Tricky coloring pages

Tricky coloring pages are for children aged 8 and up, and for grown-ups who enjoy a slow, calm coloring session.

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Squirrel holding a maple leaf by an acorn basket, oak tree and rainbow above, rainbow coloring page

Squirrel Under the Rainbow A squirrel holds a maple leaf beside a basket of acorns, with a rainbow and oak tree behind. Tricky Rainbow

Swirly bottle tipping over and pouring curved stripes of stars and bubbles across the sky to clouds, rainbow coloring page

Starry Stripes Pouring Bottle A tipped-over bottle pours wavy stripes of stars and bubbles down to puffy clouds. Tricky Rainbow

Seven hot air balloons floating past a rainbow and clouds above rolling hills, rainbow coloring page

Hot Air Balloons Under a Rainbow Hot air balloons float near a curved band of colors, with fluffy clouds, a sunny sky, and hills below. Tricky Rainbow

Sleeping sloth hanging from a branch with flowers and vines, rainbows and clouds around it, rainbow coloring page

Sleepy Sloth on a Rainbow A sleepy sloth napping on a branch between swirly rainbows, flowers, and clouds. Tricky Rainbow

Cute owl with big round eyes perched on a leafy branch, rainbow arc and full moon behind it, rainbow coloring page

Owl Under a Rainbow An owl with big eyes perches on a branch in front of a rainbow and full moon. Tricky Rainbow

Waterfall pouring over a cliff under a rainbow, with hibiscus, palm leaves and water lilies, rainbow coloring page

Rainforest Waterfall Under a Rainbow A rushing falls spills over a rocky cliff beneath a rainbow, framed by hibiscus flowers and water lilies. Tricky Rainbow

Castle with pointed flag towers under a big rainbow, cobblestone path and moon, rainbow coloring page

Castle Under the Rainbow A fairy-tale castle with flag-topped towers under a big rainbow, with a stone path leading to its door. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling hot air balloon with star and heart patterns over mountains, a farmhouse, and a rainbow, rainbow coloring page

Smiling Balloon over Rainbow Hills A smiling hot air balloon with patterned stripes floats past smiling clouds, a sun, and a rainbow. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling koala hugging a eucalyptus tree under a big rainbow and sunny sky, rainbow coloring page

Koala Hugging a Rainbow Tree A smiling koala hugs a eucalyptus tree in front of a rainbow, with a sun and clouds above. Tricky Rainbow

Teddy bear in a nightcap holding a star, sitting on a sleepy crescent moon under a rainbow, rainbow coloring page

Sleepy Bear on the Moon A teddy bear in a nightcap sits on a crescent moon under a rainbow, with stars and clouds around. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling unicorn with closed eyes sitting on a log raft on a winding river with lily pads, rainbow coloring page

Unicorn Riding a Log Raft A cheerful unicorn rides a log raft down a winding river under a starry night sky. Tricky Rainbow

Striped kite with bow-tie tails flying under a big rainbow above rolling hills and a small house, rainbow coloring page

Rainbow Kite over Hills A kite with bow-tie tails flies under a big rainbow over rolling hills and a small house. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling puppy in rain boots sitting in a puddle under an umbrella, with a rainbow overhead, rainbow coloring page

Puppy Splashing in Puddles A smiling puppy in rain boots sits under an umbrella in a puddle, with a rainbow behind. Tricky Rainbow

Layered birthday cake with star candles, dot and star patterns, balloons and streamers, birthday party rainbow coloring page

Star Candle Birthday Cake A birthday cake on a tall stand with star candles, balloons, streamers, and confetti around it. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling leprechaun waving beside a pot of gold under a big rainbow, rainbow coloring page

Leprechaun and Pot of Gold A waving leprechaun in a tall hat stands beside a coin-filled pot under a big rainbow. Tricky Rainbow

Penguin in a pom-pom hat and striped scarf ice skating on a frozen pond under wavy northern lights, rainbow coloring page

