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Truck Art Coloring Fun
Perfect for ages 4-10 years

Pakistani Truck Art Coloring Fun! đ¨đ
Pakistani truck art is one of the most beautiful and unique art forms in the world! Let's learn about it and create our own!
What is Truck Art? đ
In Pakistan, trucks and buses are decorated with:
- âBright colors - reds, yellows, greens, blues
- âBeautiful patterns - flowers, birds, eyes, mountains
- âShiny decorations - mirrors, metalwork, chains
- âMessages - poetry, prayers, good wishes
Common Designs đ¸
1. The Peacock đŚ
- âPeacocks represent beauty and grace
- âThey're painted with bright blue and green feathers
- âOften shown with their tails spread wide
2. Flowers đş
- âRoses, marigolds, and lotus flowers
- âRepresent beauty and nature
- âOften painted in pink, red, and yellow
3. Mountains â°ď¸
- âK2 and other beautiful Pakistani mountains
- âPainted with snow caps and blue skies
- âShow love for the homeland
4. The Eye đď¸
- âPainted on the front of trucks
- âBelieved to protect from bad luck
- âCalled "Nazar ka taweez" (protective eye)
5. Famous Mosques đ
- âBadshahi Mosque
- âFaisal Mosque
- âShow religious devotion
Create Your Own Truck Art! đ¨
Materials Needed:
- âBlank paper
- âCrayons or colored pencils
- âMarkers (optional)
- âGlitter (optional)
Steps:
- âDraw a big truck or bus shape
- âAdd wheels and windows
- âDraw a border around the edges
- âFill with flowers, peacocks, or patterns
- âAdd bright colors - don't be shy!
- âWrite "Horn OK Please" - a famous truck sign!
Design Tips! đ
- âUse LOTS of colors - the brighter, the better!
- âNo empty spaces - fill everything with patterns
- âAdd details - dots, swirls, and tiny flowers
- âMake it symmetrical - same on both sides
- âHave fun! - there are no rules in truck art!
Fun Facts! đ
- âIt takes 2-3 months to fully decorate one truck
- âTruck artists are called "ustaads" (masters)
- âTrucks play music as they drive!
- âThe tradition is over 100 years old!
Famous Truck Art Messages:
- â"Horn OK Please" đŻ
- â"My Life, My Rules"
- â"Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (As Long as I Live)
- â"Allah Malik Hai" (God is the Owner)


