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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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Cartoon detective cat in a hat and trench coat looking at paw prints with a magnifying glass, cat coloring page
Detective Cat A cat in a hat and coat studies paw prints on a sidewalk with a magnifying glass. Tricky Cat
Smiling cat in a sun hat and overalls watering sunflowers in a garden, cat coloring page
Cat Watering Sunflowers Coloring… A smiling cat in overalls sprinkles tall sunflowers with a can of water on a sunny day. Tricky Cat
Smiling cat sitting on a shelf beside stacked books and a leafy potted plant, cat coloring page
Cat Sitting on Bookshelf A smiling cat sits on a shelf beside stacked books and a leafy plant, with a string of flags above. Tricky Cat
Smiling cat wearing a neckerchief sitting by a campfire near a striped tent and pine trees, cat coloring page
Camping Cat Wearing a Neckerchief A smiling cat in a neckerchief sits by a campfire under a moon and stars. Tricky Cat
Smiling cat in a backward cap riding a star-patterned skateboard at a skate park, cat coloring page
Cat Riding Skateboard A smiling cat in a cap rides a star-patterned skateboard past ramps at a skate park. Tricky Cat
Cartoon cat with round glasses reading an open book at a desk beside tea and a READ sign, cat coloring page
Cat Librarian A cat with round glasses reads at a desk piled with books beside a cup of tea. Tricky Cat
Cartoon cat driving a small open car on a winding road past trees, flowers and a sun, cat coloring page
Cat Driving Car A cartoon cat with big eyes steers a small open car along a winding road lined with trees. Tricky Cat
Cartoon cat chef in a hat and apron holding a spoon by a mixing bowl and muffin tray, cat coloring page
Cat Chef Baking Muffins A cartoon cat in a chef hat and apron stirs a bowl while baking muffins in a kitchen. Tricky Cat
Astronaut cat in a glass helmet waving beside a rocket ship, with planets, a smiling moon and stars, cat coloring page
Astronaut Cat in Space A cat in a space suit waving beside a rocket, with planets, a smiling moon, and stars. Tricky Cat
Cartoon cat in a beret painting a rainbow on an easel beside a smiling sun, cat coloring page
Artist Cat Painting Rainbow A cat in a beret paints a rainbow on an easel beside paint jars and brushes. Tricky Cat
Smiling princess with a tiara and wavy hair waving on a stone path near a castle, Barbie coloring page
Princess Doll A smiling princess with a tiara waves on a stone path beside a castle. Tricky Barbie
Smiling girl with star hair clips in high pigtails singing into a microphone on a stage, Barbie coloring page
Pop Star Doll A cheerful girl with star hair clips sings into a microphone on a stage with music notes. Tricky Barbie
Mermaid with long wavy hair and a starfish in it swimming past a big clam shell, Barbie coloring page
Mermaid Doll Swimming A mermaid with wavy hair and a scaled tail swimming underwater beside a big clam shell. Tricky Barbie
Smiling mermaid with wavy hair waving beside two sea turtles and small fish underwater, Barbie coloring page
Mermaid for Kids A smiling mermaid waves beside two sea turtles in an underwater scene with seaweed and fish. Tricky Barbie
Girl in a sun hat and sunglasses holding a star tote bag near a beach ball and sandcastle, Barbie coloring page
Fashionable Doll on Beach Vacation A girl in a sun hat and sunglasses holds a tote bag on a sunny beach with palm trees. Tricky Barbie
Cartoon girl with wavy hair and a tiara in a puffy ruffled gown with a big bow, Barbie coloring page
Fashionable Doll A cartoon girl with a tiara and a puffy ruffled gown decorated with stars and hearts. Tricky Barbie
Smiling girl in a riding helmet on a pony with a flowing mane and bridle, fence behind, Barbie coloring page
Fashionable Doll and Pony A smiling girl in a riding helmet sits on a pony by a wooden fence. Tricky Barbie
Smiling cartoon fairy girl with flower hair clips holding a star wand in a garden, Barbie coloring page
Fairy Doll Holding Star Wand A smiling fairy girl with butterfly wings holds a star wand in a flower garden with mushrooms. Tricky Barbie
Fairy girl with wavy hair holding a star wand in a flower garden with daisies and tulips, Barbie coloring page
Fairy Doll A fairy with long wavy hair and big patterned wings holding a star wand in a flower garden. Tricky Barbie
Smiling cartoon girl in a flower sun hat watering smiling sunflowers with a watering can, Barbie coloring page
Doll Watering Sunflowers Colorin… A cartoon girl in a sun hat watering a row of smiling sunflowers with a watering can. Tricky Barbie
Smiling doll vet in lab coat and paw-print scrubs with a puppy and kitten on a clinic table, Barbie coloring page
Doll Veterinarian Caring for Pets A smiling doll vet stands behind a puppy and a kitten at a clinic table. Tricky Barbie
Cartoon girl teacher with glasses and a high ponytail pointing at ABC and 123 on a chalkboard, Barbie coloring page
Doll Teacher A girl teacher with glasses points at letters and numbers on a chalkboard in a classroom. Tricky Barbie
Girl scientist with goggles holding a bubbling flask by test tubes and a microscope, Barbie coloring page
Doll Scientist A girl scientist with goggles holding a bubbling flask in a lab. Tricky Barbie
Smiling cartoon girl with a ponytail riding a star-print skateboard past a ramp, Barbie coloring page
Doll Riding Skateboard A cartoon girl with a ponytail skateboarding past a ramp and a picket fence. Tricky Barbie

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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