Ornate Paisley Mandala #18 - Free Coloring Page

Four rings wrap around a small central rosette. At the middle, narrow pointed petals fan out from a tiny dot, doubled by a ring of big, rounded petals. Next comes a band of scalloped festoons linked by tiny spirals, then heart-shaped shields alternating with clusters of dotted flowers. The outer edge is no plain circle: a dozen large pointed leaves, almost flame-shaped, close the design, each holding a small dotted flower.

The line stays thin throughout, especially in the dotted flowers and festoon spirals, leaving little room for a heavy hand. The rounded petals of the second ring and the outer leaves, though, give wide, easy surfaces. This printable mandala suits someone with a bit of coloring practice already; plan on a good hour, closer to two.

Fine markers or well-sharpened pencils handle the dotted flowers and spirals better than a broad tip, since space is tight; starting with the outer leaves is a good warm-up before the center. For a clean result, this mandala coloring page needs paper of at least 200gsm, A4 or letter size.