Ollie the owl watches over the forest from his favorite branch. His feathers form neat patterns from the top of his head to the tips of his wings. Give each little shape a colorful touch and help Ollie look extra wise. He promises to share a cheerful hoot when you are done!
This wide-eyed owl sits on a branch with rows of detailed feathers arranged in a lovely mandala pattern. The circles, curved lines, and small sections make the owl look extra thoughtful and grand. Children can color the face first, then move down through the feather layers like decorating a fancy forest coat. Perhaps Ollie is watching for fireflies, listening to the wind, or guarding a secret woodland story.
Use brown, tan, gray, and cream to create natural-looking owl feathers. Make the big eyes amber, yellow, or orange so they shine against darker feathers. You can color each feather row in a different shade of brown, or add surprising blues and purples for a storybook owl. The branch may be dark brown with green leaves nearby. A midnight blue background will make Ollie look ready for evening.
Owls are known for their big forward-facing eyes, which can make them look as if they are thinking hard. Their ears are hidden under feathers, and some owl species have feather tufts that only look like ears. Owls can hear very well and use their hearing to help find food. Different kinds of owls live in forests, grasslands, deserts, and even near towns. Each one has its own calls and favorite home.