Lotus Mandala #2 - Free Coloring Page

At the centre of this lotus mandala, a flower of overlapping pointed petals folds in on itself inside a circular medallion. Three concentric rings surround it: eight teardrop-shaped cells separated by small curling vines, each holding a calligraphic mark topped with a tiny flower; eight large lotus petals pointing outward, alternating with finer foliage; and finally a tight sawtooth border framed between two thin, clean concentric circles.

The linework stays thin and even throughout, with density spiking inside the teardrop cells, where the small marks and vines leave only tiny slivers to fill. The outer petals and the lotus heart, by contrast, offer wide, easy-to-shade areas. This mandala coloring page suits an experienced colourist comfortable holding a fine point over a long session; reaching the outer border takes a few hours.

Start with the generous lotus heart before tackling the teardrop cells and their calligraphic marks, the most delicate part of the sheet; a fine-tip marker or a sharp colored pencil keeps those outlines intact. For this printable mandala, print on heavier stock, around 200gsm, at A4 or US Letter size, so layers of colour won't bleed through.