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Patterns of the Playful Platypus
Meet our friendly platypus swimming quietly along a gentle riverbank. The patterns on its fur ripple like waves, inviting you to imagine its secret world beneath the water. What colors will you give its soft bill, flippers, and unique tail? Mix gentle tones or bold shades to bring this one-of-a-kind animal to life, from bright riverbanks to cozy burrows. Each section holds a space for your imagination to flow!
FUN FACT
On land, a platypus can fold the webbing on its front feet back, so its strong claws are exposed for digging burrows.
Meet our friendly platypus swimming quietly along a gentle riverbank. The patterns on its fur ripple like waves, inviting you to imagine its secret world beneath the water. What colors will you give its soft bill, flippers, and unique tail? Mix gentle tones or bold shades to bring this one-of-a-kind animal to life, from bright riverbanks to cozy burrows. Each section holds a space for your imagination to flow!
COLORING TIPS
Choose a palette of 3-5 colors and repeat them for harmony, or select contrasting hues for playful energy. Fine-tipped pens or colored pencils work best for the smaller shapes. Try blending two colors within the larger areas for a watercolor effect, and experiment with using pastel shades for a soft river scene or rich earth tones for an Australian bush look.
COLOR INSPIRATION
Not sure what colors would suit? Try using the below.
FUN FACT
On land, a platypus can fold the webbing on its front feet back, so its strong claws are exposed for digging burrows.
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