Leafy Sun Mandala Coloring Page

About this page

A large blank circle sits at the center of this sun-inspired mandala. Long wavy rays spread from it in a neat ring, and a second ring of small pointed leaves fills the spaces between those rays. Everything is held inside one smooth outer circle, giving the page a clear frame without a crowded background. The generous center is a good place for a bold color or a soft blend, while the rays and leaves offer two easy repeating choices. Start with a sunny center, then color every other long ray a different shade so the wheel turns around the page. Let the small leaves use a deeper green or blue to separate them from the rays. The thin bands near the outer edge work well in a pale neutral. This page makes a friendly rainy-day activity and can also become a bright seasonal classroom display.

In this picture

• plain circular center
• long wavy sun rays
• small pointed leaves
• inner curved bands
• smooth outer circle

Coloring ideas

• Blend yellow into orange inside the large center circle and keep a small highlight uncolored.
• Alternate two shades along the long wavy rays to create a turning sun effect.
• Color the small leaves a deeper green or teal, then use a pale neutral on the narrow outer bands.

Suggested palette

• sunshine yellow
• orange
• leaf green
• teal
• warm gray

Good for

• a rainy-day coloring activity
• a seasonal classroom display

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.