Get links to over 100 free adult coloring pages! You’ll love these printable favorites including all occasion, nature, inspirational quotes, holidays, and more.
Scroll down to the bottom of the post to get a video of something you can make with your coloring pages once they’re complete! It’s a fun craft idea so I’ll let you check it out.

I’m totally obsessed with adult coloring! And free adult coloring pages so that I can practice my craft. Not so very long ago, I wrote a guide on how to do it – because let me be honest, as an adult I need to be told how to relax. In that guide, I also reviewed various coloring tools and which ones were my favorites.
Adult Coloring Pages
Now I’m sharing a HUGE collection of free adult coloring pages with you! I absolutely love coloring books and own a bunch of those, but I love the printable adult coloring pages too. It’s nice to be able to grab a particular design that you like depending on your mood!
If you are just as into free coloring pages as I am, check out the options below. I’ve been to each of these links personally and have either printed and colored them (or they are on my list). There’s a ton and it’s going to take me awhile to work through of them . . . but that’s what I love!
This list should keep you busy for, well, forever! Visit the links below to download your favorite free coloring pages. These free adult coloring pages (with a few at the bottom for kids because I felt guilty) are organized by category so you can find what you are looking for easily. Enjoy!
What Paper Should I Use for Printing my Pages?
Standard printer paper is typically 20 – 40 lb. I like to use 60 or 80 lb. paper to print my coloring pages (which is typically at most stores where you’d buy printer paper).
When the paper is a bit thicker, it makes the colors more vibrant. Standard printer paper is very thin!
The 60 or 80 lb. paper is also easier to use in crafts. If I know I’m going to Mod Podge the pages, I might even print them on white cardstock!

What Colored Pencils Should I Use?
It’s funny you should ask, because I’ve tested a bunch of colored pencils myself and found the best colored pencils for adult coloring books (and they work for printables too).
To give you an idea of what to expect, I found the Pentel Arts set of 24 colored pencils to be the best cheap colored pencils. You need to see my other picks though – there are some fun options!
Now onto the pages! NOTE: You don’t need to pay for any of these pages, however – you might need to sign up for some mailing lists depending on the blog (most are just straight download with no sign up).
There are plenty of options if you don’t feel comfortable signing up for a list, although you can unsubscribe after you get your page. If that doesn’t appeal, you’ll still find something you like I’m sure. You can also check Etsy for some paid, inexpensive options.
Enjoy your freebies!
Adult Coloring Pages
Get over 100 free coloring pages in a variety of categories: celebrations, nature, holiday, and more! There's something for everyone here.
CELEBRATIONS Printable Adult Coloring Pages
Printable Coloring Cards
Get three different all occasion cards: Happy Birthday, You're Too Sweet, and Hey Girl Hey. Color them in then send them off!
Happy Birthday Gift Tags
If you're looking for something quick and easy to color, a Happy Birthday gift tag is where it's at.
It's Your Birthday
Get a Happy Birthday design with butterflies as well as flourishes and border designs. There are other designs offered here as well.
Thank You Card
I'm a big fan of knit sweaters, and this thank you card has that vibe. It's a perfect thank you for the holidays!
Delicious Doughnuts
Coloring doughnuts would make me so hungry! This is a fun page that anyone would love.
Thank You So Much
Choose between two full page options - rainbow with flowers and sunshine, or a completely floral motif.
GENERAL & ALL-OCCASION Free Coloring Pages
Many Mandalas
This mandala provides some larger areas and some smaller areas for coloring, which gives you the best of both worlds. I love using my metallic and glitter pens on smaller areas of a larger design.
Paint Brushes
I love the idea of coloring in craft supplies - with my craft supplies! This is cute enough to hang when you're done.
Never Stop
If you need some motivation, this is a great page for coloring! It features the words "never stop" with several leaves and flourishes.
Abstract Shapes
Abstract designs are fun for coloring because you can use a ton of colors and really zone out as you scribble and fill in the various areas.
Crayon Mandala
If you love mandalas like I do, you'll enjoy this intricate mandala of crayons to print and color.
