Ornate Paisley Mandala #31 - Free Coloring Page

The outer edge of this mandala is not a plain circle but a crown of lance-shaped leaves, ridged with fine veins, alternating in size around the ring. A thin double circle closes off a band of almond-shaped fans patterned like tiny scallops, next to slender veined leaves. Two more rings of pointed petals - one dotted, one layered with scale-like fans - lead to the center, where a small bare circle sits inside a pinwheel of eight paisley-style comma shapes.

Linework stays fine throughout, but space varies: the outer leaf points give room to shade broadly, while the fan rings and the central swirl pack in narrow slivers needing a sharp point. This printable mandala suits an experienced colorist who enjoys sustained detail work, best tackled over several sittings.

Start at the center swirl while your hand is steadiest, since the paisley curls are the tightest lines on the page; save the scalloped fan bands near the rim for later, as they smudge easily. Fine markers hold up best in these narrow cells. For a crisp result, print this mandala coloring page at A3 on 200 gsm paper, heavy enough to resist bleed-through.