This project was developed for my senior art students with the goal of streamlining the video tutorials and centering the instruction on the use of Prismacolor Scholar coloured pencils. The purpose of the project was twofold.

First, I wanted to ensure the work remained accessible to all students, demonstrating that realistic rendering is achievable with more affordable materials. Second, I selected a subject that would encourage the use of a wider range of colours than those typically explored in my fur-based projects, while also introducing the challenge of rendering a very different texture: amphibian skin.

Through this process, students learned how to depict wet, reflective surfaces while deepening their understanding of value through the layering and blending of complementary colours. We also explored the use of PanPastels for the background, which students found both engaging and effective in enhancing composition, depth, and overall visual cohesion.