The coloring page depicts Hans Christian Andersen sitting at a writing desk, penning his beloved classic fairy tale, The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. He is gracefully seated, wearing a sleek gray waistcoat and a pencil behind his ear, as his eyes reflect deep thoughtfulness. The backdrop behind him is a vast ocean, which serves to immediately frame the dreamy and romantic atmosphere of the classic stories Andersen is writing.
To best color this image, one should draw upon the colors of the sea. Shades of blues to match the vast expanse of ocean behind Andersen, from traditional navy blues to baby blues, should be used to encapsulate the feeling of the original story. To contrast these colors, one can use an array of softer colors for the intricate details of the scene. A pallet of grays and whites for the writing desk and golds and browns for Andersen's clothing can bring out the more intricate details of the page. Finally, nuances of yellow can serve as a way to signify the sparkling romanticism found within Andersen's literature.