Deer Coloring Page (3 of 4)

A handsome stag with broad, branching antlers stands proudly in a forest thick with maple leaves, ferns and acorns. Every leaf is drawn in, so there is plenty to work through, and keeping the light and shadow in mind brings out a real, lifelike depth. Take it slowly and the woodland comes alive around him.

About the Deer

Deer are graceful animals of the woods and hills, with slender legs, large gentle eyes and a coat that often carries soft white spots. They move quietly through forest and meadow feeding on grasses and leaves, and the males grow handsome branching antlers that are shed and grown anew each year.

Around the world the deer is admired as a symbol of gentleness, alertness and quiet grace, a familiar and welcome sight wherever woodland meets open ground. That calm, gentle image gives the deer a warm, universal appeal that makes it a pleasant and approachable subject to color.

Benefits as a Coloring & Brain Training Activity

For coloring, the deer rewards soft browns and tans, and following the curve of the back and legs is gentle practice in shading. Adding the seasonal trees and leaves around it a little at a time makes for a calming page that gently engages the mind and is satisfying to finish.