Plant Lovers
For those who love plants, have a green thumb or enjoy a little coloring. This succulent coloring sheet is adorable and fun!
Binder Cover
This is a coloring page binder cover that you can use for school, or for your own planner.
PS - get more Happy Planner printables here.
Glittering Gemstones
It's fun practicing shading with these geometric gemstones! This page is perfect for beginners.
Geometric Lines
This page is a great collection of triangles made of up long rectangles! It's perfect for when you're on a long conference call. Very soothing.
Knot and Rings
If you're not ready to go "full mandala" but want to color something similar, this is a great knot and ring design that won't take too long to fill in.
Modern Mask
This image was inspired by a Mayan mask! It also reminds me of totem poles you might find where I live in the Pacific Northwest US.
Rows of Houses
Who are the people in your neighborhood? Play with different color schemes on the homes of your dreams with this page.
Mason Jars
Play with various mason jar designs on a coloring page! Use your markers or crayons to creating shading or different color combinations.
Retro Kitchenware
Have fun coloring in the cutest kitchenware ever! There are so many darling elements on this page that it provides hours of fun.
Sewing Machines
Once you're done filling in these adorable sewing machines, you can hang this page in your craft room or sewing studio.
Sewing Notions
If you downloaded the sewing machine page above, you'll definitely want to grab the cute notions pages that goes with it.
Stained Glass Window
Stained glass windows are always beautiful, and sometimes very intricate! This one is no exception. You'll have fun filling in all the areas.
Steampunk Lady
I love the steampunk woman! She's got a cool dress and hat; don't forget the goggles. I can see using a lot of silver and other metallics on this design.
Sun Mandala
What I love about this design is you can fill in a few areas - or more areas - or all the areas! What I'm saying is that no matter how much white space you leave, this beautiful design is going to look great.
Curse Words
These pages aren't for everyone, but if you don't mind curse words, there are A LOT of pages here for you! And trust me, all the words are covered. Click the "View template" button on the top of each image to download.
Create Your Own Sunshine
Sometimes you have to, right? If you're needing a little sunshine in your life, this is definitely one to print out and color.
Tea Party
I love these cute hand drawn tea cups, pots, and more to use for paint patterns, crafting, embroidery, and coloring pages.
Hydrangea and Peonies
Colleen drew two clusters of my favorite flowers to use as coloring pages or patterns. Color them and then cut them out to attach to other projects.
NATURE & FANTASY Adult Coloring Pages
Beautiful Butterfly
Butterflies are always fun to color! Pick a bright and cheery coloring palette for this design (that also includes flowers).
Birds and Giraffes
If you're ready for some designs with lots of detail, these are perfect! Both the birds and the giraffes are darling.
Boy and Girl Owls
Grab your colored pencils and get to work on this boy and girl owl! They are sitting on a branch looking down at a village early in the morning.
Gorgeous Butterflies
There are a lot of opportunities to do detail shading with these intricate butterflies. You also get a background of lovely flowers.
Chameleon
Chameleons are very interesting, and when you add a mandala design to an already unusual animal - it makes for a cool coloring page.
Cute Cats
This isn't just a cat! It's a cat sniffing flowers with an intricate design you can color.
Free Elephant Coloring Pages for Adults
Elephants are a very calming animal to me! Both of these are just screaming to get a splash of vivid colors.
Exuberant Fairy
For those who love fairies, this will be an awesome printable page for you. There's a lot of opportunity to add detail to the background as well. You'll find other mystical pages available as well.
Printable Adult Coloring Pages Fairy
I love this cute little fairy girl! The flowers she's tending to are pretty as well. I think I'd definitely use some glitter pens on this page!
Floral Designs
Flowers are one of my favorite things to color! This page is a great beginner's page if you also love pretty florals.
Flower Fashion
I would love to see what you come up with as you add beautiful color to this woman's floral and leaf dress! The detail is pretty amazing.
3 Flower Swirl Coloring Pages for Adults
I love swirls, and these florals are perfect! There are tons of opportunities to play with various shades of your pencils, and a rainbow theme looks great too.
Hearts and Flowers
For the beginning colorist, this free coloring page is the perfect place to start. It also looks great with watercolor markers, and you can make some pretty interesting backgrounds.
