Dog with Scarf and Leaves Coloring Page

About this page

Standing tall on a small grassy mound, this dog looks off to the left with its mouth open and tongue out. A long scarf is wrapped twice around the neck, with one end hanging down the chest and the other streaming out behind as if caught by a breeze. The bushy tail is raised at the right, and thick feathered fur covers the chest and legs. At the lower left, two large pointed leaves lie on the ground with clear veins running through them, and short tufts of grass and a few pebbles dot the mound. Nothing else is drawn, so the whole sheet stays open and airy. The scarf folds and the leaf veins make nice contrast to the soft fur. This medium-difficulty page is aimed at teens, and it suits anyone who wants to build up an autumn palette on a single, clearly drawn animal.

In this picture

• dog
• scarf
• leaves
• tail
• grass tufts
• pebbles
• paws

Coloring ideas

• Color the scarf in a warm plaid-like mix of two colors, fold by fold
• Give the two big leaves different autumn colors, one orange and one deep red
• Fade the leaf veins into a darker tone near the stem
• Shade the tail darker underneath and lighter along the top edge

Suggested palette

• rust orange
• deep red
• mustard
• golden brown
• olive green
• cream

Good for

• an autumn theme week
• a seasonal classroom display
• a cozy evening hobby

Coloring tips

• Start with the largest areas, then add detail.
• Test markers on spare paper to prevent bleed-through.
• Use lighter layers first when working with colored pencils.

Print guide

1. Choose the PDF that matches your paper size.
2. Print at 100% scale or “actual size”.
3. Use portrait orientation and normal print quality.