Beginner Zen Mandala #21 - Free Coloring Page

At the center of the mandala sits a smiling sun: a round face with almond eyes and short lashes, a simple nose, and a grin framed by two round cheeks. Pointed rays of uneven length burst outward around it, like a star with jagged points. A wide ring of twelve triangular wedges follows, each filled with its own pattern - tight stripes, small coiled spirals, clusters of dots, zigzag chevrons. A thin empty band separates this ring from a decorative border, where small five-pointed stars alternate with wavy squiggles, before two fine concentric circles close the design.

The linework stays thin and even throughout, though the spaces vary widely: the large radiating wedges fill in quickly, while the starred border and spirals need a steadier hand. This mandala coloring page suits colorists with a bit of practice, since the outer band asks for control over small shapes. Expect roughly ninety minutes to complete the whole disc.

Colored pencils or fine markers work better than a broad marker, so the small stars and spirals near the edge don't get overrun. Start with the face and the big wedges, then finish with the border, the most delicate part of the drawing. For printing, heavy 200gsm paper at A4 size holds up well to pencil and marker on this printable mandala.