Cozy Bedtime Reading Retreat

An open book lies on a bed covered with a patchwork quilt of flowers, hearts and checks. Ruffled pillows and a bow-shaped cushion sit beneath an ornate headboard draped with string lights. Beside the bed, a nightstand holds a floral mug, a decorative lamp and an alarm clock, with books lined up on the shelf below. A crescent moon appears through the curtained window, while slippers rest on a patterned rug.

This medium-difficulty scene gives teens a mix of broad spaces and smaller decorative details to color. Try a soft blue, lavender and cream palette for the bedding, with warm yellow lights as a contrast. Colored pencils work well for the quilt motifs, curtain trim and fine lines on the book pages.