Did you know? Mickey Mouse was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1928 as a replacement for Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, whom Disney lost the rights to due to a contract dispute with his producer Charles Mintz.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five fun ways to color the provided Mickey Mouse image:
• 1. Coloring by number: Color in all of the lines that make up the different sections of the mouse, so each section is a single color. This will create a colorful pattern and look like a stained glass window.
• 2. Pop art: Color this image using bright colors and patterns that are reminiscent of pop art. You can choose solid blocks of bright primary or secondary colors to fill in the areas of the image, with black outlines for contrast.
• 3. Comic book style: Use bold lines and flat tones to create a comic-book style look. Choose two or three colors for the background, and use one color for Mickeys body, and another for his ears and tail. You could also add some shadowing around his ears and face to give him some depth.
• 4. Watercolor painting: Use watercolors to paint this image with soft, blended edges that evoke a sense of movement and life. Choose gentle colors like pastel pink or pale blue for the background, and use lighter shades of those same colors to fill in Mickeys body. You could also add some white highlights to his face and ears.