Feelings in Colors Fun Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

The painting department was in an uproar. They had run out of "Happy Yellow" for the rubber ducks and "Brave Red" for the fire trucks. The chief paint-mixer, a fussy elf named Jasper, had a cold and couldn't smell or see colors properly.

"It's a disaster!" Jasper sneezed, a puff of blue powder exploding from his nose. "Everything will be grey!"

Pip, remembering his work on the dolls and the rocking horse, shyly stepped forward. "Maybe... maybe I could help?"

Grizelda, who was in charge, looked doubtful. "Can you mix, Pip? It's a very precise science."

"I can try," he said.

They set him up with pots of primary colors, some shimmer, and some thickener. But Pip didn't follow the old recipes. He didn't think about "Brave Red." He thought about how it felt to see a fire truck rushing to help. He mixed red with a tiny drop of orange for speed and a speck of silver for the shiny siren. He called it "Hero Haste Red."

For the ducks, he didn't just mix yellow. He thought about a cheerful splash in a bathtub. He added a hint of white to make it creamy and a dot of bright gold to make it sunny. He called it "Giggle Splash Yellow."

He kept going. He mixed a "Cozy Cocoa Brown" for the teddy bears and a "Sleepy Winter Blue" for the night-lights. His colors weren't just colors; they were feelings in a pot.

When Jasper and Grizelda saw them, they were speechless. The colors were more vibrant, more alive than the old ones.

"Pip," Grizelda said, her eyes wide with wonder. "You don't just mix paint. You mix emotions!"

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The concept of mixing colors to represent feelings is highly engaging for the creative minds of 6-8 year olds. The use of simple, recognizable icons instead of text is perfect for this age. The many distinct pots provide a great opportunity to practice coloring within different shapes.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Welcome to Pip's color workshop! This is your chance to be a Color Composer, too. What color is 'Hero Haste Red'? A bright, brave red, maybe with a bit of orange? And what color is 'Giggle Splash Yellow'? The sunniest yellow you can imagine! You can color each paint pot and the big splash of paint inside. Don't be afraid to use your brightest, happiest, and coziest colors all over this page. Let's make it the most colorful page ever!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Given the potential for a riot of color, printing on cardstock is a fantastic idea, especially for markers. This will make the final artwork feel sturdy and prevent any color bleed-through, keeping all those wonderful feelings right where they belong on the page.

Recommended Tools

Washable markers are the perfect tool for this page! Their bright, bold colors will make the 'feeling' paints look vibrant and exciting. This is a great opportunity to talk about color names and even try mixing colors if you're using paint or watercolor pencils.