Lotus Mandala #16 - Free Coloring Page

At the center, a stylized lotus flower opens in several rows of pointed petals around a single core. A thin circle sets off a ring mixing small calligraphic glyphs, spiral scrolls and flower buds, framed by two lines of dots. Next comes a band of small lotus flowers with dotted centers. The wide outer band unfolds sixteen large double-outlined petals, closed by two clean, thin circles.

The line stays fine throughout, but density shifts between rings: the glyph-and-scroll band calls for a fine tip, while the large outer petals give wide areas to fill quickly. This mandala coloring page suits an intermediate colorist comfortable with detail more than a beginner. Expect one to two hours for the whole piece.

Start with the central flower and the glyph ring, the finest areas, before moving to the more forgiving outer petals. Colored pencil handles the center's detail better, while markers suit the large surfaces. For this printable mandala, choose A4 and a heavy paper of at least 200 gsm, which holds ink well without bleeding through.