Fox at the woodland den

A fox has found a sheltered spot beneath an old tree root. Ferns, spotted mushrooms and a winding path make the den feel tucked away in the woods.

How much detail?

Fine fern leaves, root lines and fur tufts create smaller spaces around the broad fox body. About the labels.

Try this palette: Hidden woodland

Warm the fox with rust and amber; use two greens to separate fern leaves from the grass.

A small coloring tip

Sharpen a colored pencil for the fern leaflets; use its side lightly across the larger tail and tree root.

Give the path a destination: draw a tiny footprint trail leading to the den.