Giraffe beside a big cloud

A giraffe stands beside a broad cloud with large outlined coat patches. The tall neck, long legs and simple setting make the animal the clear focus.

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How much detail?

Large coat patches and cloud provide broad areas; the head knobs, hoof splits and mane are smaller. About the labels.

Try this palette: Tall sunny friend

Use a pale base color and a warmer color inside the big patches, leaving some white space around them.

A small coloring tip

Crayons suit the broad patches and cloud; use a pencil tip for the hooves and small head details.

Choose a surprising color for one of the coat patches.