Enjoy creative coloring at home
As we find ourselves at home, I’m excited to share a collection of enjoyable coloring activities for children, sourced from the vast expanse of the internet. Numerous talented artists have kindly offered free printable coloring pages. Simply follow the links for each artist to download their artistic creations.
Featured artists and their artwork
As fans of OMY coloring materials, we frequently order their coloring posters as gifts or for special occasions. They also have a delightful printable available (details below) in response to the “Shelter in Place” directives. If you’re looking for a quick coloring project, scroll down to discover some of my top picks for illustrations to color. The artists would surely appreciate it if you share your colored versions with them!
Aimee from Hive Five!
Aimee offers two free coloring pages, one of which features a COVID-19 theme.
OMY’s multilingual poster
OMY has created a “Stay Home” poster available in six different languages, perfect for your language preference!
Becky Dinnage from Ludicrous Prints
Becky brings us fun, socially uninhibited fish illustrations that are a joy to color.
Midnight Happy Factory
Illustrator Sisca Candra from Copenhagen has crafted adorable drawings to brighten up your home.
Zoë Ingram
For all flower enthusiasts, ZoĂ« Ingram’s work is sure to delight.
Mogu Takahashi
This talented Japanese artist provides whimsical and charming drawings ready for your coloring skills.
Greg Straight
Greg, an illustrator and graphic designer, shares two free illustrations titled Lockdown Boredom Buster #1 and #2.
Littlegrassland pages
The Littlegrassland coloring offerings include adorable foods that you can use to decorate your sandwich or pizza, available in both black and white or colored formats.
Pénélope Bagieu
Known for her illustrations in Roald Dahl’s “The Witches,” PĂ©nĂ©lope has provided a series of delightful coloring illustrations suitable for all ages.
Becca Thomas
This Chicago-based artist presents a stunning poster designed for coloring, showcased by our completed version!
Taproot Magazine Coloring Book
Taproot Magazine features a complete coloring book that inspires makers, doers, and dreamers, showcasing various artists perfect for family engagement.
Cécile Gariépy
CĂ©cile creates joyful illustrations capturing happy people awaiting your artistic touch.
Collaborative artwork by tattoo artists
A collective of tattoo artists, including LĂ©a Amati and Julio, has generously shared a series of images available on Google Drive for coloring fun.
Meuf Paris
Experience a charming selection of girl power-themed illustrations with Meuf Paris. Be sure to tag #meufparis when sharing your colored creations! 🥰
Global coloring initiatives
In 2016, the New York Academy of Medicine Library initiated the #ColorOurCollections campaign. Search for the hashtag #ColorOurCollections on Twitter and discover an array of free coloring images provided by museums across the globe.