Peony and Stem Coloring Page

Overlapping petals stack outward in concentric circles, creating depth at the flower's core while the outer petals spread wide and full in this detailed coloring design. The stem's smooth surface contrasts sharply with the textured leaf surfaces, where individual veins branch out from central midribs. Five-lobed leaves attach along the stem at different heights, each one showing detailed tooth-like edges around its perimeter. The layered petals need gradual shading from darker centers to lighter outer edges using pink, coral, or deep magenta blends. Try rich forest greens for the leaves, adding yellow-green highlights along the veins to make them stand out. The smooth stem might use cooler green tones to separate it visually from the warmer leaf colors.