Camel Coloring Page (3 of 4)

Warm sandy tones suit a camel best - a soft tan over most of the body, deepening a shade toward the legs and the underside, with the hump catching a little extra warmth. A few darker touches around the eyes and the long lashes bring the face to life. Color it however pleases you.

About the Camel

Camels are remarkable travelers of the desert, built to cross long stretches of dry, harsh country where few other large animals could manage. The hump stores fat as a reserve of energy, long lashes and closable nostrils keep out the blowing sand, and broad feet spread their weight on soft ground, so the camel can carry people and loads for days where water is scarce.

For thousands of years the camel has been a trusted partner along the desert trade routes, and it has come to stand for endurance, patience and the steady crossing of difficult ground. That calm, dependable image carries an easy, universal appeal with no difficult history attached, which makes the camel a warm and approachable subject to color.

Benefits as a Coloring & Brain Training Activity

For coloring, the camel rewards a gentle touch with warm sandy tones - building soft tans and adding a little depth toward the legs is good, gentle practice in shading, while the long lashes and kindly eyes are fun to bring to life. The calm subject and the bold, simple shape make a soothing page that is easy to finish and pleasant to display.