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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Smiling cartoon pumpkin with a curly vine and leaves around it, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Smiling cartoon pumpkin with a curly vine and leaves around it. Tricky Thanksgiving

Two smiling acorns with patterned caps and oak leaves, stars and swirls around them, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thanksgiving with Smiling Cartoons Two smiling acorns with patterned caps and oak leaves, stars and swirls around them. Tricky Thanksgiving

Apple pie with scalloped crust surrounded by apples and fall leaves, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thanksgiving Apple Pie Apple pie with scalloped crust surrounded by apples and fall leaves. Tricky Thanksgiving

Cartoon turkey in a puffy chef hat with a fan of tail feathers, next to a pumpkin and pie, Thanksgiving coloring page

Turkey Wearing Chef Hat Coloring Cartoon turkey in a puffy chef hat with a fan of tail feathers, next to a pumpkin and pie. Tricky Thanksgiving

Owl in a pilgrim hat on a ridged pumpkin, wings spread, with oak leaves and an acorn, Thanksgiving coloring page

Owl on Pumpkin Owl in a pilgrim hat on a ridged pumpkin, wings spread, with oak leaves and an acorn. Tricky Thanksgiving

Woven basket filled with two pears, grapes and a bow, with leaves and a pumpkin around it, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thanksgiving of Fruit Woven basket filled with two pears, grapes and a bow, with leaves and a pumpkin around it. Tricky Thanksgiving

Wishbone tied with a bow and long ribbon tails, surrounded by fall leaves and stars, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thanksgiving Wishbone Wishbone tied with a bow and long ribbon tails, surrounded by fall leaves and stars. Tricky Thanksgiving

Maple and oak leaves on a branch with acorns, leaves falling, smiling pumpkin on a hill, Thanksgiving coloring page

Autumn Leaves Maple and oak leaves on a branch with acorns, leaves falling, smiling pumpkin on a hill. Tricky Thanksgiving

Roast turkey on a platter with berries and leaves, a pumpkin beside it, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thanksgiving Turkey Roast turkey on a platter with berries and leaves, a pumpkin beside it. Tricky Thanksgiving

Smiling cartoon turkey wearing a Pilgrim hat and holding a THANKFUL banner, with striped tail, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thankful Turkey Smiling cartoon turkey wearing a Pilgrim hat and holding a THANKFUL banner, with striped tail. Tricky Thanksgiving

Two tall sunflowers with crosshatched centers beside a pumpkin and fallen leaves, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thanksgiving Sunflower and Pumpkin Two tall sunflowers with crosshatched centers beside a pumpkin and fallen leaves. Tricky Thanksgiving

Cartoon turkey in a Pilgrim hat smiling and standing beside a pumpkin with leaves on the ground, Thanksgiving coloring page

Turkey Cartoon turkey in a Pilgrim hat smiling and standing beside a pumpkin with leaves on the ground. Tricky Thanksgiving

Smiling scarecrow in straw hat and overalls with a bird on its arm, surrounded by pumpkins, Thanksgiving coloring page

Scarecrow for Kids Smiling scarecrow in straw hat and overalls with a bird on its arm, surrounded by pumpkins. Tricky Thanksgiving

Apple basket with a curved handle heaped with apples, a pumpkin and loose leaves beside it, Thanksgiving coloring page

Thanksgiving Apple Basket Apple basket with a curved handle heaped with apples, a pumpkin and loose leaves beside it. Tricky Thanksgiving

Smiling sunflower, daisy and tulip with happy faces and leafy stems standing in a row, flower coloring page

Smiling Sunflower Friends Smiling sunflower, daisy and tulip with happy faces and leafy stems standing in a row. Tricky Flowers

Three smiling flowers, a daisy, tulip and sunflower with butterflies and leaves, flower coloring page

Smiling Flower Friends Three smiling flowers, a daisy, tulip and sunflower with butterflies and leaves. Tricky Flowers

Smiling penguin in striped beanie and scarf standing by two gift boxes with bows, Christmas coloring page

Penguin Wearing Winter Beanie Smiling penguin in striped beanie and scarf standing by two gift boxes with bows. Tricky Christmas Animals

Smiling elf with a bell on his hat carrying a giant polka dot gift with a big bow, Christmas coloring page

Elf Carrying Giant Present Smiling elf with a bell on his hat carrying a giant polka dot gift with a big bow. Tricky Christmas Elf

Smiling gingerbread reindeer with a big bow sitting beside a candy cane and gift, Christmas coloring page

Gingerbread Reindeer Smiling gingerbread reindeer with a big bow sitting beside a candy cane and gift. Tricky Gingerbread Man

Reindeer Playing with a Jingle Bell Christmas coloring page for kids

Reindeer Playing with a Jingle Bell Reindeer Playing with a Jingle Bell, a tricky coloring page for ages 8+ to print or color online. Tricky Reindeer

Smiling squirrel in a Santa hat and striped scarf hugging a pinecone, with snowflakes and holly, Christmas coloring page

Squirrel Holding Pinecone Smiling squirrel in a Santa hat and striped scarf hugging a pinecone, with snowflakes and holly. Tricky Christmas Animals

Smiling dog with reindeer antlers and a striped scarf sitting beside stacked gift boxes with bows, Christmas coloring page

Dog Wearing Reindeer Antlers Smiling dog with reindeer antlers and a striped scarf sitting beside stacked gift boxes with bows. Tricky Christmas Animals

Smiling squirrel in a Santa hat and striped scarf holding a big pinecone, with snowflakes overhead, Christmas coloring page

Squirrel Holding Pinecone Colori… Smiling squirrel in a Santa hat and striped scarf holding a big pinecone, with snowflakes overhead. Tricky Christmas Animals

Santa Claus waving from a sleigh pulled by two reindeer, toy sack behind him, Christmas coloring page

Santa Claus Driving Sleigh Santa Claus waving from a sleigh pulled by two reindeer, toy sack behind him. Tricky Santa Claus

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)