Bright Sun Mandala Coloring Page

About the Bright Sun Mandala

The Bright Sun Mandala is a 12-fold sun mandala: every motif repeats 12 times around the center. It is built from 5 rings of teardrops, arches and spikes, from a small flower in the middle to the wide outer border.

This is a medium mandala with more and smaller spaces – ideal for teens and adults who enjoy a longer, mindful coloring session. Most people finish it in about an hour or more with fine-tip markers or sharp colored pencils.

How to Color This Mandala

Start in the center and work outwards ring by ring, so your hand doesn't smudge finished parts. Choose 3 to 5 colors and repeat them, so the mandala looks balanced.

• Teardrops: a tiny white spot left uncolored makes them look like shiny drops.
• Arches: color every second arch the same to create a rhythm around the ring.
• Spikes: pointed shapes look great with a gradient – dark at the base, light at the point.

Color Ideas

• Warm sunny colors bring out the rays: yellow, gold and orange from the center out, with a touch of red on the tips.
• Pastel: baby pink, mint, lilac and butter yellow.
• Monochrome: five shades of one color, from very light to very dark.

Did You Know?

Twelve-fold symmetry repeats each motif twelve times, like the hours on a clock face.

More Mandalas

Like this design? Try the Sweet Sun Mandala and Dreamy Sun Mandala, or browse our relaxing mandala coloring pages for adults with tips for mindful coloring.