A squirrel cradles a pile of acorns in its paws while perched on a leafy branch. Medium — great for kids.
Golden tones suit the acorns best — honey brown for the caps, lighter tan for the nut shells, and a mix of two greens for the leafy branch, deep green in shadow and yellow-green where light would hit. Give the squirrel a russet or gray-brown coat with a cream chest, keeping its paws slightly darker so the pile stands out.
Hold the page steady and color the acorns one by one, alternating light and dark shades so each nut reads as separate. A fine pencil tip helps for the small gaps between paws and acorns. Finish the branch leaves with a darker outline stroke on one edge, which makes the whole perch feel rounded and leafy.
