Soft fur · Pink ears · A tiny kitten
Kawaii mouse with kitten pendant coloring page
A big-eared little mouse holds a kitten-shaped pendant between its paws. Download this free kawaii mouse coloring page to print, and discover how soirolaba_scrap brought it to life with soft grays, creams and pinks.
- JPG and A4 / Letter PDF
- Hand-colored example
- Tips for coloring fur
The download is the uncolored page. Use the example for inspiration.
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT
Your coloring page, ready to print
The complete drawing, centered with a margin. Choose your paper size and print at actual size, without cropping.
A moment to choose your pencils
Test your colors first
Test your grays, creams and pinks on the paper you plan to use. The practice sheet helps you try blends; the blank color chart lets you keep a swatch of each pencil.
Practice sheet
Practice light-to-dark shading and blending two colors. Note which pencils and paper you used.
Download practice sheetAlso available as PNG · 300 dpi
Blank color chart
Fill in its 36 swatches and write down each pencil’s name and code. Suitable for any brand.
Download color chartAlso available as PNG · 300 dpiBoth are separate A4 sheets with the Javier Origin logo and QR code. To print the PDF, select A4 paper and “actual size” or 100%.
soirolaba_scrap · Lapiceros Unidos
A little mouse in soft colors with rosy ears
In the version by soirolaba_scrap, gray strokes define the tufts without dimming the light on the face. Pink ears, cheeks and paws complement the tiny kitten pendant. This hand-colored piece is part of the Lapiceros Unidos community.
Finished coloring: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. See the credits and sharing conditions.
What to notice in this version
- Tufts that retain the white
Gray strokes define the edges of the head and body. The light spaces between them create the impression of fine fur.
- Small pink accents
Pink repeats in the ears, cheeks, tail and paws, keeping the overall color scheme delicate.
- The pendant still stands out
The kitten is tiny and pale. Its outline and dark details are enough to make it recognizable against the little belly.
Materials used in the example
Faber-Castell Polychromos
- 102Cream
- 103Ivory
- 189Cinnamon
- 130Salmon
- 169Caput mortuum
- 231Cold grey II
- 233Cold grey IV
- 275Warm grey VI
- 199Black
Paper: 180 gsm Canson XL Bristol. Materials supplied for soirolaba_scrap’s coloring. You can use other pencil brands and look for similar shades.
Another combination for your version
A Creative palette for the mouse’s fur
The “Storm horse” palette in the Atlas’s Creative section combines grays with earthy shades, violet and indigo. Although designed for another animal, its grays suit this little mouse’s fur. Try the other colors in small details for a higher-contrast version. This is an alternative; soirolaba_scrap’s actual materials are listed with the example.
Storm horse
Faber-Castell Polychromos · Wildlife with character
- Warm grey ILight base for the furPolychromos · 270
- Cold grey IVTufts beneath the ears and armsPolychromos · 233
- BistreWarm touches in the furPolychromos · 179
- VioletA soft accent on the ears or pendantPolychromos · 138
- Burnt ochreA warm variation for the kittenPolychromos · 187
- Dark indigoSmall, deep shadowsPolychromos · 157
Open “Storm horse” in the Atlas’s Creative section
Start with a very light layer of 270, then add 233 following the tufts. Save indigo for small shadows; test the violet and earthy accents on a separate sheet first.
On-screen swatches are approximate. Test the combination on your paper before coloring the page.
Start with just a few layers
How to color this kawaii mouse’s fur
These tips are suggestions for your own version. Test your pencils on a separate sheet before working on the small areas.
- 1
Keep the light areas
Keep the forehead, muzzle and belly light. A very gentle cream or ivory can add warmth without obscuring the drawing.
- 2
Follow the tufts
Use a sharp point to make short strokes in the direction of the fur. Gradually add gray beneath the ears, beside the arms and around the edges of the body.
- 3
Finish with pink and details
Apply pink gently to the ears and cheeks. Leave the whiskers, cord and tiny kitten until last.
Light fur
Do not fill every gap
Alternate short gray strokes with untouched paper. Darkening only selected areas helps preserve the mouse’s soft appearance.
Shiny eyes
Preserve the white highlights
Carefully work around the highlights in the eyes. Keeping them light preserves the expression without adding more colors.
Ears and tail
Soft pink, small shadows
Start with light pressure and deepen only the base of the ears or underside of the tail. Avoid a dark line around the entire outline.
Pendant
Sharpen your pencil first
There is very little space inside the kitten. A touch of pink in its ears and a few fine marks are enough; you can also leave it almost white, as in the example.
Explore colors and combinations in the Colored Pencil Atlas or continue with the colored pencil learning guides.
From file to paper
Print the whole mouse, whiskers included
The JPG is 1810 × 2560 pixels. Choose portrait orientation and fit the image to the page, leaving room for the whiskers and tail. For PDFs, select the matching A4 or Letter paper size and check the preview before printing.
Do I need the same paper and pencils?
No. The listed materials are those used in soirolaba_scrap’s example. Use what you have and check which paper types and weights your printer supports. A small test will show how your colors layer.
JPG and PDF · Portrait page
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