Emu Family's Outback Adventure

Fun Fact

Did you know that male emus are amazing dads? After the eggs are laid, the father emu sits on them for about 8 weeks and then raises the chicks all by himself, teaching them everything they need to know!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Feathered Friends - Use a palette of earthy browns, grays, and even some dark blacks for the adult emu's feathers to show its rugged beauty. The chicks can be lighter browns and creams with subtle stripes.
2. 2🖍️ Bushland Beauty - Explore a range of greens for the native leaves, from deep forest green to lighter olive hues. Add touches of sandy yellows, ochres, and rustic browns for the path and dried foliage to capture the Australian landscape.
3. 3✨ Sunlight and Shadows - Pay close attention to the sun-dappled path. Use lighter, brighter colors where the sun shines directly and deeper, richer tones for the shadows cast by the trees and plants to create a sense of depth and realism.
4. 4🌈 Texture Time - Think about the different textures! The emu's shaggy feathers, the smooth ground, and the rough bark of trees. Use varied strokes and pressure to give each element a unique feel on your page.