Citrus Slice Mandala

Round slices of lemon and orange overlap around one large slice in the middle, with triangular wedges, tiny five-petal blossoms, leaves and buds tucked in between. Coiled spirals dot the outer edge. Every slice shows its segments and seeds, which adds up to about 480 areas, for ages 10 and adults.

Level

Detailed

Areas to color

481

Ages

Ages 10+ & adults

Time to color (estimate)

1–2 hours

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Mix lemon yellow, orange, lime green and pink grapefruit so the slices don't blur together. Inside each segment, press harder along the edges and lighter in the middle for a juicy look, and keep the thin band of pith just inside the rind white. Cream blossoms finish it.

Color from the center outward so your hand doesn't smudge finished areas.

Choose a palette before starting: analogous colors (blue, teal, green) feel calm; complementary ones (blue and orange) feel lively.