Blending Techniques: Use light strokes to blend the pastel colors for a smooth transition, particularly on the eggs to give them a soft, realistic look.

Shading Advice: Apply slightly darker shades along the bear’s contours and shadows, especially around the legs and under the arms, to add depth and dimension.

Layering Colors: For the grass, layer various shades of green to create a realistic texture and highlight different blades of grass.

Highlighting: Add small white highlights with a gel pen or crayon on the balloons and bear’s eyes to give them a lively shine.

Texturing: Use cross-hatching on the skateboard for a textured effect, making it appear worn or used.

Layering Colors: Begin with a light layer of color and gradually add more layers to achieve the desired intensity. This technique is especially effective for the birds' feathers to add dimension.

Blending: Use blending tools or your finger to gently blend colors where they meet, such as between different parts of the birds or the water. This can create smooth transitions and more realistic effects.

Highlight and Shadow: Introduce white or a slightly lighter shade of your base colors to highlight certain areas (like the feathers catching light) and darker shades for shadowed regions to add depth.

Texturing: Use short, quick strokes to mimic the texture of feathers or ripples in water. This can help bring elements to life and add interest to the composition.

Complements: Pair complementary colors together to make the image pop. For example, the soft green bowl will stand out more when surrounded by pastel yellow birds.