Iguana with outlined scales, a broad split leaf behind it and a long curved tail.

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Scaled iguana with a broad leaf

Large scale sections cover the iguana’s body, with smaller shapes on its head and legs. A broad split leaf sits behind the back crest, and the ringed tail curves into the foreground. Begin with the larger body sections, then color the smaller scales a few at a time.

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Layered greens around golden cheeks

Separate the iguana from its broad leaf with two greens.

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Digital example: A light-green scaled iguana with a yellow throat in front of a teal leaf.

1. Light green — iguana
2. Pale yellow — throat and cheek
3. Dark green — back spines
4. Soft teal — leaf

Fill the head, body, legs and tail light green; keep claws white.
Color the throat flap and large cheek circle pale yellow.
Follow the spine row with dark green, keeping each black edge visible.
Fill the broad leaf soft teal without covering its veins.

Check that the scales and leaf veins stay clear against the color.

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