Dragon on a Lotus Pedestal Coloring Page

About this page

Seated upright on a large, layered lotus flower, a dragon holds its head high and faces right. The lotus has rows of pointed petals, with dotted lines arcing around it, and each petal carries its own small pattern. The dragon's chest and legs are covered in scales, and a flower-like medallion sits at the center of the chest. Both wings spread wide and are filled with large mandala flowers and decorative circles, while the tail curves up at the right and ends in a feather-like tip. The pose is balanced and almost regal, with the flower serving as a pedestal. Plenty of white space around the edges lets the pattern stand out. A good fit for teens who like symmetry and detailed small spaces.

In this picture

• dragon
• lotus pedestal
• pointed petals
• chest medallion
• wings
• mandala flowers
• scales
• dotted arcs
• clawed feet
• feather-like tail tip

Coloring ideas

• Color the lotus petals pink at the tips and orange at the base
• Fill the chest medallion with the brightest color on the dragon
• Pick two colors for the wing flowers and swap them between wings
• Shade the dotted arcs in a soft metallic tone

Suggested palette

• lotus pink
• gold
• jade green
• deep purple
• white
• bronze

Good for

• a calming evening coloring habit
• a symmetry-focused art exercise
• a gift for a lotus or mandala fan

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.