Stegosaurus at the stepping stones

A playful Stegosaurus stands on broad stones beside a winding stream. Its tall back plates rise above ferns and rounded shrubs, with little ripples to color between the rocks.

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How much detail?

The large body and plates sit among smaller fern leaves, stone lines and narrow water ripples. About the labels.

Try this palette: Stepping-stone afternoon

Alternate two warm shades across the back plates and keep the stream a light blue so the dinosaur stays prominent.

A small coloring tip

Use a pencil for narrow water ripples and fern leaflets; the open body is a good place to try light layering.

Color a route across the stepping stones, choosing one accent color for each stone on your path.