DTIYS Mod Xenia's Peacock w/ Jr Mod Lululemontree

What can I use if I don't have the black pen/fineliner or the exact coloring materials listed?

If you don't have a fineliner, trace your pencil lines with a sharp-tipped black marker or a sharpened black colored pencil, and replace the listed paints/markers/colored pencils with whatever coloring tools you have while still testing color mixes on scrap paper.

My ink smudged or the pencil lines won't fully erase—how do I fix that without ruining the drawing?

Let the black pen/fineliner dry completely before touching it, put a scrap sheet under your hand while you gently erase remaining pencil lines with a clean eraser, and use light pencil strokes when sketching the body and tail feathers to make erasing easier.

How can I make this activity easier for younger kids or more challenging for older kids?

For younger children, pre-sketch the peacock body and large tail-feather shapes and let them color with thick markers or crayons, while older kids can add intricate repeating patterns, practice advanced color mixing on scrap paper, and use layered light washes or fineliner detailing.

What are some ways to extend or personalize the finished peacock beyond the basic steps?

Personalize your peacock by adding a painted or collaged background, gluing on textured materials or metallic accents for highlights, creating multiple versions with different color mixes, and then share your finished creation on DIY.org as instructed.