Ready to trade in your perfectly neat modern mandalas for something a little more funky and fun.
I have been completely obsessed lately with pulling design inspiration straight from decades past especially the wild patterns of the sixties and seventies.
Seriously nothing beats the joy of coloring something loud colorful and delightfully nostalgic.
I put together this collection of 18 retro adult coloring pages just for us lovers of throwback style.
You are going to find everything from psychedelic swirls and groovy tech to fabulous vintage fashion just waiting for your favorite markers or colored pencils.
My goal was to find designs that are intricate enough to keep you focused but cool enough to keep you smiling the whole time.
Get ready to unleash your inner flower child because this set is pure good vibes only.
Groovy Flower Tear Eye Art
This coloring page showcases a beautifully stylized, close-up view of a single eye framed by dramatic, long eyelashes and a perfectly shaped eyebrow. The eye itself is detailed with radiating lines in the iris, ready for a shimmer of color. The most captivating part is what appears to be a tear or stream flowing down from the lower lid, transforming into an elaborate cascade of psychedelic, paisley-like swirls, small flowers, and large roses. The line work is predominantly fine and fluid, giving the entire piece a look that blends classic tattoo artistry with vibrant 60s/70s hippie flair.
If you love blending the beautiful with the bizarre, this image is such a fun challenge for me. I can really go wild with color choices here since it’s not meant to be realistic. I am imagining using shimmering metallic gel pens to color the eye and the long lashes for a dramatic effect. Then, the flowing floral patterns below beg for vibrant rainbow gradients or perhaps a very specific, rich jewel-tone scheme like deep emerald and sapphire. It’s incredibly engaging because every tiny swirl offers a perfect little pocket for a dot of contrasting color.
Groovy Mandala Peace Sign
This image is a vibrant celebration of retro peace and love encapsulated within a perfectly symmetrical design. The classic peace symbol sits boldly in the center, but instead of being solid, it is filled entirely with beautiful, flowing organic shapes reminiscent of flower petals and stylized waves. This central element is then framed by a circular border densely packed with repeating daisy shapes and energetic swirls that create a stunning mandala effect. The line work is uniform and clear, making the complex internal details easy to distinguish.
If you’re into coloring anything with a distinct throwback vibe, this page is absolutely essential for my collection. I am so excited to fill this one with all the classic hippie colors that just make you feel good. I think I will use bright sunny yellows and oranges within the peace sign itself to make it glow and then frame it with cool greens and blues in the outer floral ring. It is super meditative to work on the symmetry, and the combination of the iconic symbol with the nature motifs is just wonderfully soothing.
Heart Full of Flowers and Peace Symbols
This coloring page is one big, lovely heart shape bursting at the seams with wonderful hippie-era motifs. The whole composition is packed solid with stylized flowers of various sizes and intricate, looping swirls, all nestled together to form one cohesive shape. Several peace symbols are integrated seamlessly among the blooms, some appearing as the centers of the largest flowers and others tucked into the flowing background elements. The black outlines are medium thickness, clearly separating all the many tiny, organic shapes within the heart.
If you are looking for a truly maximalist coloring experience, this is your winner. I absolutely adore the challenge of shading so many interconnected, fluid shapes without making the image look muddy. I’m thinking of using a highly saturated palette of psychedelic colors for the flowers and swirls like hot pink, lime green, and electric purple to give it that classic vibrant 60s poster feel. It’s incredibly satisfying because I can just lose myself for hours focusing on making each tiny petal and scroll look intentional and bright.
Vintage Tabletop Radio Radiance
This coloring page features a beautifully detailed line drawing of a classic tabletop radio likely from the 1940s or 1950s. The design showcases smooth rounded edges typical of Art Deco or Streamline Moderne styling. The large speaker grille dominates the center, filled with a fine, repetitive dot pattern that suggests woven fabric or metal mesh. A prominent, stylized vertical chrome accent sits right in the middle of the speaker. Details like the tuning knobs on either side, the horizontal tuning dial below, and the vertical decorative fins on the side casing are all rendered with clean, consistent line work perfect for a crisp coloring project.
I just adore the sheer symmetry of this piece it makes me want to break out my perfectly sharpened pencils and go for an ultra-neat finish. Coloring in all those little speaker dots is going to be surprisingly meditative you know like a tiny pointillism project. I can already picture painting the main body a deep teal and maybe using metallic gold or silver on those awesome chrome accents for a really glamorous vintage vibe that would look amazing sitting on a shelf. It’s just the perfect blend of structure and retro flair to totally zone out with after a long day.
