Stem and Sunflower Coloring Page

A single sunflower dominates the page, its broad ray petals fanning outward in an even ring around a wide, heavily textured disk center filled with a grid-like pattern of florets in this coloring page. The stem extends nearly the full vertical length of the page, with two or three leaves branching off at different heights, each displaying visible midrib lines. Distinct separation between the disk zone and the surrounding petals gives this botanical illustration a structured, almost scientific quality. The large disk center is the most interesting section to tackle - try building up from a dark brown base, adding burnt orange and golden yellow toward the outer edge to suggest the curved surface. Each ray petal is wide enough to practice gradient shading from a deep amber at the base to bright yellow at the tip, while the leaves along the stem could go anywhere from yellow-green to deep forest tones for contrast. This printable rewards careful attention to the difference in texture betw