Red panda in the bamboo

A red panda perches on a fallen log between bamboo stalks. Its long striped tail curves into the foreground, offering a clear rhythm of repeating colors.

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How much detail?

Tail rings, bamboo leaves and log lines offer a moderate amount of detail. About the labels.

Try this palette: Bamboo hideaway

Use rust for the body, cream for face markings and alternating warm browns on the tail.

A small coloring tip

A sharp pencil follows the jagged fur edges neatly; shade the log with long strokes along its grain.

Make the tail rings a repeating pattern, then hide the same pattern in the bamboo leaves.