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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Rider in a helmet guiding a horse over a brick wall jump, crowd and flags in the background, horse coloring page

Show Horse Jumping A rider in a helmet guides a horse over a brick jump at a busy horse show. Tricky Horse

Winged horse with a flowing mane and feathered wings flying over mountains and swirly clouds, horse coloring page

Pegasus Soaring over Mountain Range A winged horse flies above clouds and mountains, with stars and a sun in the sky. Tricky Horse

Winged horse with feathered wings leaping over clouds under a crescent moon and stars, horse coloring page

Pegasus for Kids A winged horse with feathered wings leaping over clouds beneath a crescent moon and stars. Tricky Horse

Armored horse with a feather plume, star-patterned blanket and castle behind it, horse coloring page

Knight Horse A decorated horse in fancy armor with a feather plume, standing near a castle on a cobblestone path. Tricky Horse

Horse standing in a gazebo with ivy climbing the posts and flowers below, horse coloring page

Horse Under Gazebo A horse standing inside a garden gazebo covered in climbing ivy and surrounded by flowers. Tricky Horse

Horse galloping through splashing ocean waves on a beach under a sun and clouds, horse coloring page

Horse Running on Beach A horse with a flowing mane and tail splashes through ocean waves under a sunny sky. Tricky Horse

Horse pulling a wooden carriage with a driver in a hat on a country road, horse coloring page

Horse Pulling Wooden Carriage Co… A driver in a hat steers a horse hitched to a small covered carriage on a country road. Tricky Horse

Boy driving a horse-drawn hay wagon with a canvas top past a fence and barn, horse coloring page

Horse Pulling Hay Wagon Coloring… A boy drives a horse pulling a covered hay wagon along a winding country road. Tricky Horse

Rider in a helmet guiding a leaping horse over a striped jump fence with flower pots, horse coloring page

Horse Leaping over Fence Colorin… A rider in a helmet guides a horse as it leaps over a striped jump with flowers nearby. Tricky Horse

Smiling girl in a cap brushing a saddled horse beside a wooden barn with a horseshoe, horse coloring page

Horse Grooming A girl in a cap brushes her saddled horse beside a wooden barn with a bucket nearby. Tricky Horse

Horse galloping through ocean waves with a flowing mane, starfish and shells on the sand, horse coloring page

Horse Galloping in Ocean Waves A horse splashing through shallow waves on a beach, with a sun, seagulls and seashells. Tricky Horse

Galloping horse with flowing mane in a flower meadow with mountains and a smiling sun, horse coloring page

Horse Galloping in Meadow Colori… A horse running through a flowery meadow with mountains, clouds and a smiling sun behind it. Tricky Horse

Spotted horse with a flowing mane eating carrots from a wooden bucket by a fence and hay bale, horse coloring page

Spotted Horse Eating Carrots by Barn A spotted horse munching carrots from a wooden bucket on a farm with a barn and hay bale. Tricky Horse

Spotted cartoon horse chewing a carrot by a wooden crate full of carrots and a wooden fence, horse coloring page

Horse Eating Carrots A spotted horse munches a carrot beside a crate full of carrots and a wooden fence. Tricky Horse

Spotted horse with a halter drinking from a stone trough beside a wishing well and wooden fence, horse coloring page

Horse Drinking Water A spotted horse bends its head to drink from a stone trough beside a stone well. Tricky Horse

Horse with a flowing mane drinking from a stream among pine trees and rocks, horse coloring page

Horse Drinking from Stream Color… A horse bends its head to drink from a winding stream in a pine forest. Tricky Horse

Horse drinking from a forest pond with ripples, ferns, rocks and tall trees around it, horse coloring page

Horse Drinking from Pond A horse with a long flowing mane bends its head to drink from a pond in a leafy forest. Tricky Horse

Horse with a flowing mane and star-patterned blanket under a full moon and shooting stars, horse coloring page

Horse Under Stars A horse with a star-patterned blanket stands on a grassy hill beneath a full moon and shooting stars. Tricky Horse

Horse standing on a path beside an ivy-covered stone archway, with a wooden fence and flowers, horse coloring page

Horse Near Archway A horse stands on a winding path near a stone archway covered in ivy, with flowers in the grass. Tricky Horse

Smiling spotted horse beside a stone fountain with tulips, daisies and butterflies, horse coloring page

Spotted Horse by Garden Fountain A smiling horse with spots stands near a fountain, with flowers, a stone path and butterflies nearby. Tricky Horse

Horse walking with a braided mane, a feather on its head and a flower garland, horse coloring page

Feathered Horse in Flower Garland A prancing horse with a braided mane, flower garland, tail bows and a feather on its head. Tricky Horse

Horse with a saddle and bridle tied to a wooden post beside a log cabin with pine trees, horse coloring page

Horse A saddled horse tied to a wooden post in front of a log cabin with a stone chimney. Tricky Horse

Smiling horse in a star-print blanket standing in snow by pine trees and a wooden fence, horse coloring page

Horse in Snow A smiling horse wearing a star-print blanket stands in a snowy yard beside pine trees and a fence. Tricky Horse

Horse with a flowing mane and patched coat standing in a lavender field with butterflies, horse coloring page

Horse in Lavender A horse with a flowing mane standing among lavender plants while butterflies flutter overhead. Tricky Horse

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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Alphabet Animals Anime Bugs & birds Cartoon Characters Fantasy & Mythical Creatures Flags Holidays House How to Train Your Dragon Months Nature Space Under the sea Vehicles Weather Easy pages (ages 2–4) Medium pages (ages 5–7)