this period, both parent birds take turns flying thousands of miles to find food for their hungry chick.

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Fluffy Feathers - Use short, feathery strokes and layer soft shades of white, cream, and light gray to create the chick's wonderfully fluffy appearance.
2. 2🖍️ Textured Nest - Vary your shades of brown, tan, and muted green for the twigs and grasses of the nest, adding small lines to show texture and depth.
3. 3✨ Dynamic Ocean - Create a sense of movement and depth in the ocean waves by using different blues and greens, making them darker closer to the cliff and lighter towards the horizon.
4. 4🌈 Rugged Cliff - Use a mix of earthy tones like deep grays, browns, and even hints of mossy green for the cliff face, adding small, jagged lines to emphasize its rugged texture.