Summer is coming, let’s dive into the ocean with free Dory coloring pages on VerbNow. We offer you with 22 different designs of Dory so that you can choose what you want.
In this article, Verbnow also shares tips on coloring, craft ideas and facts. Stay tuned with us to make the most of your coloring time.
1. Discover 22 Free Finding Dory Coloring Pages On VerbNow
If you love Finding Nemo cartoon, you must know Dory – a cute blue fish. Along with Nemo, he joins the ocean friends team to conquer the adventure.
You can find coloring pages of Dory which show him swimming through coral reefs or hanging out with Nemo and Marlin.
No matter how old are you, if you love Pixar or marine life, you will love our Finding Dory collection.
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2. What do you now about Dory?
Dory is a famous cartoon character in the Pixar world in the movie Finding Dory. She is a blue tang fish who has a warm heart and brave, positive personality.
By some reasons, she herself forgets everything and finds way to go home. On that way, she faces a lot of challenges, dangerous situations. However she never gives up which gives us motivation and encouragement.
2.1. Dory’s Role in Finding Nemo & Finding Dory
Dory got her own movie called Finding Dory which came out in 2016. However, that wasn’t the first time you saw Dory, as she appeared in 2003. She was a supporting character in the movie Finding Nemo.
She was the companion of Marlin – Nemo’s father. She plays an important part in offering help, humor, and hope in every moment for Marlin. Even when she can’t remember anything like where she’s going or what she’s doing, she never forgets to be kindness.
Thanks to the love for her, in 2016, Pixar decided to make the Finding Dory animated movie. This movie told about the journey to find her parents who are Jenny and Charlie.
Obviously, the adventure is not easy at all, it is full of obstacles. For example, she gets trapped in a marine institute to navigating dangerous currents. However, she never gives up and follows the guide of her parents.
Dory’s story is a reminder that you don’t need to be perfect to be important. She shows us that strength comes from being kind, hopeful, and brave, even when you’re scared or unsure.
2.2. Dory’s Best Friends
Dory may can’t fulfill the journey without her best friends. They help her a lot and also teach her many things throughout the movies.
Although, it’s only an animated movie, but they teach us about friendship, forgiveness, and fun.
- Nemo: Everyone must be familiar with Nemo. A cute and brave orange and white striped clown fish. Nemo is one of the few people who always believes in Dory even when everyone else doesn’t.
- Marlin: Marlin is the father of Nemo, Dory’s companion. Although at first Marlin finds Dory a bit of a hindrance, Dory gradually warms up to Marlin. Thanks to her, he learns to trust others and himself.
- Hank: Hank is an octopus with a grumpy face. Hank doesn’t like the open ocean but then becoming ne of Dory’s most reliable allies. His soft side shines thanks to Dory’s friendship.
- Destiny: Destiny is Dory’s childhood friend at the Marine Life Institute. Destiny is a generous shark who helps Dory gain confidence in herself.
- Bailey: Finally, there’s Bailey, a big but self-doubting beluga. Bailey doesn’t trust his echolocation abilities until he meets Dory. They have a lot of fun together during the Dory’s journey.
This special group of friends, different from each other and very different, have come together. Together they overcome difficulties and fears to reach the final destination. Finding Dory helps us understand the power of friendship to help us overcome everything.
3. Quick guide on how to color Finding Dory coloring pages
Let’s read the quick guide on how to color free Dory coloring pages. Besides reading this, you can refer to the real image on Internet for a vivid imagination.
3.1. The colors you need for Dory
First of all, you should collect all the colors you need for your Dory fish coloring pages. I will suggest the color for each part of the Dory’s body.
- The main body: Obviously, his body is blue. However, let’s pick a vibrant royal blue color which is deep, rich, and vivid.
- Top fin, stripes: It’s simple by choosing a black color to fill in the top fin and stripes.
- Tail and side fins: You can choose lemon yellow or canary yellow. Making sure the yellow is bright and saturated enough for the part.
- Eyes: You need three colors light purple, white and dark brown/black. You color them for eyelids, eyes and pupils respectively.
3.2. Outline the Dory first
You can use a fine black pen to outline the Dory’s shape before coloring. It’s optional but it can make your coloring page more clean and bold.
When starting outline, you should create smooth curves because Dory’s design is streamlined, soft. If the outline of your image is bold already, you can pass this step.
3.3. Coloring the main body of Dory
You can start with her body first which is big and easy to fill in. You start with light pressure first to create the base with your blue colors.
Then, you take a slightly darker blue tone and blend toward. You can blend near the top of the body or underside which will make your coloring page more 3D.