Pretty Mermaids
These mermaids are simply magical and beautiful, and they will let you lose yourself in the world of coloring.
Mindful Flowers
Pick lots of colors in bright shades for this set of flower mandalas. Let your mind wander as you get creative.
Magical Mushrooms
Mushrooms are fun to color, especially when they have a patchwork effect! You'll also get butterflies, vines, and leaves.
Openwork Cats
You'll get a ton of cat pages from this post! Some are more detailed with intricate areas to color in. Others are very simple and perfect for beginners.
Owl and Butterflies in Zentangle
Zentangle is one of my favorites, and looks great with coloring! There are both owl and butterfly pages available in this post.
Peacock Coloring Page for Adults
Peacocks are so pretty! This coloring page is meant to be colored with bright shades of blue, green, and yellow.
Rooster and Hen
I know so many people with urban hen houses! If you are one of my chicken friends, you'll love this rooster and hen coloring page.
Secret Garden
The pages available at this post are from the magical coloring book Secret Garden! It contains pen-and-ink illustrations of flowers, insects, birds and small animals. All it needs to come to life is a bit of spare time and some pens or pencils.
Strawberry Mandala
A regular mandala becomes twice as nice with the addition of strawberries and leaves!
Under The Sea
If you've already done some basic coloring pages and are looking for something a bit more intricate, you're going to love these unique ocean designs.
Whimsical Florals
This trail of flowers is great for a beginner or someone who is wants to practice a little bit of shading.
Woodland Deer
If you love woodland animals, these deer pages are going to be your favorite! You'll want to print both. One is more of a regular coloring page and the other is zentangle inspired.
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES Coloring Pages for Adults
Doing This For Me
Color this "doing it for me" quote and put it anywhere you need a little bit of extra inspiration or motivation!
Don't Put Off Your Happy Life
Don't put off your happy life, because there's no reason to! Get started now.
Dr. Seuss Coloring Pages Free Printables
Dr. Seuss quotes might sometimes feel a little silly, but they certainly ring true, don't you think?
Dream Create Inspire
Grab your colored pencils or markers to customize this fun inspirational coloring page! Dream, create, and inspire is perfect for your craft room.
Everything Will Be Okay
I know sometimes it's hard to believe, but it's absolutely true! Print this page out, color it, and remind yourself of that as you go.
Find Joy in the Little Things
Sometimes we think that we have to do something extravagant, irrational or cRaZy to make life exciting. When, in fact, we can have by finding joy in the little things!
Just Let It Go
It's definitely hard for me to let this go personally - but this printable page is a good reminder!
Make Today So Awesome Yesterday Gets Jealous
This printable coloring page made me smile! Print this out if you want to make today better than yesterday.
Peace Comes from Within
You'll get two quotes you can color in here - peace comes from within as well as don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle. Both are detailed and fun!
Floral Shine
This "shine" page with detailed florals is a great way to wind down and let your mind relax.
Shine on You Crazy Diamond
There's a Pink Floyd song by this name, and I love this sentiment!
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
For those who like Bible verses, this is a great one. You can color just the quote, or the entire page too.
The Nights Are Long The Years Are Short
If you're a parent, this quote will definitely ring true. As Vanessa (who made the printable) says, "this parenting gig sure can be rough sometimes, we all need reminders!"
Today is a New Day
Whatever happened yesterday, you can leave behind. Remind yourself to move forward as you sit down and color this cute page.
Today is Going to Be Awesome
Will today be awesome? I say let's make it so! I love the intricate details of the flowers for this quote coloring page.
HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS Free Adult Coloring Pages
4th of July Stars
Stars and stripes are the most recognizable for the 4th of July! This is a cute page that you can frame once you're done for a little holiday decor.
4th of July Quilted Flag
For a unique version of the American flag, grab this cute page with some fun details.
Christmas Candy Cane Stained Glass
I love this combination of holly and candy canes as a stained glass window! Lots of fun details to color.
Christmas Candles
This peaceful page reminds me of Christmas carols playing in the background, which you should definitely do as you color in the design.
