Autumn Mandala #3 - Free Coloring Page

A ridged pumpkin sits inside a nest of spiraling scrollwork at the center of this mandala. Around it, a narrow ring alternates pointed leaf shapes with tiny acorns. The widest band, the busiest one, repeats oak leaves, acorns and berry clusters all the way around. One more ring mixes scrolls with small rosettes and holly leaves before the outer edge, which is scalloped and wavy rather than a plain circle.

Lines stay fine and tightly packed, multiplying small surfaces - acorns, berries, leaf veins - that leave little room for sloppy strokes. This mandala coloring page suits someone with steady, practiced hands rather than a first attempt. Expect several hours split across two or three sittings to finish all five rings without tiring your wrist.

Save a fine-tip pen for the acorns and berries in the busiest band; the broad shapes along the scalloped rim take wider pencils comfortably. Start with the pumpkin to get a feel for the pattern before moving outward. For this printable mandala, print at A3 on heavy paper (200 gsm or more) so the scalloping and berry clusters stay crisp.