Are you a big fan of The Little Mermaid Ariel? If so, welcome to our 20+ free printable Ariel coloring pages where you can find many amazing designs.
We provide you with many illustrations of Ariel – a famous Disney princess which are totally free and printable. Now, you just need to download and print your favorites designs and explore Ariel’s life under the sea.
1. Discover our collection of 21 free printable Ariel coloring pages
Ariel is a beloved princess in the Disney world who has a incredible singing voice and beautiful appearance. How exciting it is to bring this fantasy character to life with your coloring tools.
Do you want to dive in the world under the sea to meet this little mermaid and her friends – other ocean creatures? In this collection, you can find a lot of designs such as Ariel portrays, Ariel and her friends, Ariel and Tritron.
With many choices, I strongly believe you can find Ariel coloring pages which are fit with your taste and coloring skills as well. Now, it’s time to discover this amazing collection and start your coloring session.
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2. How to download Ariel coloring pages for free?
We always highlight that all Ariel coloring pages on VerbNow are free and under printable PDF format. It makes everything easy for users to download coloring sheets and print as many as they want.
With my below instruction, nothing can prevent you from starting your coloring time.
- Step 1: Take a look at our collection of free Ariel coloring sheets and choose designs you prefer. Then, you click on “Download/Print” button that we put under the image to open a full-sized one.
- Step 2: Now, when you have a chosen picture with larger size, you scroll down to find “Print PDF” button.
- Step 3: It’s almost there, now the print tab will open. You can choose A4 size or US letter size to print; you also can adjust the percentage of image when you print.
- Step 4: When all the settings are ready, you can either print directly or download to print later.
It’s time to collect all your favorite coloring pages of Ariel mermaid, grab your mediums and enjoy. You only need to remember that you can not use these coloring sheets for commercial purposes. You can download more mermaid coloring pages here.
3. What is included in our Ariel coloring pages?
Are you curious that which scenes or which cartoon characters appear in Ariel coloring pages? Let’s find out with me and learn how to color these characters as wel!
3.1. Princess Ariel coloring pages
It is obvious that Ariel is the centre in our The Little Mermaid Ariel coloring pages. However, it is not boring at all because Ariel mermaid is illustrated in various scenes.
You can find coloring pictures of Ariel in the ocean happily playing with ocean creatures. She is in her natural habitat with a lot of sea creatures, coral reefs and water bubbles. To depict the water, you should use shades of blue, green, and turquoise. For bubbles and light reflections, you can think of white accents which will make your coloring pages realistic.
Besides, you also can find Ariel portrait in the new Ariel coloring pages. It’s a chance for you to color her red hair, bright smile and expressive eyes. The most outstanding feature of Ariel is her her hair, so you can stick to her classic hue. The shades of red and orange can make your mermaid realistic.
3.2. Sebastian and Ariel coloring pages
Everyone loves the The Little Mermaid cartoon can’t not know Sebastian. He is a loyal crab, one of the best friend of Ariel. You can find him featured in a lot of Ariel coloring pages.
Sometimes, Sebastian shares fun moment with mermaid princess in the undersea adventures. He is also enjoying life with Ariel when she comes to land.
His cute outlook is worth trying different color palettes. You can use bright reds for his body and darker reds for shading. Don’t forget to highlight his eyes with white and yellow to show expression.
3.3. Ariel and Flounder coloring pages
Besides Sebastian, Flounder is also Ariel’s best companion who never leaves her alone. They explore hidden treasures, colorful coral reefs, and mysterious shipwrecks together. Flounder not only includes in Ariel journey but also features everywhere in Ariel coloring pages.
You can color Flounder with his classic colors to make him familiar. Let’s try vibrant yellows for his body and light blue for his stripes. You also can add soft pink to his cheeks to emphasize his cheerful nature.
3.4. Ariel and Ursula Coloring Pages
If you are big fan of Disney princess Ariel, how can’t you know Ursula. She is the vallian in the cartoon, who takes the beautiful voice of Ariel and give her legs.
You can use pale lavender for her skin, dark purple for her tentacles. For shading, you can use black hue to make her presence ominous. Don’t forget to highlight her jewelry with gold or emerald tones.
3.5. Triton and Ariel Coloring Pages
In Ariel coloring pages, you can find heartfelt designs of Ariel and her dad – King Triton. These coloring sheets represent both authority and unconditional love.
When coloring King of ocean, let’s use golden yellows for his crown and trident, white for his hair and beard. Don’t forget muted greens for his tail and add subtle shading to show his majestic aura.
4. Craft ideas to do with Ariel coloring pages
Coloring is enjoyable but don’t let the fun stop when finish the coloring pages. It’s time to turn your Ariel coloring pages into useful and creative craft artwork. Below are 5 ideas that allow you make the most of your masterpiece.
4.1. Ariel lantern to light up your room
Do you want to decorate your bedroom with Aried-themed stuff? You can make a Ariel lantern from your baby Ariel coloring pages. The result is so worth that can glow softly a corner of your room.
