Deer Coloring Page (1 of 4)

A young deer sits quietly, its round eyes and tucked-in pose endearing to look at. The small antlers just beginning to show only add to the charm. The lines on this first sheet are clear and open, so it is a comfortable one to start on - reach for soft browns and place them at your own pace.

About the Deer

Deer are graceful animals of the woods and hills, with slender legs, large gentle eyes and a coat that often carries soft white spots. They move quietly through forest and meadow feeding on grasses and leaves, and the males grow handsome branching antlers that are shed and grown anew each year.

Around the world the deer is admired as a symbol of gentleness, alertness and quiet grace, a familiar and welcome sight wherever woodland meets open ground. That calm, gentle image gives the deer a warm, universal appeal that makes it a pleasant and approachable subject to color.

Benefits as a Coloring & Brain Training Activity

For coloring, the deer rewards soft browns and tans, and following the curve of the back and legs is gentle practice in shading. Adding the seasonal trees and leaves around it a little at a time makes for a calming page that gently engages the mind and is satisfying to finish.