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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Tilted lowrider car with flames on the hood and spoked wire wheels, car coloring page

Lowrider Car A lowrider car tilted up on its wheels, with flames on the hood and spoked wire wheels. Tricky Car

Large outlined letter M filled with music notes and stars, surrounded by sparkles and notes, Letter M coloring page

Letter M Filled with Music Notes A big letter M filled with music notes and stars, with more notes and sparkles around it. Tricky Letter M

Large outlined capital I beside a violin with its bow and floating music notes, Letter I coloring page

Alphabet Letter I with Instrument A large outlined letter I beside a violin, its bow, and a few music notes. Tricky Letter I

Bold capital I beside igloos, a penguin in a scarf, a snowman and a smiling moon under stars, Letter I coloring page

Letter I Igloo A big outlined letter I beside igloos, a penguin, a snowman and a smiling moon in a snowy night. Tricky Letter I

Smiling mermaid with a starfish in her wavy hair waving on a rock beside a large letter M, Letter M coloring page

Mermaid With Letter M A smiling mermaid waving from a rock next to a large letter M. Tricky Letter M

Smiling jester in a bell hat waving beside a big outlined letter J with stars, Letter J coloring page

Smiling Jester Waving Beside Letter J A smiling jester in a bell hat waves beside a big outlined letter J with confetti. Tricky Letter J

Cartoon koala hugging a leafy tree beside a large outlined letter K with KOALA below, Letter K coloring page

Koala Hugging Tree A cartoon koala hugging a tree beside a large outlined letter K. Tricky Letter K

Large outlined letter J filled with diamonds and round gems, with sparkles and gems around it, Letter J coloring page

Jewel-filled Letter J with Sparkles A big letter J filled with diamonds and round gems, with sparkles floating around the outside. Tricky Letter J

Large letter K filled with diamond and starburst patterns, surrounded by stars and circles, Letter K coloring page

Letter K with Starburst Patterns A large letter K filled with diamond and starburst patterns, with stars and circles around it. Tricky Letter K

Kookaburra perched on a leafy branch with berries beside a big outlined letter K, Letter K coloring page

Alphabet with Kook… A kookaburra perched on a leafy branch beside a large outlined letter K. Tricky Letter K

Jester clown popping out of a coiled-spring jack-in-the-box beside a big letter J, Letter J coloring page

Letter J with Popping Jack-in-the-box A jester clown popping out of a jack-in-the-box with a big letter J beside it. Tricky Letter J

Smiling boy in a striped shirt and polka-dot hat juggling balls beside a big letter J with, Letter J coloring coloring page

Juggling Boy in Polka-dot Hat A smiling boy in a polka-dot hat juggles balls beside a large letter J. Tricky Letter J

Smiling boy in a white karate uniform throwing a punch beside a big outlined letter K, Letter K coloring page

Karate Boy Punching Letter K A smiling boy in a karate uniform punches beside a large outlined letter K. Tricky Letter K

Smiling baby iguana in a flower crown sitting beside a big letter I, Letter I coloring page

Iguana in a Flower Crown A smiling baby iguana in a flower crown sitting beside a big letter I. Tricky Letter I

Smiling elephant with raised trunk and star blanket beside a big outlined letter I, Letter I coloring page

With Elephant A smiling elephant in a star-patterned blanket stands beside a giant outlined letter I. Tricky Letter I

Jet ski with sparkles riding over curling waves beside a large outlined letter J with a sun above, Letter J coloring page

Alphabet with Jet A jet ski speeding over curling waves beside a large outlined letter J. Tricky Letter J

Patterned kimono with a tied sash hanging on a wooden rack beside a large letter K, Letter K coloring page

Kimono on a Wooden Rack A kimono with a tied sash hanging on a wooden rack beside a large letter K. Tricky Letter K

Smiling cartoon king waving and holding a scepter beside a large letter K, Letter K coloring page

Royal King Waving Letter K A smiling cartoon king waving and holding a scepter next to a large letter K. Tricky Letter K

Smiling knight with a feather on his helmet waving and holding a star shield beside a large letter K, Letter K coloring page

Waving Knight with Star Shield A smiling knight in a plumed helmet waves while holding a star shield beside a large letter K. Tricky Letter K

Smiling jerboa with long ears and a feathery tail leaping over desert dunes beside a letter J, Letter J coloring page

Jerboa Jumping with Letter J A jerboa hopping over desert sand beside a large outlined letter J. Tricky Letter J

Large outlined letter J beside a glass mason jar full of cherries with a JAR label, Letter J coloring page

Letter J A large outlined letter J beside a mason jar full of cherries. Tricky Letter J

Smiling cartoon iguana in sunglasses and a fedora sitting on a log beside a big letter I, Letter I coloring page

Letter I Iguana A cartoon iguana in sunglasses and a fedora sits on a log beside a big letter I. Tricky Letter I

Big letter A with a small triangle inside, surrounded by many bubbles of various sizes, letter a coloring page

Letter a Surrounded by Bubbles Big letter A with a small triangle inside, surrounded by many bubbles of various sizes. Tricky Letter A

Big outline letter A with nine ants marching around it, some carrying leaves, letter a coloring page

Ants Marching Around Letter A Big outline letter A with nine ants marching around it, some carrying leaves. Tricky Letter A

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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