Christmas Gingerbread House
This free gingerbread house page is the perfect Christmas coloring activity for beginners. You can make it simple, or you can add more details if you like.
Christmas Gingerbread Man
Instead of snacking on Christmas treats, grab this page and your colored pencils! I know, I know. You can eat a cookie and color at the same time - me too.
Christmas Gumdrop House
This gumdrop house is a step up from the gingerbread house I shared earlier! A little bit more detail and opportunities for shading.
Christmas Joy
The reason for the season is joy! Pick your favorite holiday colors and get started on this fun and easy page.
Christmas Lights
When I was little my brothers and I loved Christmas lights, and it hasn't changed in my adulthood. Grab this page and some metallic or glitter pens to get started.
Christmas Noel Mason Jar
Not only does Erin show you how to create your own Christmas coloring pages easily, but she shares her NOEL mason jar and Merry Christmas bird pages for free.
Christmas Presents
Tons and tons of packages with tons and tons of details to color! This is perfect if you're looking for a more intricate Christmas coloring page.
Christmas Presents from Above
Who wouldn't gifts raining on their head? I know I'm not going to say no to that!
Holiday Symbols
This collection of pages allows you to do some playing with shading and doodling. You'll get options for a bell, candle, ornament, star, stocking, and snowy tree.
Christmas Santa Dropping Presents
It's hard to catch Santa as he makes his drive bys dropping gifts, but this page captures the scene perfectly.
Christmas Santas
If you're looking for a variety of Santas to color, you're going to love these options. There's everything from simple and cute to vintage and more detailed. Pick whatever you like for your coloring level!
Christmas Stocking Printable Card
If you're looking for a coloring page that you can add to a gift, choose this cute Merry Christmas stocking themed card.
Winter Florals
Get cozy and relax with this winter florals page. There are so many ways you can get creative with this hand drawn design.
Dia De Los Muertos Sugar Skull
I'm a huge fan of sugar skulls! If you love Dia de Los Muertos as much as I do, you're going to want to print out and color this page.
Easter is Here
Make your Easter more colorful with this gorgeous Happy Easter page with some fun details. This would be the perfect activity for your (both kid and adult) Easter guests!
Fall Florals, Leaves, and Acorns
Fall is my favorite season! Get a little bit of all the seasonal elements in this printable such as leaves, flowers, and acorns.
Fall Leaves
I love this seasonal coloring page because it's so simple! You can color as is if you're a beginner, or if you feel like doodling and adding more details, you can do that too.
Fall Pumpkin Doodle
Unwind with this pretty pumpkin page with lots of intricate details! This printable allows you to use a lot of colors, which I love.
Fall Pumpkin Spice
I mean, it's hard to love anything more than pumpkin spice. But I guess it's possible, right?
Fall Squirrel
This squirrel screams earth tones to me! I love the woodland design with all of the unique leaf and fern details.
Halloween Characters
Ghosts, bats, candy corn, and skulls - oh my! Pick your favorite colored pencils and color in this Halloween sheet easily.
Happy Halloween
Halloween is my favorite holiday, and this basic page is actually not that basic! Look closely and you'll see a lot of details to color in and shade.
Halloween Haunted House
What's awesome about this haunted house is that you need to print it on multiple sheets to build the whole thing! I love the DAYS of coloring, plus you can hang the finished poster as decor.
Halloween Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus is definitely a movie favorite during Halloween time! This page is for all the fans.
Halloween Pumpkin Patch
We all have great memories of going to the pumpkin patch when we were little. This patch is filled with lots of fun details to color in, plus a few jack o' lanterns.
Halloween Quilting Spiders
This spider sure has been busy! His (her?) web has so much detail for you to print and color. You can also use this as a cute embroidery pattern.
Halloween Spooky Village
For those who like a spookier touch to their holiday pages, this is for you! I highly encourage you to use black metallic and glitter pens!
New Year Hats and Horns
Start off the year with a little bit of coloring and relaxation! This features party hats, horns, a balloon, and streamers.
Happy New Year Clock
This clock face is simple and perfect for kids and their parents to color together. It's great for beginning colorists.
