Dragon and Tree of Life Mandala Coloring Page

About this page

To the left, a dragon sits upright with its head turned toward a huge tree that fills the right side of the page. The tree trunk is made of braided strands, with a round mandala in the center and a root system that splits into patterned teardrops below. The crown is round and full of leaves, circles and berry-like dots arranged evenly. The dragon has a ridged mane, curved horns, scales and mandala medallions on its wings, with its tail wrapping around the foot of the tree. The two halves are different in shape but are balanced, so the picture feels settled. The tree's many leaves and the dragon's scales give teens a long, calm project with lots of small areas.

In this picture

• dragon
• tree
• braided trunk
• roots
• leaves
• berry dots
• mandala medallions
• wings
• scales
• horns

Coloring ideas

• Color the tree crown in a mix of spring and autumn greens and golds
• Make the braided trunk two alternating browns
• Pick a single bright color for the medallions on the wings and the trunk so they echo
• Shade the root teardrops from dark to light as they go down

Suggested palette

• leaf green
• bark brown
• gold
• teal
• burnt orange
• plum

Good for

• a nature-inspired coloring session
• a family-tree style art project
• a gift for a tree lover

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.