Summer Mandala #13 - Free Coloring Page

At the center of this mandala coloring page, a small empty circle sits inside a sun-shaped rosette whose curved rays twist like a pinwheel. This rosette is framed by a ring of small spiral scrolls, then a band of alternating triangular points and tiny round beads. Next comes a ring of fan-shaped medallions, rounded like shells, separated by slim teardrops. The widest outer band alternates five-lobed palm leaves, four-petal flowers, teardrops and small snail-shell spirals, repeated eight times around the circle. A thin double circle closes this section before a sawtooth triangle border, and the outer edge itself stays a clean, unbroken circle with no scalloping or beading.

The line stays fine and even throughout, but density shifts sharply ring by ring: the center and the two rings of spirals and points hold tiny spaces that call for a fine liner or a sharply sharpened pencil, while the outer band of leaves and flowers offers larger, easier shapes for less steady hands. That contrast suits an intermediate to advanced colorist who can switch between precision and broad fills; a beginner can focus on the outer band and save the center for later. Plan on two to three hours to cover the whole page carefully, more if you pick out every small spiral and bead one by one.

Start with the large leaves and flowers of the outer band to get a feel for the design before tackling the fine triangular points and spirals near the center, where any line that strays outside shows immediately; sharpened colored pencils or extra-fine markers suit this printable mandala better than broad markers. For printing, choose A4 or US letter on heavy paper (at least 200 gsm/65 lb cardstock) so ink won't bleed through and the inner rings stay easy to work.