Right in the center of the image, you will find the penguin standing tall on a sturdy rock. His wings are tucked neatly at his sides as he looks out over the desert landscape. Just at the base of his rocky perch, a small crab waits to join the fun with its little claws ready for action. Behind them, several tall cacti with classic desert shapes reach toward the sky, adding a sense of height to the background.

The sky is filled with soft, fluffy clouds drifting lazily through the air. High above everything sits a big, bright sun with long rays that fill the sky with light. Every part of this scene, from the tiny spines on the cactus to the smooth curve of the penguin's belly, is waiting for a splash of color to make the desert feel alive. The ground is scattered with smaller stones and sand, giving the whole image a textured, natural feel.

While we usually think of these birds in black and white, this penguin could wear any colors you like for his desert trip. You might use a deep navy or a charcoal grey for his back to contrast with a bright white tummy. For the cacti, try using different shades of green like lime or forest green to give them some depth and make them look prickly and real.

The sun looks wonderful in vibrant yellow or orange, and you can even lightly shade the clouds with a soft purple or pink to suggest a beautiful desert sunset. Since the rock and ground take up a lot of space, using sandy tans and warm browns will help ground the scene and make the other colors pop. The little crab is the perfect spot for a bright pop of red or even a sunny coral to make him stand out from the earth tones of the desert floor.