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How to Color Realistic Grass

How to Color Realistic Grass

Mar 01, 2025

How to Color Realistic Grass

Adding realistic grass to your coloring pages can enhance any scene with a fresh and vibrant look! Today, we’ll be working on a page from the "Little Fuzzy" coloring book, illustrated by Southern Lotus Coloring Book,to create a beautiful 3D grass effect using Ohuhu Markers. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to bring a lush and natural vibe to your artwork!

Materials You’ll Need:

- "Little Fuzzy" Coloring Book by Southern Lotus Coloring Book

- Ohuhu Markers (GY7, GY4, GY5, GY8)

- White Acrylic Pen (for highlights)

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Color the First Layer

Fill the entire grass area with GY7 to create a smooth, light green base. This base layer will help the grass strokes stand out and add depth to the final result.

Step 1 - Color the First Layer

Step 2: Draw Grass Blades with GY4

Using GY4, draw short grass blades by making a dot and quickly flicking the marker upwards. Vary the length and direction of the strokes to create a natural, wild grass look.

Step 2 - Draw Grass Blades

Step 3: Layer for 3D Effect

Repeat the flicking technique with GY5 and GY8, layering darker greens over the lighter base. This step adds dimension and makes the grass look more realistic and full of depth.

Step 3 - Layer for 3D Effect

Step 4: Highlight with White Acrylic Pen

Use the white acrylic pen to add highlights to the grass blades. Apply the same flicking technique as before to create subtle, light-catching effects that enhance the 3D illusion.

Step 4 - Highlight with White Acrylic Pen

Final Result: Your Realistic Grass Coloring Background is Done!

Your grass now looks lush, textured, and incredibly realistic! This technique works beautifully as a background or as part of detailed nature scenes in the Southern Lotus Coloring Book.

Final - Realistic Grass

Where to Find More Coloring Inspiration?

Want more nature-inspired coloring ideas? Follow Instagram @SouthernLotusColoring for step-by-step video tutorials on this and many other creative coloring techniques!

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Try this grass coloring technique on different pages from "Little Fuzzy" and create a fresh and dynamic background for your designs!

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