Welcome to our collection of Coco coloring pages! If you have ever cried of this Disney Pixar’s Coco movie, you can’t miss our coloring sheets.
From Miguel’s adventure, the family scene to the illustration of Land of the Dead, we offer all to you. In this post, beyond coloring pages, we will provide you coloring tips and craft ideas.
On a rainy day, let’s turn on your TV, watch Coco movie again and color the Color coloring sheet. The relaxing feeling will help you free all the tired during the week.
1. The collection of free Coco coloring pages printable PDF
Disney Pixar’s Coco is a touching animated movie that is popular worldwide. The film is rich in Mexican culture, especially talking about the holiday “Day of the Dead”.
With our collection of Coco coloring sheets, you have a chance to connect more deeply with the movie. It can bring both the excitement and the calm during the coloring sessions. From the theme of family, characters in action to the celebration in Coco will all be available here.
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2. How to download and print all free Coco coloring sheets PDF
In this collection, all Coco designs are put under PDF format that are free to download and print. This is the instruction for you to have all your preference Coco illustrations.
- Step 1: Browsing all Coco coloring pages in the collection and click on the picture you want.
- Step 2: After clicking on the picture, a large version of that image will open. Now, scroll down and click on “Print PDF” under the image.
- Step 3: Now, it’s time for you to choose size for the image (A4 size or US letter size). Besides, you can choose the percentage of the image (100%, 75&, 50%,25%).
- Step 4: You have to choose which to print directly or save to your device. You totally can download all the images to your device first then print all later. In case, you only want to print a few pages, you can print directly from the website.
Now, you only need to grab mediums and start the coloring session. One more time, immerse yourself in the world of family-bonded, brave, adventurous Coco
3. How to color your Coco coloring pictures?
Coco coloring pages may make you confused because they contain small details. However, it is also an attractive part of these designs. They allow you challenge yourself and enhance your coloring skill.
Let’s me walk with you on this journey by sharing you some tips on coloring. From the basic technique to a more enhance one, I will tell you all.
3.1. Prepare all needed supplies
For a smooth coloring session, make sure you have all needed supplies within reach. You should minimize the need to stand up and go get missing items, as it will reduce your focus.
- Colored pencils, markers, or crayons: Of course, coloring tools are must-have items. It is not important which type of medium you choose. Let’s grab any tools that you like and feel most comfortable with. Or you can combine more than one mediums for the coloring pages.
- A pencil (optional): In case, you have an ability in drawing and want to add details.
- An eraser: It is important to fix your mistake when you color by pencil. Sometimes, it’s good tool to experiment blend technique.
- Blend tools (optional): If you want to use blend technique, you can prepare this. You can use: blender pencil (for small detail), blend marker (for large detail), water (only use for watercolor).
3.2. Study the picture
Almost all people will ignore this step but it is important for you to have an overall look of the image. Sometimes, when looking at the picture, some ideas of how to color will pop up on your mind.
In a Coco coloring pages, there are two important parts which are cultural details and characters. Let’s have a close look to figure out what are they.
For example, you can see a lot of details such as marigolds, sugar skulls or Mexican embroidery. To highlight the Mexican vibe, let’s have a real pictures at see what colors go along with them. You can follow them to have an vibrant page.
In Coco animated movie, some main characters are Miguel, Héctor, or Mama Imelda are outstanding. In the coloring pages, let’s think what are their signature colors. You also can find way to make them have your personal touch.
3.3. Choose color palette
If you are a fan of Coco movie, you may know Coco is a visually rich movie, full of color and texture. So choosing color palette is so important to bring the right vibe of Coco to life.
In general, bold colors are a better choice than pastel ones in this collection.
- Warm Colors: Use reds, oranges, yellows, and golds for the vibrant marigold petals, sunset skies, or Miguel’s clothing.
- Cool Colors: Try purples, blues, and greens for the Land of the Dead, or the clothing of characters like Héctor and Mama Imelda.
- Accent Colors: Don’t be afraid to use contrast. Bright pinks, turquoise, and lime greens add a lot of fun to Coco illustrations.
- Shading and Highlights: Use darker shades to add depth to areas like shadows or folds in clothing. You can use lighter colors (like white or pale yellow) for highlights.
3.4. Start with Large Areas
It is not compulsory, you can choose which area to color first. However, in my view, I like covering large area first such as background or large patterns. It allows me to have an overall view of how my coloring page is going. Then, I will adjust the color of the details for a harmony look.
It is hard to have a formula for all coloring pages, you can be creative. It is just a basic thing, it may work for various sheets.
- For large backgrounds can be the sky, mountains, or the land of the dead. You can start with the lightest color first, blending deeper shades toward the edges.
- For large clothing or accessories, you can use bolder colors like orange for Miguel’s jacket or brown for Hector’s guitar.
3.5. Add details and layer colors
After finishing the large areas, let’s come to a more details and smaller details. In Coco coloring pages, you might find plenty of intricate details like skull, marigold petals or musical elements.
Be careful to follow the outline when coloring these patterns. Let’s choose the fine-tipped markers or colored pencils for them.
You also can try layering technique to creat a 3D look. This technique is to use different shapes of the same color. For example, start with a light orange for Miguel’s shirt and then add darker orange or red around the edges.
3.6. Blend and Shade
I can call blending and shading an enhanced technique. But the result worths your experiment. It adds realism to your artwork and creates a smoother and polished look.
