If you enjoy coloring as a creative escape or you love expressive art, you’re going to enjoy this one. I’m sharing two free portrait coloring pages that I sketched using references found on Pinterest — and both are ready for you to download, print, and bring to life.
These aren’t generic coloring sheets — they’re hand-drawn, stylized, and full of personality. Whether you’re looking for something bold or something elegant, there’s something in each page to spark your creativity.
Inspired by Real Portraits
Both coloring pages began with a reference photo — something I often use in my process. If you want to learn more about how I work from references, I have a full post on drawing from reference art here. It breaks down how I study real images but always aim to put my own spin on them.
The first portrait features a cool, stylish woman wearing oversized glasses and bold lipstick. Her floral shirt and confident pose caught my eye. I turned her into a cartoon-style character with clean, smooth lines, and kept the accessories for added flair.
The second portrait is based on a stunning profile photo. The lighting, the sleek hairstyle, and the dramatic earrings inspired me to create something elegant and minimal. I simplified the shapes, stylized her features, and kept the focus on her face and flowing hair.
Stylized Portrait Line Art
One of the things I love most about these sketches is how open-ended they are. The lines are clean and fluid, giving you freedom to add your own colors, textures, and even patterns.
Both portraits are in stylized portrait line art format, which means they’re not hyper-realistic but expressive and creative. That makes them perfect for both beginner and experienced colorists.
Free Printable Coloring Pages
You can download both designs as free printable coloring pages. Whether you print them on thick paper for traditional coloring or import them into a digital coloring app, they’re formatted to be flexible.
Each portrait is high-resolution and ideal for markers, colored pencils, or digital brushes. Just click the links below to get started.
Download Portrait Coloring Page 1
Download Portrait Coloring Page 2
These sheets are for personal use only — feel free to color, share, or use them in your journal or art practice, but please don’t resell or reproduce them commercially.
Creative Coloring Sheets for Adults
If you’re looking for creative coloring sheets for adults, these portraits are a perfect fit. Unlike simpler pages, these designs invite you to play with shading, color stories, and style choices.
Try experimenting with:
- Unusual skin tones (lavender, teal, golden hues)
- Monochrome palettes (shades of one color)
- Bold makeup or surreal lighting
Coloring portraits isn’t just about staying inside the lines — it’s about storytelling through color.
Why Drawing from Reference Matters
If you’re an artist or hobbyist, using references is one of the best ways to learn and grow. For these pages, I used photo inspiration from Pinterest, but I never trace or copy directly. I simplify, exaggerate, and reinterpret.
If you’re curious about how I go from image to sketch, you’ll love my post on drawing from reference art. I share tips on how to make the process your own and still honor the source.
👉 Read: How I Draw from Reference
Final Thoughts
I hope these portrait coloring pages bring you a little joy, calm, and creative energy. They were so fun to sketch, and even more fun to imagine people adding their own color magic to them.
If you color them in, I’d love to see your work! Tag me on social media or drop a link in the comments.
Happy coloring! 🌸