Psychedelic Floral Butterfly Wings
This coloring page showcases a stunningly intricate butterfly with large, detailed wings that scream groovy 60s or 70s aesthetic. The entire wing surface is filled with complex patterns blending flowing swirls, delicate vines, and repeating small flower motifs like daisies. The layout is perfectly symmetrical along the body, which itself is segmented with clean parallel lines. The line work is fine and consistent throughout creating thousands of tiny areas waiting for your vibrant color choices. The lower wings even feature elegant, trailing extensions that add a touch of whimsical elegance to the overall composition.
This is the kind of page that makes me want to grab every bright neon color I own. I think it’s super relaxing because once you get past the initial overwhelming detail the patterns start repeating themselves in a soothing way. Seriously I could sit here for hours trying to keep the colors perfectly separated between those tiny petals and swirls. If you’re into creating true kaleidoscopic masterpieces this butterfly offers endless opportunities to play with color gradients and really make those psychedelic vibes pop.
Groovy Peace and Love Collage
This coloring sheet is an absolute explosion of 1960s and 70s inspired iconography packed into a swirling corner design. The main elements include large stylized hearts doves of peace clutching olive branches and multiple peace sign symbols all interwoven with thick curving lines and stylized daisies. The layout feels dynamic and energetic as if all the shapes are floating upwards and outwards in a joyful burst. The line thickness is medium to heavy which helps define the large overlapping motifs making this a less fiddly but very pattern-heavy coloring experience.
I am totally ready to channel my inner flower child with this one. Coloring this page is going to feel like creating a vibrant mood board for happiness and good vibes only. Imagine coloring those big hearts in sunset oranges and yellows and then using dreamy purples and blues for the swirling background elements. No matter your style you can easily make this feel modern or perfectly retro. Coloring all those little daisies offers a great chance to slow down and focus on filling in small distinct areas which is just the best way to melt away stress.
Ornate Floral Quad Skates
This coloring page features a pair of high-top roller skates rendered with incredible detail, perfect for a touch of throwback fun. The entire boot surface is covered in a dense, beautiful tapestry of swirling vines and stylized flowers, reminiscent of vintage wallpaper or fabric designs. The skates are presented slightly overlapping, giving a nice sense of depth. Fine, delicate lines delineate the floral motifs, while slightly thicker lines define the structure of the boot, eyelets, laces, and the ridged wheels and heel stoppers.
Oh my goodness these skates are everything I never knew I needed to color! I think this page is fantastic because you can go totally maximalist on the color palette. Imagine the wheels in rainbow stripes and then using rich jewel tones like emerald and sapphire for the floral boot areas. It’s engaging because the tiny details force you to focus intensely which is wonderful for blocking out the noise of the day. I am honestly so excited to try blending shades of pink and purple across all those gorgeous tiny petals it’s going to look like something straight out of a groovy 70s dream.
Cosmic Duo Hippie Vibes
This coloring page is a pure throwback to vibrant psychedelic art featuring a celestial pairing of the sun and moon nestled together. The sun beams out from the left with stylized wavy rays that are packed with tiny flowers paisley shapes and even little peace signs. The moon rests gently against the sun’s curve adorned with sweet little stars and crescent details. Both faces are friendly and anthropomorphic with lovely long eyelashes and rosy cheeks rendered in soft line work. The overall layout is busy and immersive filling the entire frame with interconnected groovy patterns.
I absolutely have to color this one with all the hippie magic it deserves. I plan on using bright contrasting colors for the sun and moon themselves maybe fiery yellows and cool blues or lavenders. Coloring all those tiny background elements like the mushrooms and the detailed paisley will be such a peaceful escape for my mind. It’s the perfect page when you need a little dose of optimism and intricate detail to keep your hands busy and your spirit happy.
Mixtape Mania Swirls
This coloring page centers on a single classic audio cassette tape transformed into a canvas of pure retro energy. The main body of the tape is filled with continuous swirling lines creating a mesmerizing, almost liquid background effect. Key musical motifs pop out including prominent musical notes flowing along a staff across the bottom half and scattered stars decorating the top corners. A bold treble clef sits near the left edge adding a dramatic touch. The line work is uniformly fine and tight throughout emphasizing the dense, continuous nature of the pattern design.