Happy New Year Floral
A lot of new year printables feature party horns and confetti, but this one is pretty with lots of florals.
Happy New Year Totally 80s
I'm inspired to use neons in this cute coloring page that features a happy new year message and lots of geometric and other 80s inspired shapes.
New Years Party Hat
It's time to party! Print out this hat, grab your gel pens, and get creative with this cute, festive page.
St. Patrick's Day Coloring Cards
Do you like to pass out little gifts or candy on St. Patrick's Day? These coloring cards are perfect to add to them.
St. Patrick's Day Luck of the Irish
These two fun and free printable St. Patrick's Day pages are fantastic for family fun. Great for doing together with your kids!
Lucky to Know You
Is there someone you feel lucky to know? Share that message with them with this printable color page!
Spring is Here
Is spring here? Celebrate with this cute sentiment surrounded by a small collection of florals.
Spring Under My Umbrellas
I live in the Pacific Northwest US, so rain is very familiar to me! Color in these cute umbrellas with the design(s) of your choice.
Summer Ocean Air
Download this Hand Lettered summer page to color over and over again. This fun design is great for adults or kids on a summer trip!
Summer Sunshine
There are balloons -- and then there are balloons with zentangle details that are fun to color! You can get over ten pages here perfect for summer.
Thanksgiving Symbols
This collection of pages allows you to do some playing with shading and doodling. You'll get options for a turkey, cornucopia, leaves, and a squirrel.
Give Thanks Turkey
Grab your colored pencils to play with this cute printable! Have fun shading the feathers and coloring over the lines with your pencils.
Thankful for You
What are you thankful for this holiday season? Share this sentiment with your friends or family, or anyone else that needs to hear it.
Valentine's Day Hearts
If you're looking at these pages, then you believe in both love and coloring. Grab these sheets with hearts, arrows, and cute holiday messages.
Valentine's Day Love You
When you're little, it's easy to doodle hearts. In fact, it's one of the first things I learned to draw! I love this page because you have plenty of opportunities to color in hearts of all different shapes and sizes.
Love Everything About You
Give your partner a sweet message while relaxing through coloring at the same time.
Valentine's Day Love You Forever
Print and color this adorable "Love You Forever" free coloring page for Valentine's Day and beyond! Perfect for coloring for your kids.
Rainbow Love
Love is a many splendored thing, and so is this coloring pages! This is a perfect page if you have already been coloring and want to advance your skills a bit.
You're Always in My Heart
This is a great page for either Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Great to give to grandma too!
Where do you find your favorite color pages? Let me know your favorite source in the comments!
Are you ready to get the bonus idea I mentioned at the top of the post? Learn how to make a cute cell phone case with your coloring pages in the video in this post. Just press “PLAY”!
ColorGaia
Saturday 18th of February 2017
Thanks for putting this list together. Free coloring pages are great - I think a lot of the coloring programs at hospitals, nursing homes, and community centers couldn't exist without them. Some of the really high quality coloring books are just so expensive!
While free coloring pages are great and give a lot of people the opportunity to get back into coloring, it's important to make sure the artists are getting credit for there work. I used to love going on Pinterest and finding thousands of free coloring pages until I realized that a lot of them were stolen. Generally, if the artist of the page is not cited, I'm skeptical that a website has permission to give away the page.
I know it's tempting to download all the free pages you can, but if we don't have some respect for the artists that create these beautiful works, what's their incentive to keep making coloring pages?
sue salisbury
Monday 26th of December 2016
i do not have a printer how can you be able to send them through the mail box
Amy
Monday 26th of December 2016
Hi Sue! There's no way to send them - but what you can do is go to a FedEx Kinkos and print them. It's inexpensive when you are just doing black and white copies! :D
Evelyn Gavilanes
Thursday 6th of October 2016
I'm looking forward to these pages, I'm living in Ecuador, adult coloring books are not available here yet.
maggy, red ted art
Saturday 1st of October 2016
Wowee what a fantastic list, honoured to be included. Many thanks!
How To Draw
Monday 18th of July 2016
Thanks Amy for sharing this amazing coloring pages list with us.