To make this craft, the most important material is a clear glass jar. You can use plastic cup alternatively, however, the texture of glass will give the best result.
Besides, we can’t lack a battery-operated tea light to put inside the jar. For decoration, you can have a ribbon or string. Clear tape or glue is a must-have material for every craft, so don’t forget.
Now, let’s start join hands to make this amazing craft idea.
- Step 1: First of all, you choose your favorite mermaid Ariel coloring sheet. Then, you cut it out so that it fit around the glass jar. If one paper is not enough to cover the jar, you can glue 2 sheets together.
- Step 2: Now, to protect your artwork, you use clear tape to cover it. Then, you wrap the page around the jar and secure it with tape or glue.
- Step 3: Place a battery-operated tea light inside the jar. To finish, you can decorate the top with ribbon or string for an extra special touch.
That’s all and you have already have a unique Ariel lantern. It is ready to light up your room with under-the-sea magic.
4.2. Ariel-themed bookmark
An Aried-themed bookmark is an easy craft idea that everyone can make. You can gift it to your friends, families or just add an exciting moment to your reading time.
The needed materials are so basic and easy to find. Let’s prepare a cardstock, hole punch and ribbon or yarn. Of course, you need to have glue, scissors and your favorite Ariel coloring pages. Let’s follow this instruction to make a magic bookmark:
- Step 1: You cut a rectangle from your coloring pages. You should choose the Ariel picture that still remains her image after cutting. The size of the bookmark depends on you such as 2 in wide x 7 in tall; 1.5 in wide x 5 in tall; 2.5 in wide x 9 in tall.
- Step 2: Now, you glue the rectangle onto a piece of cardstock to make it sturdier. Don’t forget to trim the edges neatly to give it a polished look.
- Step 3: The last step is to punch a hole at the top and tie a piece of ribbon or yarn through it.
4.3. Ariel fridge magnet
Do you want to see your favorite character everytime you come to the kitchen? If so, let’s make an Ariel magnet to pin it onto the fridge or locker. Let’s ask parents to buy you magnet strips (with adhesive backing) and clear tape or laminate sheet.
If everything is ready, you can start doing this craft right away:
- Step 1: First of all, you cut out Ariel from you Ariel coloring sheets. My tip is to reduce the size of the image when printing, it is much easier when you cut out.
- Step 2: Now you cover the Ariel cutout with clear tape or laminate it to protect it.
- Step 3: Now, you only need to stick a piece of magnet to the back of the cutout. The Ariel magent is ready to stick to any magnetic surface and add magic touch to your space.
4.4. A stunning Ariel greeting card
An Ariel greeting card is a perfect idea for any people from your friends, your parents or your siblings. Don’t feel shy if it is not as beautiful as the want you buy at the store. Because, it’s more than just material things, it shows how much love and effort you put in.
You need nothing more than a blank card or folded construction paper; glue and some stickers for decoration. Some easy steps for you to make a Ariel greeting card are:
- Step 1: Cut out the character from your favorite Ariel coloring pages. You can prepare some cutouts from Ariel, Sebastian or Flounder to make your card vibrant.
- Step 2: You glue the cutout onto the front of a blank card, feel free to arrange them as you want. You can decorate them with ocean-themed with Ariel in the middle, her friends around with some water bubbles.
- Step 3: To add a final touch, you can decorate the card with stickers, glitter, or your own creative drawings. Now, you can write a heartfelt message inside the Ariel card.
4.5. Make a Ariel Wall Art
To decorate your room, you can turn your simple Ariel coloring pages into a wall art. It is so easy, you also can increase the size of the image to a larger wall art. You only need a picture frame, and some optional materials such as stickers, glitter, or seashells.
Let’s trim your Ariel coloring sheet to fit the size of the picture frame. You can freely decorate the frame with stickers, glitter, or seashells for a beachy vibe. Now, let’s insert your artwork into the frame and hang it everywhere you want.
5. Fun facts of The Little Mermaid Ariel
Nothing is better than having relaxing time with coloring but still knowing something new. Let’s read some facts about Ariel while coloring our Ariel coloring pages.
- Ariel’s iconic flowing red locks were inspired by astronaut Sally Ride‘s hair floating in space.
- Originally, Ariel was blonde. But the animators changed her hair color to red to contrast with her green tail and make her stand out.
- The unique shade of green-blue for Ariel’s fin was specially created for her. It is named “Ariel” after the character.
- The song “Part of Your World” in the movie was almost removed due to budget constraints.
- She’s a bit of a rebel. Ariel defies her father and challenges traditional mermaid life, showing a strong sense of independence and curiosity.
Conclusion
I hope you have an amazing under-the-sea journey with our free printable Ariel coloring pages. Don’t forget to try our craft ideas to fully dive into the princess Ariel’s world. Download and print all the free mermaid coloring sheets now for endless fun.
