Watercolor Penguin Blanket: Soft Cartoon Penguin Throw

Watercolor Penguin Blanket shows a painted baby penguin with big dark eyes and a small orange beak, standing against a wash of blue and gold. There are no words in the picture, only the bird and its soft, glowing colors. If you are looking for something sweet and cheerful to wrap up in, this throw was made for you.

Note: the pillow shown in the photo are for styling only and not included.

What the design shows

The penguin fills most of the blanket, standing upright with its head tilted slightly to one side. Its face is mostly white, framed by navy feathers that rise into a little tuft on top of its head. Two large, glossy dark eyes give it a curious, gentle expression, and a bright orange beak sits between them. Its flippers hang at its sides, one tipped with a splash of blue paint, and its orange feet rest on a soft, pale ground. Behind the bird, the background moves from cool blue on the left into warm peach and gold on the right, with loose brushstrokes and scattered dots of color that look like paint drops. The lines are loose and sketchy, not hard-edged, which gives the whole picture the feel of a quick watercolor study rather than a stiff drawing. It is a cute, cartoon-style penguin that belongs to the bright, playful side of animal art.

Who it was made for

You will likely notice the big eyes first, because they make the penguin look so curious and sweet. The design suits anyone who keeps a soft spot for cute animals, especially penguins, and it fits a wide range of people from young children to grown adults. A parent might place this watercolor penguin blanket over a child's shoulders during story time, while a teen could spread it across a bed for afternoon naps. Lovers of painted art will enjoy the loose, colorful background as much as the bird itself. It is also a good match for a reading chair, where you can pull it over your legs on a rainy evening with a book.

As a gift and every day

This watercolor penguin blanket makes a thoughtful gift for a birthday, a new baby, a housewarming or a holiday when you want something cozy and cheerful. Hand it to a penguin fan, a little one who loves animals, or a friend who has a bright, artistic home. Once it arrives, it can live on the back of a couch, folded at the foot of the bed or tucked into a nursery corner. On chilly mornings, wrap it around your shoulders with a warm drink and watch the blue and gold colors catch the light. Choose the fleece, sherpa or printed style that suits your space best.