I think this is such a fun nostalgic page to color up. If you’re into music from the 80s and 90s this immediately brings back memories of carefully crafting the perfect mix tape for a crush or a road trip. Coloring all those endless swirls is incredibly grounding for me it’s like my brain just follows the lines automatically. I’m planning on using metallic gel pens on the stars and the reels to make them look super shiny against a background of electric blues and hot pinks for a truly rocking outcome.
Trippy Lava Lamp Zantangle
This coloring page showcases a tall classic lava lamp from the groovy era, completely filled with intricate patterns from top to bottom. The lamp features three main sections the cap the glass body and the base all overflowing with tiny detailed designs. The glass portion is dominated by swirling organic shapes that mimic the moving wax blobs interspersed with concentric circles and small paisley elements. The line work is very fine and dense giving the entire object a rich textural quality that screams adult coloring challenge.
I think this page is such a joy to color because it perfectly captures that 70s psychedelic mood we all love. I have so many ideas for color combinations here I could make the glass look like actual flowing goo with deep reds blending into oranges or maybe opt for a cool unexpected palette with blues and greens. The sheer density of the patterns means I can lose myself for hours just focusing on shading one tiny circle or swirl. It’s the ultimate visual meditation for anyone who enjoys detailed zentangle style work.
Big Funky Boombox Bash
This coloring page features a fabulous 80s boombox the ultimate symbol of retro street style ready to blast some tunes. The cassette deck tape wheels antennas and large speaker grilles are all outlined clearly with medium thickness lines. Surrounding the main subject is a playful explosion of abstract party elements like wavy squiggles stars of various sizes and simple circles suggesting confetti or sound waves. The layout is wonderfully balanced with the large rectangular object centered and the energetic scatter pattern framing it perfectly.
If you love that vibrant 80s aesthetic this page is an absolute must-try. Coloring this lets me really go wild with bold contrasting colors like electric blue neon green and shocking pink for the confetti and outlines. I can make the speakers look super metallic with silver and grey or just drench the whole thing in rainbow gradients to make it really pop. It’s engaging because there’s a nice mix of structured lines on the boombox itself and totally freeform shapes in the background which keeps my coloring rhythm fresh and fun.
Enchanted Forest Mushroom Patch
This coloring page transports us straight into a whimsical woodland scene populated by a cluster of fanciful mushrooms and cheerful daisies. There are mushrooms of varying sizes creating a layered landscape effect with the taller ones looming in the background. The caps are densely decorated with detailed patterns featuring spirals paisleys and tiny floral elements all contained within thick outer lines. The fine lines used for the internal details invite very careful coloring while the simple stems and background hills provide some nice open spaces.
This picture just makes me feel like I’ve stumbled into a fairy garden it’s so utterly charming. I can hardly wait to use an array of earthy browns and vibrant jewel tones on the mushroom caps to make them really stand out against the simpler background hills. Coloring the caps is a perfect exercise in precision coloring which I find incredibly centering and great for mindfulness. Some people love huge empty spaces to blend colors but I just love getting lost in these tiny intricate doodle-like sections.
Groovy Turntable Sound Explosion
This coloring page captures the electric energy of a DJ setup surrounded by abstract motion lines. The central focus is a detailed turntable featuring a vinyl record currently playing indicated by the tonearm in place. Surrounding this centerpiece are layers of concentric circles radiating lines representing sound waves or perhaps a psychedelic sunburst effect and small stylized flowers adding a touch of unexpected sweetness. The entire composition is framed by squiggles stars and bubbles giving it a fantastic dynamic border. The line work is crisp and varied using thicker lines for the main equipment and finer lines for the explosive background patterns.
Coloring this feels like designing the cover art for the best retro dance album ever. I get to use all my boldest shades on the sound waves to really make them jump off the page maybe some vibrant oranges and purples radiating from the turntable itself. Coloring the vinyl grooves allows for some fun gradient work or maybe just keeping them strictly black and white for contrast. If you are into music especially that dance beat energy this page is a total blast and really engaging because of the way the shapes overlap and suggest movement.
Far Out Hippie Van Journey
This coloring page showcases an iconic Volkswagen Type 2 van often called a bus or a microbus rendered in an extreme retro-psychedelic style. The entire body of the vehicle is covered wall-to-wall in a dense pattern composed of flowers swirls and paisley motifs typical of 1960s and 70s art. A large peace sign is prominently featured on the side door uniting the vehicle with the era’s ideals. The line work is incredibly fine forcing you to really look closely at every section to decide on your color placements. Simple rolling hills and fluffy clouds form a relaxed backdrop for this heavily decorated transport.