Then, you color the top fin with the black which is not hard at all. Let’s fill color along the spine from the eye to the tail.
The black band can be considered the key identifier of Dory. So don’t forget to use a solid black to color the crisp edges.
3.3. Tail and Side Fins
For the ears and side fins of Dory, use a bright yellow to color them. If you want them to be more dramatic, use an orange. Then color in the base of Dory’s fins to create depth.
For the outer edge of Dory’s tail, add black to both ends. It will help to create contrast for your Finding Dory coloring pages.
3.4. Eyes
Now, we come to the next part – the eyes of Dory:
- Whites: You can leave the eye whites clean. Then, you use a while gel pen to put a dot on the eyes to make it special.
- Iris: Her irises have special color and size. They are big and can color with a soft lavender or pale purple.
- Pupils: You can fill them in with black or deep brown. Let’s finish by adding a tiny white circle for a shine spot.
3.5. Shading and Highlights
Shading and highlights technique can level up your coloring pages. For example, the Dory’s belly doesn’t receive the light source, so you can try to shade. To do that, you use a cool gray or navy blue for this part.
Besides, her back receives the light source which can highlight. You can use a light blue or white to mimic the natural shine on her body.
You even can you glitter or sparkling gel pens to add dots around her fins. This small touch will simulate the shimmer of light under the ocean.
3.6. Final Touches
Finally, finish the drawing by polishing the small details. You need to blend the colors in the transition area so that it is as soft and natural as possible. For areas with two colors, or areas where you are shading or highlighting, use the blending tool.
Also, check that the edges of her black stripes and fins are clean and clearly defined. Let’s go over the outline with a fine black pen to sharpen the final look.
4. Craft ideas to do with finished Finding Dory coloring pages
Finally, let’s your creativity shine with some craft ideas I suggest below. Don’t throw the finished Dory coloring sheets, let’s make use of it for more fun.
4.1. Dory Mobile
The first idea is to turn your Dory coloring page into a hanging ocean mobile. Let’s prepare a string/yarn, a paper plate or stick, hole punch or tape. For more funs, you can prepare sea creatures or shells.
- Step 1: You cut out Dory design that you like the most. You also can cut out other sea-themed shapes like starfish or seaweed.
- Step 2: Then, you punch a hole at the top of each piece and tie them to strings.
- Step 3: After that, you attach the strings to a paper plate or stick to hang it like a mobile.
- Step 4: It is done, now you can hang it near a window or any places you want
4.2. Dory Fridge Magnet
The next craft you can do is to make a Dory Fridge magnet. Let’s decorate your fridge or locker with this easy craft.
What you’ll need are a magnet strip or small round magnet and glue.
- Step 1: You cut out your colored Dory coloring page. Then, to make it sturdy, you laminate it or back it with cardboard.
- Step 2: Now, you only need to glue a magnet to the back and wait for it to dry.
- Step 3: Now, you can stick it to the fridge for an ocean-y vibe or gift it to other people.
4.3. Dory Storybook or Journal Cover
Finally, why don’t you transform your coloring page of Dory into a custom journal. What you will need are blank sheets of paper, stapler or hole punch and ribbon, construction paper.
- Step 1: You fold blank pages in half to form a booklet. You can fold 5 – 10 papers to make a journal.
- Step 2: Choose all the Dory pictures you like. Then, you glue them to a piece of folded construction paper as a cover.
- Step 3: To attach the pages inside, you can staple along the edge. Or you punch a hole at the corner at thread the ribbon through.
That’s all, now you have a unique Finding Dory journal. Let’s use it as a Finding Dory-inspired diary or adventure journal.
5. Some fun facts about Dory fish you may not know
While enjoying Dory coloring pages printable PDF, let’s read some fun facts below:
- Dory can change color: Real blue tangs can change shades. The color is different depending on their mood, stress levels, or even time of day. When they’re scared or sleeping, their bright blue color may fade or darken.
- They’re not always blue: Baby blue tangs are actually bright yellow. They gradually turn blue as they mature. So a young Dory wouldn’t look like the Dory we know from the movies.
- They have sharp spines: Blue tangs have sharp, venomous spines near their tail and use these spines for defense.
- They clean coral reefs: These fish eat algae that can harm coral. It makes them important little “janitors” for the reef ecosystem.
- They’re not good pets: They need lots of swimming space, saltwater, and specialized care.
Conclusion
22 free Dory coloring pages on VerbNow are so much interesting to color. Let’s use them as a source of relax, doing craft and even materials for studying. You can find more attractive coloring pages on VerbNow’s website, so discover now!
