Quiet Winter · Plate 4 of 45
Snowy owl color reference
Bubo scandiacus
The snowy owl nests on the Arctic tundra and often hunts by day during the long summer light. Males are almost pure white, while females have more dark bars. Its feathered feet help it stay warm.
Colors to reach for
Keep the feathers white with dark brown or black bars, use soft gray for shadows, and give the eyes a bright yellow.
- white
- dark brown
- black
- yellow
- silver
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