Ocean's Living Jewel Box: Coral Reef Portrait

Fun Fact

Did you know that coral reefs are often called the 'rainforests of the sea' because they are home to a quarter of all marine species, even though they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor? They are incredibly important ecosystems!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Coral Textures - Use different shades of the same color or contrasting colors to highlight the unique textures of the brain coral and fan coral, making them pop!
2. 2🖍️ Fishy Friends - Give each tropical fish a distinct color pattern. Think about bright, vibrant combinations like yellow and blue, or orange and purple, to make the school look lively and energetic.
3. 3✨ Anemone Glow - For the anemones, try using softer, translucent colors like pastel pinks, purples, or light blues, and add tiny white highlights to give them a gentle, swaying, almost luminous glow.
4. 4🌈 Depth Dimension - Use darker blues or greens for the background water, especially behind the sea turtle, to create a sense of depth and make the intricate foreground reef details stand out even more.