Penguin Ice Skating Under Northern Lights A penguin in a striped scarf and pom-pom hat ice skating on a frozen pond under wavy northern lights. Tricky Rainbow

Striped beach umbrella in sand with starfish and shells, rainbow over the ocean and smiling sun, rainbow coloring page

Rainbow Beach Day by the Sea A striped beach umbrella, starfish and seashells sit on the sand under a rainbow and smiling sun. Tricky Rainbow

Round mandala of rainbow arcs, fluffy clouds and stars around a smiling center star, rainbow coloring page

Rainbow and Cloud Star Mandala A round pattern of rainbows, clouds, and stars with a smiling star in the middle. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling sea turtle swimming past seaweed, starfish, coral and fish underwater, rainbow coloring page

Sea Turtle Swimming Through Reef A smiling sea turtle swims past seaweed, coral, starfish and fish on the ocean floor. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling panda in a helmet riding a bike with a flower basket on a garden path under a rainbow, rainbow coloring page

Panda Riding Bike Under Rainbow A smiling panda in a helmet rides a bike with flowers in its basket under a big rainbow. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling cartoon fox on a grassy hill below a rainbow, with pine trees, a sun, clouds and mushrooms, rainbow coloring page

Woodland Fox Sunshine A smiling fox stands on a grassy hill under a rainbow, with pine trees and a sun behind it. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling dolphin leaping over swirling ocean waves beneath a rainbow and sun, rainbow coloring page

Leaping Dolphin Under Rainbow A smiling dolphin jumps from the sea with a rainbow arching behind it and a lighthouse nearby. Tricky Rainbow

Smiling striped kitten sliding down a rainbow past clouds, sun, stars and hearts, rainbow coloring page

Kitten Sliding Down Rainbow A striped kitten with its eyes closed slides down a rainbow above fluffy clouds. Tricky Rainbow

Treehouse with a shingled roof and ladder in a big tree, curved rainbow bridge to a cloud, rainbow coloring page

Treehouse with Rainbow Bridge A treehouse with a ladder and a curved rainbow bridge leading to a fluffy cloud. Tricky Rainbow

About Tricky coloring pages

Tricky coloring pages are for children aged 8 and up, and for grown-ups who enjoy a slow, calm coloring session. They have smaller shapes, more detail, patterns, mandalas and busy scenes that take time to finish. These pages are a good challenge for kids who find simpler pictures too quick, and many families enjoy coloring them together at the same table.

Fine-tip markers, gel pens and sharp colored pencils work best in small spaces. Start in the middle and work outward so your hand does not smudge the finished parts, and pick a small group of colors before you begin. Three or four colors, repeated across the page, usually look better than every color in the box. Tricky pages are also a lovely way to wind down. Focusing on one small shape at a time can feel calming after a busy school day, and there is no rush: a page can be finished over a few evenings and then hung up with pride.

Questions parents and teachers ask

Are tricky pages only for older kids?

They are designed for ages 8 and up, but younger children who enjoy detail can try them too. Grown-ups often like them for relaxing. If a page feels too hard, try coloring just one part of it.

Which tools work best for detailed pages?

Fine-tip markers, gel pens and sharp colored pencils are best for small shapes. Avoid thick crayons, which cover the lines. Press lightly at first so you can add darker layers later.

How do I choose colors for a mandala or pattern?

Pick three or four colors that look good together, such as blues and greens, or pinks and purples. Repeat them in rings around the center. Using the same color for matching shapes keeps the pattern balanced.

How many tricky coloring pages are there?

There are 944 tricky coloring pages right now, in topics such as alphabet, animals, cartoon characters, fantasy & mythical creatures and flags.

How do I print these coloring pages?

Open any page and press Print, or press Download PDF to save it. Pages are sized for standard US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and also fit A4. Wide pictures print sideways (landscape) automatically.

Can my child color these pages on a phone or tablet?

Yes. Press Color online on any page. Tap a shape to fill it, or draw with the brush, crayon and marker. Press Save to keep the picture in My Gallery on that device; nothing is uploaded.

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