Did you know? Dragons are believed to have originated from Chinese mythology, where they were depicted as benevolent creatures that symbolized good fortune and prosperity, but their depiction eventually evolved into the fire-breathing monsters we know today from European folklore.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five different coloring ideas for the dragon in this image:
• Sky Dragon: Color the entire dragons body light blue, and add some darker shades of blue around its wings and tail. Use yellow and orange hues on the clouds to create a warm contrast.
• Nighttime Dragon: Go with dark blues and purples for the sky, and use golds and silvers on the clouds to give it an ethereal glow. Make the dragons body black or navy blue to blend into the darkness.
• Rainbow Dragon: Color the entire image in rainbow hues, starting from red at the top of the page and working your way down to violet. Use white for highlights on the dragons scales and the clouds.
• Fantasy Forest Dragon: Color the background green with shades of brown and tan added for depth. Paint the dragons body light brown or beige, and use greens and blues on its wings and tail to blend it into the forest.