Cannon Coloring Page

An old cannon usually rests on two large wooden wheels, with a long barrel pointing forward from its base. In the forts and castles where they're still kept, cannons like this stand near the walls, aimed toward the sea or the open countryside, as if guarding the entrance. The metal feels cold to the touch and sounds different depending on where it's tapped, something only noticed by getting close enough to touch it. Over time, the surface changes color and picks up marks that show it has stood in the same spot for a long while. On this coloring page you can think of the metal as having several shades, not just one: try mixing grays with a bit of brown, or leave lighter patches where you imagine the light hitting it directly.