I can already picture this van rolling down the highway painted in every tie-dye color imaginable. This is perfect for coloring when I want a real challenge because there are so many tiny intricate spaces to fill in on the bodywork. I think I’ll make the windows clear with just a hint of light blue while I go absolutely wild with bright fuchsia orange and lime green on the floral swirls. Coloring this feels like an adventure in itself like planning the ultimate groovy road trip where the journey is just as colorful as the destination.
Sparkly Kaleidoscope Eyewear
This coloring page features a pair of cool, thick-framed glasses that radiate a retro, almost psychedelic vibe. The entire frame is filled with detailed doodle-style patterns including swirls circles and tiny stars that spill over into the temple arms. The lenses themselves contain a focal point a sharp burst or starburst pattern surrounded by wavy lines suggesting movement or a dreamlike refraction. The line work is consistent and fine making this a highly intricate and detailed piece perfect for those who love micro-pattern coloring.
I think these glasses are just the coolest way to get my dose of optical illusion fun while coloring. I am already picturing using my brightest gel pens on the starbursts inside the lenses to make them truly flash and shimmer against the more subdued swirling patterns on the frame. It’s engaging because the pattern distribution keeps the eye moving all around the frame testing my ability to choose colors that complement each other in small segments. Coloring this feels like adding glitter and magic to a fantastic pair of novelty shades ready for a groovy festival.
Flowing Floral Rainbow Border
This coloring page features a beautiful ornate corner border design dominated by a soft curving rainbow shape. The rainbow’s bands are drawn with simple parallel lines providing open space for coloring. This central element is framed by exuberant Art Nouveau-inspired swirls and leaves that weave in and around clusters of detailed flowers like daisies and poppies. The line work is clean and graceful with medium thickness outlines defining the bold scrolls and the delicate petals. The overall composition fills the corner beautifully leaving the rest of the page open for use as a decorative frame.
I find this border incredibly relaxing because I can focus entirely on the framing elements while leaving the rainbow bands simple and bright. It’s perfect for practicing my blending skills on the swirling vines using softer more muted retro colors like dusty rose and avocado green. Coloring these flowers is easy and repetitive which is exactly what I need sometimes to just let my mind wander. If you need a piece that feels both natural and wildly decorative this swirling floral arrangement is going to be a calming treat.
Chunky Lettering Positive Affirmation
This coloring page presents the cheerful motivational phrase “GOOD VIBES ONLY” rendered in massive bubbly retro lettering. Each letter is generously sized and packed with its own distinct pattern including spirals waves small circles and stars creating a vibrant internal tapestry. The letters themselves are layered slightly over each other suggesting a three-dimensional chunky effect. Small stars and dots float around the text adding to the overall carefree and positive atmosphere. The line work is thick and bold clearly defining each letter segment for easy coloring.
I think this page is the perfect project for when I need a little visual pick-me-up. It’s so engaging because you can treat each letter like a miniature coloring book page with its own unique theme. No matter your skill level the big bold outlines make it accessible but the internal patterns offer plenty of room for creative flair. I plan on using bright primary colors on the “GOOD” section and maybe shifting to cooler greens and blues for “VIBES ONLY” to make the message pop. Coloring this instantly boosts my mood and reminds me to keep things light and fun.
Peace Love and Strumming Guitar
This coloring page is a celebration of the hippie era featuring an acoustic guitar completely covered in intricate psychedelic and nature-inspired doodles. The main body of the guitar is a field of detailed flowers swirling vines and prominently placed peace signs including one at the sound hole. Surrounding the instrument are little pops of whimsy like stylized ocean waves peace symbols and several cute toadstool mushrooms. The line work throughout is exceptionally fine and dense creating a rich tapestry effect that demands close attention.
If you are looking for a project that mixes music artistry and a little bit of nature magic this is it. I feel like I should put on some classic rock and get coloring right away. The sheer amount of tiny areas means this will be a super relaxing session because you can really focus on shading and texture within each small space. I am definitely planning on coloring the daisies in bright yellows and oranges and maybe giving the guitar body a gradient sunset look to really emphasize that feel-good retro vibe.
