Pelicans on the Old Fishing Pier: A Coastal Gathering

Fun Fact

Pelicans are known for their enormous throat pouches, which they use like a fishing net to catch fish! Some pelicans can hold up to 3 gallons of water and fish in their pouch before swallowing.

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Feather Textures - Use short, overlapping strokes in shades of grey, white, and brown to create realistic feather textures on the pelicans.
2. 2🖍️ Weathered Wood - Apply varying shades of brown, grey, and even a touch of faded blue to the pier posts to show age and the intricate wood grain.
3. 3✨ Shimmering Water - Use blues, greens, and even some light purples for the ocean, adding small white highlights with a white crayon or gel pen for a glistening effect.
4. 4🌈 Serene Sky - Blend soft pastels like light blue, pink, and yellow for a beautiful sunrise or sunset effect, making sure the colors transition smoothly.