Stone, moss, and a little friend
Kawaii stone golem with bird coloring page
This square-headed golem has big eyes and a little bird perched on its hand. Download the free drawing and color the stone, moss, and clothes. The colored example suggests ochres, greens, and a touch of blue for the eyes.
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Your coloring page, ready to print
The complete drawing, centered with a margin. Choose your paper size and print at actual size, without cropping.
Take a moment to choose your pencils
Test your colors first
Try ochre for the stone, green for the moss, and soft blue for the clothes. These two templates have different uses: practicing blends and recording colors you would like to use again.
Pencil test sheet
Practice varying your pressure and blending two colors. Note which pencils and paper you used.
Download the test sheetAlso available as a PNG · 300 dpi
Blank color chart
Fill in the 36 swatches and write each pencil’s name and code. Suitable for any brand.
Download the color chartAlso available as a PNG · 300 dpiBoth are separate A4 sheets, independent of the drawing, with Javier Origin’s logo and QR code. The labels are in English. To print the PDFs, choose A4 paper and “Actual size” or 100%.
Hand-colored by Javier Origin
A colored example to inspire you
In this version, the stone has golden and ochre tones, the moss adds greens, and the clothes are blue-green. Blue eyes brighten the face. Use this combination as a starting point or imagine your own forest guardian.
Three details to look at
- The stone has subtle color variations
Light ochres and deeper tones alternate across the face and hands. Notice how changes in light help distinguish the planes of the head.
- Moss breaks up the stone’s color
Grass and moss add small green accents on the head. Their texture contrasts with the broader areas of stone.
- The eyes remain a focal point
The blue eyes stand out against the warm face. Light reflections preserve the golem’s gentle expression.
Materials used in this example
Faber-Castell Polychromos
- 154Light Cobalt Turquoise
- 145Light Phthalo Blue
- 225Dark Red
- 183Light Yellow Ochre
- 171Light Green
- 167Permanent Green Olive
- 107Cadmium Yellow
- 173Olive Green Yellowish
- 273Warm Grey IV
- 180Raw Umber
Caran d’Ache Luminance
- 001White
Details and paper
- White acrylic Posca marker0.7 mm tip
- Strathmore Drawing163 gsm
These are the materials I used to color my example. Look for similar shades among your pencils; you do not need these brands to enjoy the page.
Another idea for your version
An Atlas palette for further experiments
The Atlas’s “Antique tea set” palette can also inspire this golem: warm ochre for the stone, blue for the tunic, and deep green for the moss. Pink could give the bird a distinctive touch. This is an alternative for your version, rather than the materials used in the colored example.
Antique tea set
Caran d’Ache Luminance
- Very pale yellowHighlights on the stone242 · Primrose
- BlueEyes and a soft base for the tunic185 · Ice blue
- Hibiscus pinkThe bird as a small accent094 · Hibiscus Pink
- Yellow ochreGolden stone and strap details034 · Yellow Ochre
- Violet graySoft shadows on the stone093 · Violet Grey
- Malachite greenMoss and shadows on the clothes180 · Malachite Green
View the Antique tea set palette in the Pencil Atlas
Use the Atlas link to open this combination with Caran d’Ache Luminance selected. Apply Malachite Green lightly if you want pale moss.
On-screen swatches are a guide. Test your pencils on the paper you plan to use, or look for similar shades among the pencils you already own.
From the first layer to the finishing touches
How to color the stone, moss, and eyes
Start with the broad areas and leave the small details until last. Light layers let you decide where to keep highlights and where to add shadows.
Start with pale stone
Apply a light first layer of ochre or warm gray to the head and hands. Preserve the eye reflections and any areas you want to keep bright.
Separate the moss from the clothes
Choose green for the plants and a different shade for the clothes. Try blue-green for a gentle contrast with the warm stone.
Finish with the cracks and bird
Deepen a few cracks with a sharp pencil. Color the bird afterwards, checking that it stands out from the hand holding it.
Four details to make your version stand out
THE STONE
Give the square head depth
Keep the front lighter and add soft shadows at the sides and under the chin. Vary the intensity slightly between planes; you do not need to outline every edge in a dark color.
THE MOSS
Greens with subtle variations
Lay down a soft base on the moss, then add a few deeper green touches among the grass. Leave light gaps so the plants stand out without becoming one solid patch.
THE EYES
Gentle eyes in a stone face
Reserve the white reflections before coloring the irises. If you choose blue, try a darker shade at the top and a lighter one below. Avoid covering the tiny highlights as you add layers.
THE LITTLE BIRD
Help a tiny friend stand out
Choose a color that stands out against the stone hand. Work with a fine point and preserve the details. Repeat a little of that color on the clothes or strap to bring the scene together.
How can I color the cracks without darkening the whole face?
Use a fine point and work on just a few crevices. Add a soft shadow on one side and leave the other lighter. Check the overall effect before continuing: a few well-spaced cracks may be enough.
If you would like to practice first, find more ideas in the colored pencil learning guides.
Plan your next afternoon of coloring
Download the page and print it your way
For the JPG, use portrait orientation and center the drawing in print preview. Keep its proportions and check that the grass, feet, and bird are fully visible. For a prepared PDF, choose its stated paper size and print at actual size, without cropping.
Which pencils can I use?
Use the ones you have. Try light layers with colored pencils and sharpen the tip for small details. To compare options, read the coloring materials guide.
JPG · Portrait layout
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