Magnolia Blossom and Bud Coloring Page

Six curved petals fan outward from the center, each one tapering to a gentle point with smooth, flowing edges in this detailed coloring design. The unopened bud sits compact and rounded, wrapped in protective sepals that follow the branch's natural angle. Textured bark patterns cover the stem, with small raised dots suggesting the rough surface of magnolia wood, while the two leaves display central veins branching into smaller tributaries across their surfaces. The wide petal surfaces need gradient shading to show their waxy quality-try starting with pale cream at the edges and deepening to ivory or soft yellow toward the base. Use brown pencil strokes following the bark's horizontal lines to create realistic wood grain, and blend multiple green shades on each leaf to emphasize the vein structure. The central stamen cluster benefits from bright yellow or golden tones that contrast with whatever petal colors you choose.