These Lorax Coloring Pages are the BEST! If you're looking for a fun activity for Dr. Seuss fans, these printable coloring pages will give them hours of creative fun. Make your very own Lorax coloring book by putting together the pages! These Dr. Seuss coloring pages are just too cute to pass up!
When it comes to cute Lorax pictures to print, add this to the top of your list. Since it's free, you have no reason to pass it up! This is perfect for any Dr. Seuss fan and a great way to have the start a collection of Dr. Seuss coloring sheets as well!
We like to use this printable as a great way to celebrate Dr. Seuss. Pair it up with some great Dr. Seuss books for some learning and creative fun! You can never go wrong when you combine the two.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Great for Storytime: Pair the coloring pages with a reading of The Lorax for a full experience.
- Perfect for Crafting Time: These pages keep the kids busy while you sneak in some relaxation or prep dinner.
- Creative Freedom: Let the kids experiment with colors beyond the "normal" ones – who says the Truffula trees can’t be pink, purple, or blue?
The Lorax Coloring Pages
The fun part about these coloring pages is that they're completely up to you or the kids to decorate. While I do give you the free printable page, it's up to you to use your crayons or markers and color in the lines.
It's also a fun way for the kids to be creative and to make some art to hang up in the house! Once they finish coloring this printable PDF page, you just have to put it on the fridge for everyone to see!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Crayons or Markers
- Printer Paper
- Printer
🖌️ How To Print These Dr. Seuss Coloring Pages
- Step 1: Add the paper to the printer. Download the Lorax PDF template. Print and let the coloring begin!
- Step 2: The kids can color with crayons, markers, or colored pencils. If you want to get really creative you can even trace the Lorax outline on a canvas and have them paint it as well!
When it comes to sharing this coloring page with others, why not? This would be a super cute DIY coloring gift that the little kids could send to family members.
Everyone needs a little bit of homemade art to display in their house, right? And we all know that homemade gifts that come from the heart are the best.
💡 Pro Tip: Once colored, frame the page behind glass or acrylic—this not only displays your Lorax artwork beautifully but also protects pigments from fading over time.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Paper Rotation: Turn the page slightly between sections to keep your hand angle comfortable and maintain consistent stroke direction across the Lorax figure.
- Palette Planning: Lay out your chosen color swatches nearby in the order you’ll use them, preventing mid-session color changes that can disrupt hue consistency on the fur and trees.
- Media Mixing: Test combinations of colored pencil, pastel, or light watercolor on a scrap area—this helps you discover textures that enhance the Lorax’s mustache and bark details.
- Edge Protection: Slip a clean sheet under your coloring hand to prevent oil or smudging from transferring onto unworked areas of the page.
- Pressure Mapping: Vary pencil or crayon pressure from soft at the edges to firm at focal points—this creates depth around the Lorax’s facial contours and tree trunks.
- Dry Time Respect: If using any wet media, allow each section to dry completely before touching adjacent areas—this safeguards against smears and maintains sharp line definition.
💭 FAQs
Use a fine-tip black marker to trace main shapes, then go over key edges twice. This replicates the thicker, whimsical lines characteristic of Dr. Seuss’s artwork.
Fill large areas with flat, even layers of marker or crayon before adding details. Keeping fields of color uniform captures the storybook’s signature simplicity and vibrancy.
Add small, uneven hatch marks around shapes for texture. These little irregular strokes mirror the playful imperfections found in the original Lorax pages.
Yes—pick two or three bright, contrasting hues per scene, then reuse them across elements. Consistent limited palettes recreate the bold harmony seen in Seuss’s illustrations.
Download Printable
Download the free Printable Lorax Coloring Page here!
Lorax Coloring Pages
Materials
- Crayons or Markers
- Printer Paper
- Printer
Instructions
- Add the paper to the printer.
- Download the Lorax PDF template.
- Print and let the coloring begin!
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"Wow, these Lorax coloring pages are absolutely delightful! The vibrant colors and intricate designs truly bring Dr. Seuss's beloved characters to life. My kids were overjoyed to have these printable pages and spent hours happily coloring them. Thank you for sharing such a fantastic resource that encourages creativity and imagination. Martin Williamson."