Camel Coloring Page (4 of 4)

There is something calming about a camel's patient, steady way of going, and a finished sheet carries that same unhurried warmth. This is the most detailed of the four, so give it a relaxed stretch of time. Free to print on A4 at home or at a day service.

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.