Fern with Broad Leaves Coloring Page

Broad oval leaflets alternate down both sides of a central stem, each one angled upward at roughly 45 degrees in this detailed coloring design. The leaflets decrease gradually in size from the middle section toward both the base and tip, creating a tapered effect. Every leaf segment displays a prominent midrib running from attachment point to rounded tip, while the smooth edges lack the serrated detail found in many fern varieties. The broad leaf surfaces offer room for gradient shading techniques, moving from darker green along the central vein to lighter tones at the edges. You might try a two-tone approach with forest green on one side of each leaflet and yellow-green on the other to suggest natural light direction. The central stem could use brown or burgundy tones to contrast with whatever green palette you select for the foliage sections.