A serene lotus mandala, its layered petals opening symmetrically around a calm centre — perhaps the most soothing page in the whole collection.
The lotus has long been a symbol of calm, and it makes a gorgeous mandala: rows of pointed petals layer outward, each ring slightly larger than the last, in perfect symmetry. Colouring it is deeply relaxing — the repeated petals invite a gentle gradient from the centre out, and the balanced shape encourages mirrored colour choices. Soft pinks and greens give a natural lotus, while blues and purples make something more dreamlike. It is aimed at teens and adults seeking a quiet, mindful page, and it pairs perfectly with the ideas in our piece on mandala coloring and focus. Colored pencils suit the layered petals best. Download it free as a print-ready PDF and a PNG, with no sign-up.
Coloring idea: Fade from a pale centre to deeper petals at the edge for a soft, glowing lotus.
Curious why mandalas feel so calming? Read mandala coloring and focus, and pick your tools with crayons vs pencils vs markers.
