The Mermaid's Sparkling Reef Glide

Fun Fact

Coral reefs are often called the 'rainforests of the sea' because they are home to more than 25% of all marine species, even though they cover less than 1% of the ocean floor!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Shimmering Scales - Use different shades of blue, green, or purple for the mermaid's scales, adding small white highlights with a gel pen or white crayon for a sparkling effect.
2. 2🖍️ Vibrant Reef Textures - Experiment with many bright colors for the coral, using short strokes, dots, and varying pressure to create distinct textures for each unique formation.
3. 3✨ Underwater Glow - Lightly color the water background with soft blues and greens, leaving some areas lighter to suggest sunlight filtering through the ocean surface and creating depth.
4. 4🌈 Patterned Sea Life - Give the sea turtles and fish unique, intricate patterns and color combinations. Use contrasting colors to make their abstract designs really pop against the detailed reef.