Seahorse Mandala

Seahorse Mandala is a classic sea-life motif. These images offer plenty of room for blues, teals, and greens. For gradients, layer two or three shades and blend gently. Scales, fins, and water bubbles are small detail areas that bring the image to life.

Use warm ocean colors for this seahorse mandala, like turquoise, coral red, and golden yellow. Take advantage of the mandala's symmetrical structure: color the left side first, then mirror your color choices on the right side. The fine patterns in the mandala look especially beautiful with color gradients—combine light and dark shades of the same color. Fine-tipped colored pencils help bring out the delicate details of the seahorse.

Prefer not to use paper? Color the image digitally right in your browser. A compact painting app opens with brush, eraser, and 16 colors. It works on tablet, phone, and computer. Your work is saved automatically, and you can download the finished piece as a PNG when you're done.