Tyrannosaurus — Colored Example

Take a look at the colours and the tips, then try it yourself.

  • Tyrannosaurus — colored example

    Colouring tips

    Layer different colors to make it look real

    If you color the dinosaur skin with just one color like green, it will look flat.

    • First, color the base with yellow or light beige.

    • Then, layer yellow-green, dark green, and brown little by little on top.

    • Add a secret splash of dark blue or purple to the shadowy parts. This will instantly make it look like a real living creature!

    Blend colors from the belly to the back

    A belly gets less light and looks lighter. A back looks dark and strong.

    • On the belly, press softly and color gently with beige or cream.

    • Try blending your colors so they get darker as you go toward the back and strong leg muscles.

    Make the small parts clear to look strong

    Clear details around the face and claws make your dinosaur look super strong!

    • Eyes: Add bright yellow or orange around the black pupils to bring them to life.

    • Mouth and teeth: Color the inside of the mouth dark red and the tongue pink. Leave the teeth white, but add a little gray at the bottom to make them pop out.

    • Claws: Use a sharp black or dark brown pencil to make the tips look nice and sharp.

    Tilt your pencil for a soft sky blend

    The secret to a sunset sky is making the colors mix smoothly.

    • Tilt your colored pencil a bit and gently color in small circles without pressing hard. This makes a smooth blend with no dark lines.

    • Change the colors smoothly from yellow to orange to light purple or blue. Layer them softly where the colors meet.

    Make far-away volcanoes look distant

    Volcanoes and mountains far away look lighter and a bit blue compared to things nearby.

    • Color the fern plants in front clearly with dark green and brown.

    • For the mountains in the back, mix a little light blue or gray into the green and brown. Keeping them pale makes your picture look super deep!

    Leave rough pencil strokes for ground and rocks

    For the ground where dinosaurs walk, rough strokes look better than neat coloring!

    • For rocky surfaces, hold your pencil straight up to draw tiny details or tap to leave rough dots on purpose.

    • Mix brown, yellow-brown, gray, and black in a random way. This gives you a real bumpy texture for rocks and gravel!

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