Looking for some new colouring pages to print and enjoy? You’re in the right place! 🎨

I’ve been drawing mandalas for years, and one of my favourite things about them is how easy it is to get completely absorbed in the process. You don’t need to be an experienced artist, and there’s no “right” way to colour them. Pick a few colours you love, put on some music or your favourite podcast, and enjoy some creative time.

I’ve rounded up 15 free mandala colouring pages and designs from my website, including inspirational quote mandalas, butterflies, peaceful patterns, and a few of my favourite older freebies.

Some are simple and beginner-friendly, while others have more intricate details if you’re looking for a longer colouring session.

All of the colouring pages in this post are free to download for personal use.

Free Mandala Colouring Pages

1. Love Yourself Mandala

A little reminder that you deserve some kindness, too. This Love Yourself mandala combines an uplifting message with a detailed pattern that's perfect for experimenting with your favourite colour combinations.

2. Spread Kindness Mandala

Colouring and kindness seem like a pretty good combination to me. 💕 The Spread Kindness mandala features the phrase surrounded by a decorative mandala design.

3. You Are Enough Mandala

Sometimes you need a reminder that you don't have to constantly be doing more, achieving more, or becoming more.

This You Are Enough mandala makes a lovely colouring page to keep for yourself or give to someone who could use a little encouragement.

4. Let Your Soul Shine

Bring a little sunshine to your colouring session with this Let Your Soul Shine design.

I love using inspirational phrases in mandala artwork because the words become part of the creative experience rather than just something you read and move on from.

5. Motivational Mandala Colouring Pages

Need a little extra motivation?

This collection includes three free motivational mandala colouring pages, each combining an encouraging message with hand-drawn patterns.

They're great for colouring, framing, adding to a journal, or simply keeping nearby as a colourful reminder when you need a boost.

6. Butterfly Colouring Page

If you prefer something a little more whimsical, try this hand-drawn butterfly colouring page.

Butterflies are such fun to colour because you can go completely realistic or make them as colourful and fantastical as you like.

7. Buddha Mandala

This Buddha Mandala was created with relaxation and mindfulness in mind. It features a peaceful Buddha silhouette surrounded by intricate patterns.

It's a particularly nice one to colour when you want to slow down and spend a little time away from your screen.

8. Namaste Mandala

The Namaste Mandala is one of my older free colouring pages, but it's still one of my favourites.

It's a hand-drawn mandala featuring the word “Namaste” and is suitable for both adults and kids. Print it out, grab your favourite colouring supplies, and make it your own.

9. Be Kind Butterfly Mandala

This one combines two of my favourite things: butterflies and mandalas. 🦋

The Be Kind Butterfly Mandala features butterflies surrounding a detailed mandala with the words “Be Kind” underneath.

It's a simple reminder that a little kindness can go a long way.

10. Live Laugh Love Colouring Page

A classic phrase with a creative twist!

The Live Laugh Love colouring page combines the inspirational words with decorative doodles and patterns. It's a fun one to experiment with different colour palettes.

11. You Are Beautiful Colouring Page

Here's another positive reminder to add to your colouring collection.

The You Are Beautiful colouring page features an inspirational message surrounded by an abstract decorative design.

A Few More Free Designs to Explore

If you've made it this far, clearly you like colouring. So let's keep going. 😉

I also have more free mandala and colouring resources available throughout the site, including my free mini mandala colouring book.

It's a small collection of printable designs featuring mandalas, cute illustrations, and uplifting phrases—perfect if you'd rather download several pages at once.

12–15. Free Mini Colouring Book

Instead of choosing just one more design, why not grab a whole little colouring book?

My free mini colouring book includes six printable pages that you can download as one PDF. It's a great option if you want something you can save to your computer or tablet and come back to whenever you're in the mood to colour.

Click on the image below to get this colouring book.

And if you're looking for even more colouring inspiration, you can browse my other free colouring pages and digital downloads here.

What Supplies Do You Need to Colour Mandalas?

The best part about colouring mandalas is that you don't need a huge collection of fancy art supplies.

Here are a few options you can try:

Coloured Pencils

Coloured pencils are probably my favourite choice for detailed mandalas. They're easy to control and allow you to build up colour gradually, add shading, and blend colours.

They're especially useful when you're working on tiny sections of an intricate design.

Fine-Tip Markers

Markers give you much brighter, bolder colour than pencils and can make a mandala really pop.

Look for fine or ultra-fine tips when you're working with detailed designs.

Tip: If you're printing your colouring pages yourself, put a sheet of scrap paper underneath your page to protect the surface underneath from marker bleed-through.

Gel Pens

Gel pens are fantastic for adding little details after you've finished colouring.

Try using metallic, glitter, white, or pastel gel pens to add highlights and decorative touches.

Digital Colouring

You don't have to print these pages!

You can also import the designs into Procreate or another digital drawing app and colour them on your tablet.

This is a fun way to experiment with colour palettes without using up any paper or art supplies.

What Paper Should You Use?

Regular printer paper works perfectly well if you're using coloured pencils or light colouring tools.

If you're using markers, I recommend experimenting with heavier cardstock or marker-friendly paper to reduce bleed-through and give yourself a sturdier surface to work on.

For detailed designs, I personally prefer having a smooth surface so my pencils and pens can move easily across the page.

A Few Mandala Colouring Tips

There's really no wrong way to colour a mandala, but here are a few things you can try if you're not sure where to start.

Choose a limited colour palette.
Try choosing three to five colours before you begin. Repeating those colours throughout the design can make the finished piece feel cohesive.

Work from the centre outward.
Starting in the middle and gradually working your way out can make the design feel less overwhelming.

Try repeating colours.
If you use a particular colour in one section, look for another symmetrical section where you can repeat it.

Don't worry about perfection.
Seriously. This is colouring, not an architectural blueprint. If you colour outside a line, keep going.

Experiment!
Try unusual colour combinations, metallic accents, gradients, or even a completely monochromatic mandala.

Make Colouring Part of Your Creative Routine

One of my favourite things about colouring is that it doesn't require a huge block of free time.

You can colour for ten minutes with your morning coffee, take a page with you while travelling, or spend an entire afternoon filling in a complicated design.

And if you enjoy drawing as well as colouring, mandalas can be a great way to start exploring your own patterns and designs.

I've created lots of free and paid resources for people who want to experiment with mandala art, including mandala drawing templates, workbooks, colouring books, and Procreate resources.

Want More Free Mandala Art?

If you enjoyed these colouring pages, don't forget to grab my FREE Mini Mandala Colouring Book!

It's my little gift to you for joining the Julie Erin Designs creative community, and you'll get a collection of printable pages to colour whenever you need a creative break.

Happy colouring! 🎨