Crystal Guardian Mandala Dragon Coloring Page

About this page

A scaly dragon curls around a tall faceted crystal at the center of the page, with one clawed foot resting on each side of it. The crystal is made of long pointed planes, and smaller crystals sprout around its base among leaf shapes. Behind the dragon, an arched halo is built from rows of gem-like diamonds and a dotted band, and the two wings open on either side, each with a round mandala and diamond patterns. The dragon's head is turned to the right with ridged horns, and its tail wraps around the front of the base. The scene is tightly packed, so shapes touch and overlap, and it has a symmetrical, jewelry-like look. Its many tiny diamond and scale sections are made for teens who enjoy slow, detailed work.

In this picture

• dragon
• faceted crystal
• small crystals
• gem-like halo
• diamond patterns
• two wings
• round mandalas
• scales
• clawed feet
• leaf shapes

Coloring ideas

• Color each crystal facet in a slightly different tone of one cool color
• Alternate bright and dark jewel colors around the diamond halo
• Make the round mandalas on the wings match the crystal color
• Give the dragon's scales a warm color so it contrasts with the crystal

Suggested palette

• amethyst
• sapphire blue
• emerald
• ruby red
• silver
• gold

Good for

• a gemstone-themed art project
• a gift for a fantasy fan
• a shading practice sheet

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.