The Great Yam Dig: A Farmer's Harvest

Fun Fact

Did you know that yams are not the same as sweet potatoes? Yams are often drier and starchier with a rougher, darker skin, and are a staple food in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Earthy Textures - Use browns, grays, and even a touch of dark green for the soil. Vary your pressure to create rough, clumpy textures and show the loose dirt being dug.
2. 2🖍️ Yam Shades - Yams have natural bumps and varying skin tones. Try using different shades of brown, tan, and reddish-brown to show their unique, earthy surfaces and irregular shapes.
3. 3✨ Farmer's Hands - Pay close attention to the farmer's sturdy hands. Use warm skin tones and consider adding subtle shading to show the knuckles, the grip on the trowel, and the careful effort.
4. 4🌈 Tool Details - The small hand trowel can be metallic silver or rusty iron. Think about how light might reflect off the metal and add a touch of shine or texture to the handle.