Seashell Close-Up

Filling almost the whole page, this spiral conch shell is all about beautiful detail. Deep ridges and curling lines wind along its surface, with a few grains of sand and one tiny starfish resting beside it for scale. Because the shell is large and the lines flow in graceful curves, this page suits older kids and anyone who enjoys slow, careful coloring or shading. Conch shells are made by sea snails that build their spiral homes a little larger as they grow, and holding a big one to your ear is said to sound like the sea. The curling ridges are perfect for blending two or three tones of the same color to give the shell a real sense of depth. Print it on US Letter or A4 and follow the spiral as it winds toward the center.