To blend colors, let’s use blending tools as I suggested you in the very first step. Or you also replace them by blending stump or a cotton swab, or even an eraser.
However, blending is easier when you use colored pencils and crayons. If you are using markers, you can blend different shades by layering them on top of one another while the marker is still wet.
3.7. Add highlights and final touches
To make your Coco coloring pages, you can finish by adding highlights for your pictures. It is so easy by applying white or pale yellow to naturally reflect light. For example, you can apply colors for the edges of Miguel’s guitar or the reflective bones of the characters.
Do you remember the pencil you prepare before? You can draw some patterns like flowers, music notes or whatever.
4. Creative projects to do with finished Coco coloring pages
With all the finished coloring pages of Coco, you don’t know what to do with them? Why don’t you try to turn them into craft artworks? I believe it is a good choice to reuse these papers in a creative and functional way.
4.1. Decorate a memory jar
If you want to decorate your memory jar, you can make use of your Coco coloring page pdf. With plenty of happy and heartfelt themes, your jar will become more special and meaningful. Now, let’s prepare needed materials to decorate your memories container.
- A glass jar: You can choose mason jar or any clear jar with a lid.
- Highly recommend to have LED fairy lights to add glow.
- Your finished Coco coloring sheets, scissors, glue or mod podge, blank paper or small notecards.
- Small decorative items (e.g., faux marigolds, ribbons, or beads).
This is the detailed instruction to make this craft idea is:
- Step 1: You need to clean the jar and wait for it to dry completely. If it is wet or has dirty on, it will be hard for decoration
- Step 2: Now, cut out characters, motifs, or designs from your finished coloring pages. Then, you arrange them on the jar to visualize your design. You can adjust the arrangement as much as you want until you feel satisfied with.
- Step 3: You can protect the cutouts by covering them with lamination or clear tape. When you finishing the arrangement, you glue cutouts onto the outside of the jar.
- Step 4: Let’s wrap the jar’s lid with a colorful ribbon or string beads around its neck. You also can decorate by attaching a small tag or charm with a quote from Coco, such as “Remember Me.“
- Step 5: It is almost there! It is time for you to write down special memories, dreams, or gratitude notes. Then you fold the notes or papers and put them inside the jar. You can also add photos or keepsakes, like ticket stubs or trinkets.
- Step 6: To finish, let’s insert LED fairy lights into the jar for a glowing, magical effect. It helps to mimics the Land of the Dead’s vibrant atmosphere.
4.2. Handmade Coco coaster
There is a lot of Coco coaster on the market but your handmade coaster will be unique. Let’s create a Coco coaster from your free coloring pictures of Coco.
Let’s prepare for me cork tiles, or wooden coaster bases; and Mod Podge or clear acrylic sealer.
- Step 1: You cut your coloring pages to match the size and shape of the base.
- Step 2: You apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the coaster base and place your coloring page cutout on top. It is important to smoothing out if you see any wrinkles or bubbles on the pages.
- Step 3: When glue dries, you apply a layer of Mod Podge or clear acrylic sealer over the top of the artwork. I will protect your coaster to protect from moisture and wear.
- Step 4 (optional): If you have a felt sheet, you can glue it to the bottom for a non-slip surface. But the sheet needs to be slightly smaller than the coaster.
4.3. Design a Coco-themed vision or inspiration board
Do you know about vision or inspiration board? It is a good way to organize your goals and dreams. You can decorate them with Coco coloring sheets for a warm and adventurous theme.
To make this craft, you need to prepare a corkboard/cardboard or a poster board. Let’s prepare images from magazines, printed photos or quotes from Coco movie. Don’t forget glue, tape or pushpins, scissors, and finished coloring pages of Coco.
- Step 1: Decide on the focus of your vision board, such as personal growth, career goals, family, or creativity. Use Coco’s themes of following your dreams and cherishing family as inspiration.
- Step 2: Cut out characters, patterns, and symbols from your coloring pages to use as decorative elements. Arrange them around the board to create a vibrant border or focal points.
- Step 3: Add Your Vision Items: Collect magazine clippings, photos, or printed quotes that represent your goals. For example:
- A photo of a guitar for pursuing music (like Miguel’s dream).
- Family photos to remind you of your loved ones.
- Quotes, such as “Seize your moment.”
- Step 4: Attach everything to the board using glue, tape, or pushpins. You also can use your colored artwork to connect and highlight different sections.
5. Some fun facts about Coco animated film
Here are some fun facts you may not know about the Coco animated film:
- A Love Letter to Mexican Culture: Coco has inspiration from Mexican traditions. It is to ensure the movie authentically represented Mexican customs, music, and art.
- The First Pixar Movie with a Non-English Song: The song “Remember Me” has a Spanish version. This makes Coco the first Pixar film to feature a non-English song as part of its official soundtrack.
- Dante’s Breed is a National Treasure: Miguel’s loyal dog, Dante, is a Xolo, an ancient Mexican dog breed. Xolos are sacred in Mexican mythology and have mission to guide souls to the afterlife.
- A Long List of Skeletons: The Land of the Dead is home to an astounding 10,000 animated skeletons. Each has unique design to reflect their individual personalities and former lives.
Conclusion
VerbNow hope that the free printable PDF Coco coloring pages have bring you another way to relax. Beside coloring session, don’t forget to try the fun craft ideas as well. Now, it’s time to download and print your favorite coloring pages and enjoy!