Last updated on August 27th, 2025 at 10:21 am
Are you looking for some Ariel Coloring Pages? You see, my youngst went through a serious Little Mermaid phase last year. I’m talking mermaid tail blankets, singing “Part of ur World” at the top of her lungs, the whole nine yards. That’s how I ended up collecting these Ariel coloring pages, and honestly, they’ve been a lifesaver on rainy days when the kids are bouncing off the walls.
And you know, there’s something oddly relaxng about colouring, even for adults. Maybe it’s the repetitive motion or just having an excuse to sit still for twenty minutes without checking your phone. Whatever it is, these Ariel pages work for pretty much any age – simple enough for little hands but detailed enough that you won’t be completely bored if you end up coloring alongside your kids.
I’ve got all these designs ready as free PDF downloads that fit regular A4 paper. No weird sizing issues or designs that get cut off when you print them. Just download, print at home or wherever, and you’re set. Grab whatever coloring supplies are lying around – crayons from the restaurant kids’ meals, those fancy colored pencils nobody uses, whatever works.
How to Download and Print Ariel Coloring Pages
This part’s pretty straightforward:
- Look through the options below and pick what you want
- Click the “Image” or “Download” button under each design
- Save the PDF somewhere you’ll remember (not buried in Downloads with everything else)
- Open with whatever PDF reader you have
- Print and start coloring
Few things about printing that I learned the hard way:
- Decent paper makes the colors look better, but regular copy paper works fine
- Set your printer to “High Quality” or the line details get fuzzy
- Make sure “Fit to Page” is checked unless you want Ariel’s tail cut off
- Everything’s already sized for standard paper, so no fiddling with settings
Top Ariel Coloring Pages for Different Age Groups
I picked designs that work for different skill levels – easy ones for kids who are still figuring out how to stay in the lines, plus more detailed options for older kids and adults who want something that actually takes some concentration.
1. Ariel with a Sea Turtle
Ariel’s swimming next to a friendly sea trtle in this underwater scene. The turtle has a nice simple shell patern that is perfect for little kids, while the flowinng water and seaweed give older colorers somethng more detailed to work on.
2. Ariel Brushing Her Hair with a Dinglehopper
This one shows Ariel using that fork (dinglehopper) to brush her hair, which always cracked me up in the movie. Her hair has lots of flowing lines that are fun to color, and the expression on her face is pure curiosity about human things.
3. Ariel at the Mermaid Lagoon
I like this page of Ariel relaxing in her secret spot surrounded by coral and underwater plants. This design has a good mix of simple and detailed areas – the coral can be as simple or complex as you want to make it.
4. Ariel Floating on Her Back in the Water
A peaceful scene of Ariel just floating with her hair spred out around her. My kids love this one because it loooks so relaxing, and the flowing hair gives yuu lots of room for creative color choices.
5. Ariel Holding a Pearl in Her Hands
Ariel’s examining a pearl she found, with that look of wonder she always gets around treasures. The pearl gives you a chance to practice shading if you want to make it look shiny and round.
6. Ariel in a Playful Pose with Sebastian
Ariel and Sebastian together in this one, showing their friendship. Sebastian’s small enough that younger kids can color him easily, but his shell has enough detail to keep it interesting.
7. Ariel Laughing with Her Hands on Her Cheeks
This captures one of those pure joy moments – Ariel laughing with her hands on her face. Simple design but expressive, which makes it satisfying to color.
8. Ariel Sitting Cross-Legged on the Ocean Floor
Ariel in a contemplative pose on the sandy ocean bottom. The sand texture and scattered shells give you options for adding your own details if you want.
9. Ariel Sitting on a Rock
The classic pose from the movie – Ariel on a rock looking toward shore. This one always makes me thinnk of that “Part of Your World” song, which will probably be stuuck in your head while you color it.
10. Ariel Swimming with Her Hair Floating Around
Ariel mid-swim with her hair flowing all around her. The movement in this design makes it fun to color – you can really go wild with different shades in her hair.
