This lovely coloring page captures the magical moment when the two young friends, Masha and the Bear, first meet in the Russian woods. We can see the brave little Masha, out picking berries, with her colorful headscarf brightening up the natural landscape. Meanwhile, the enormous bear stands nearby, looming protectively over Masha. Masha appears to be scared of the bear as he advances toward her, but her wit and courage soon win over the bear who agrees to become her companion.
We can color this scene in warm, natural hues to reflect the wooded backdrop. Masha could be given pink cheeks, with fresh blues and greens on her clothing to contrast with the brown brunches and leaves in the trees. The Bear, who is so large and powerful, should be colored a deep chestnut brown to match his hulking size and strength. The sky should be shaded a pale blue, with soft golden rays of sunlight casting over the two friends, creating a tender and heartwarming setting. Masha and the Bear’s friendship will continue to brighten the countryside in all the colors of the rainbow.