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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Tall sunflowers, butterflies and bees near a picket fence and watering can, summer coloring page

Summer Garden Tall sunflowers, butterflies and bees near a picket fence and watering can. Tricky Summer

Sailboat with a flag and anchor on its hull sailing near a lighthouse and rocky cliff, summer coloring page

Sailboat Near Lighthouse Colorin… Sailboat with a flag and anchor on its hull sailing near a lighthouse and rocky cliff. Tricky Summer

Tent beside a crackling campfire under a crescent moon, with a guitar, backpack, and pine trees, summer coloring page

Camping for Kids Tent beside a crackling campfire under a crescent moon, with a guitar, backpack, and pine trees. Tricky Summer

Beach scene with palm trees, a thatched Surf Shack hut, four patterned surfboards and a sandcastle, summer coloring page

Summer Beach with palm trees and a Surf Shack Beach scene with palm trees, a thatched Surf Shack hut, four patterned surfboards and a sandcastle. Tricky Summer

Life preserver with rope ties on a wooden dock, smiling sun, seagulls and waves in the background, summer coloring page

Summer Life Preserver Life preserver with rope ties on a wooden dock, smiling sun, seagulls and waves in the background. Tricky Summer

Smiling frog sitting on a lily pad near a dragonfly, sun and cattails, summer coloring page

Frog on Lily Pad Smiling frog sitting on a lily pad near a dragonfly, sun and cattails. Tricky Summer

Push lawn mower cutting grass near a picket fence, with a smiling sun, clouds and flowers, summer coloring page

Lawn Mower Cutting Grass Push lawn mower cutting grass near a picket fence, with a smiling sun, clouds and flowers. Tricky Summer

Smiling octopus wearing swim goggles waving eight tentacles beside a sun, starfish and seashell, summer coloring page

Octopus Wearing Swim Goggles Smiling octopus wearing swim goggles waving eight tentacles beside a sun, starfish and seashell. Tricky Summer

Whole orange with a leaf, a lime slice, a smiling sun and small stars and bubbles around them, summer coloring page

With Citrus Slices Whole orange with a leaf, a lime slice, a smiling sun and small stars and bubbles around them. Tricky Summer

Smiling cartoon fish with striped body and fins swimming past coral, seaweed and a starfish, summer coloring page

Tropical Fish Smiling cartoon fish with striped body and fins swimming past coral, seaweed and a starfish. Tricky Summer

Smiling turtle in a diving mask and snorkel swimming underwater near seaweed and a starfish, summer coloring page

Turtle for Kids Smiling turtle in a diving mask and snorkel swimming underwater near seaweed and a starfish. Tricky Summer

Smiling ladybug with round spots sitting on a big leaf, with sun, clouds, and flowers, summer coloring page

Ladybug on Leaf Smiling ladybug with round spots sitting on a big leaf, with sun, clouds, and flowers. Tricky Summer

Smiling sea turtle swimming past fish and bubbles, with seaweed and a starfish on the sea floor, summer coloring page

Sea Turtle Swimming Smiling sea turtle swimming past fish and bubbles, with seaweed and a starfish on the sea floor. Tricky Summer

Smiling sun and a diamond kite with a ribbon tail of bows over clouds and flowers, summer coloring page

Kite Flying Smiling sun and a diamond kite with a ribbon tail of bows over clouds and flowers. Tricky Summer

Amy Rose waving with one hand and holding a large hammer, surrounded by stars and hearts, Sonic coloring page

Amy Rose Holding Piko Hammer Amy Rose waving with one hand and holding a large hammer, surrounded by stars and hearts. Tricky Sonic

Cartoon fox Tails flying with arms outstretched past clouds, stars and a smiling sun, Sonic coloring page

Tails Flying Cartoon fox Tails flying with arms outstretched past clouds, stars and a smiling sun. Tricky Sonic

Sonic the Hedgehog mid-jump with a raised fist, surrounded by rings, stars, and clouds, Sonic coloring page

Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog mid-jump with a raised fist, surrounded by rings, stars, and clouds. Tricky Sonic

Sonic and Tails waving side by side on grass under clouds, Sonic coloring page

Sonic and Tails Sonic and Tails waving side by side on grass under clouds. Tricky Sonic

Smiling cat character waving with one hand, flame-shaped quills, fluffy cuffs and stars behind, Sonic coloring page

Sonic and Blaze Smiling cat character waving with one hand, flame-shaped quills, fluffy cuffs and stars behind. Tricky Sonic

Sonic the Hedgehog with clenched fists and spiky quills, surrounded by jagged bursts and stars, Sonic coloring page

Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog with clenched fists and spiky quills, surrounded by jagged bursts and stars. Tricky Sonic

Big the Cat waving with Froggy on his shoulder, Sonic giving a thumbs up, flowers and smiling sun, Sonic coloring page

Big the Cat Big the Cat waving with Froggy on his shoulder, Sonic giving a thumbs up, flowers and smiling sun. Tricky Sonic

Sonic the Hedgehog running up a curved loop track with three rings, a smiling sun, and clouds above, Sonic coloring page

Sonic Running Loop Sonic the Hedgehog running up a curved loop track with three rings, a smiling sun, and clouds above. Tricky Sonic

Sonic the Hedgehog waving in front of a large gold ring with stars around him, Sonic coloring page

Sonic with Ring Sonic the Hedgehog waving in front of a large gold ring with stars around him. Tricky Sonic

Sonic the Hedgehog smirking while riding a hoverboard, with stars, clouds and wavy lines below, Sonic coloring page

Sonic Riding Hoverboard Sonic the Hedgehog smirking while riding a hoverboard, with stars, clouds and wavy lines below. Tricky Sonic

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)