Leaf and Dot Mandala

Large striped leaves, broad petals dotted with circles and little fern-like sprigs surround a round flower at the center, and a ring of big and small dots runs around the edge. The shapes are roomier than on most detailed pages, but with about 380 areas it's still a long project, for ages 10 and up.

Level

Detailed

Areas to color

379

Ages

Ages 10+ & adults

Time to color (estimate)

1–2 hours

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Choose one accent color, such as raspberry or bright orange, for every dot in the design and keep it the same all around: the repeat makes the symmetry jump out. Use three greens for the leaves and sprigs, alternating light and dark on the stripes of the big leaves.

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.