Art Nouveau Mandala #16 - Free Coloring Page

Rather than circular rings, this mandala fills a square frame and mirrors itself along both a vertical and a horizontal axis. At its centre sits a six-petalled rosette, each petal cradling a small open flower, ringed by heart-shaped leaf forms that fold back on themselves. From there, broad Art Nouveau scrolls and ribbon-like leaves sweep diagonally out toward the four corners, where a stylised dragonfly with outstretched wings perches beside a cluster of round berries strung like beads.

The linework is fine and closely packed, with parallel hatching already shading the large central leaves. Space sizes swing widely: the petals and dragonfly wings are tiny, while the sweeping scrolls offer larger fields to fill. That mix suits an experienced colourist comfortable guiding a fine-tipped pen through small areas without straying outside the line; plan on two to three hours for the full sheet. This printable mandala rewards a steady hand more than speed.

Start at the central rosette, work outward through the scrollwork, and save the corner dragonflies for last — their hatched wings need a sharpened pencil rather than a broad marker. For this mandala coloring page, print on A4 paper at 200 gsm or heavier so repeated colour layers don't warp the sheet.