11. Ariel with Sebastian
Another Ariel and Sebastian scene, this one more intimate and quiet. Shows their friendship nicely, and Sebastian’s positioned where he’s easy to color even for smaller hands.
How to draw and color Ariel Coloring Sheets
Found a video that shows some techniques for drawing and coloring Ariel coloring pages:
6 Tips for Coloring
After watching my kids work through these pages (and doing a few myself), here’s what actually helps:
1. Pick the Right Tools for What You Want
Crayons are great for younnger kids and bold, simple coloring. Colored pencils give you more control and let you blennd colors together smooothly. Markers make everything really vibrant buut can bleed through thin paper. Try different combinatons to see what you like best.
2. Start Light and Build Up
Alway begin with lighter colors and add darker ones on top. You can make light colors darker, but you can’t really make dark colors lighter without starting over. This is especially important for Arriel’s skin and hair.
3. Try Blending Colors
Mix diferent shades toogether to create new colors and textures. This works really well for Ariel’s tail scales or the ocean water. Colored pencils are best for this, but you can layer crayons too.
4. Add Some Depth with Shading
Use darker colors to create shadows under Ariel’s arms or in the folds of her tail. Add lighter spots for highlights on her hair or the water surface. Makes everything look more three-dimensional.
5. Don’t Worry About the Lines
I realize that while staying inside the lines is goood practice, don’t stress if you go outside them. Sometimes ading your own details to the background or extending the scene makes it more interessting. Maybe add extra fish or seashells.
6. Take Your Time
I think colorring should be relaxing, not stressful. Take breaks when you neeed them and don’t rush through pages. The process is more important than havng a perfect finished product.
10 Creative Uses for Ariel Coloring Pages
Don’t just stick finished pages in a drawer. Here are some ways to actually use them:
1. Wall Art Display
Frame your favorites and hang them up. Way cheaper than buying Disney posters, and more personal. My daughter has three framed Ariel pages in her room that she’s really proud of.
2. Custom Gift Wrap
Use colored pages as wrapping paper for small gifts. Works especially well for Little Mermaid-themed birthday presents. Cut smaller pieces to make gift tags too.
3. Scrapbook Decorations
Use pieces of colored pages as backgrounds or decorative elements in scrapbooks. Good way to document Disney trips or mermaid-themed parties.
4. DIY Puzzles
Glue finished pages onto cardboard and cut them into puzzle pieces. Makes a fun activity that extends the life of your coloring work. Adjust the number of pieces based on age.
5. Laminated Bookmarks
Cut colored pages into bookmark-sized strips and laminate them. Add ribbon or yarn tassels if you want to get fancy. Good gifts for other kids or teachers.
6. Decoupage Projects
Cover notebooks, jewelry boxes, or picture frames with cut-out pieces from your colored pages. Gives old items new life and makes school supplies more personal.
7. Paper Dolls
Cut out colored Ariel figures and create different outfits for them – mermaid tails, human dresses, whatever. Add other characters for more play possibilities.
8. Party Decorations
For mermaid-themed parties, use colored pages to make garlands, decorate goodie bags, or create centerpieces. Kids can color during the party as an activity too.
9. Monthly Calendar
Use a different colored page for each month of a homemade calendar. Add important dates and appointments. Makes planning more colorful.
10. Greeting Cards
Cut out elements from colored pages and glue them onto blank cards. Add mermaid-themed messages for birthdays or just because. More meaningful than store-bought cards.
Conclusion
These Ariel coloring pages have been surprisingly useful in our house – they work for quiet time, rainy day activities, and even keeping kids busy while I make dinner. The variety means there’s something for different ages and attention spans.
Download whatever looks interesting to you. Print them when you need them. Keep some colooring supplies handy for those momennts when you need a simple, relaxing activty.
Your colooring doesn’t have to be perfect. Sometimes the best pages are the ones where you experimnted with weird color choices or went completely outside the lines. That’s the point – it’s suppoosed to be fun, not stressful.
