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Smiling Platypus Plans a New Home
Meet Perry the platypus, who’s been busy drawing out blueprints for a cozy riverside nest! With a leafy branch in one hand and his important clipboard in the other, Perry is ready to build the best home ever. What colors will you choose for his bill, fur, and the leafy branch? Imagine Perry’s habitat on a warm, sunny day and bring his cheerful world to life!
FUN FACT
A platypus also closes its nostrils when it dives, so it holds its breath while searching for food underwater.
Meet Perry the platypus, who’s been busy drawing out blueprints for a cozy riverside nest! With a leafy branch in one hand and his important clipboard in the other, Perry is ready to build the best home ever. What colors will you choose for his bill, fur, and the leafy branch? Imagine Perry’s habitat on a warm, sunny day and bring his cheerful world to life!
COLORING TIPS
Try using soft browns for Perry’s fur and a mix of tan and yellow for his bill. The leaves can be shaded in various greens for a lively touch. For a fun effect, add gentle blue highlights around Perry to suggest nearby water.
COLOR INSPIRATION
Not sure what colors would suit? Try using the below.
FUN FACT
A platypus also closes its nostrils when it dives, so it holds its breath while searching for food underwater.
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