Free Bowser Jr coloring pages: 25 printable PDF designs featuring the mischievous Koopa kid from the Super Mario series, his Junior Clown Car, and scenes with other characters from the Mario games. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Bowser Jr. is a character from Nintendo’s Mario franchise who first appeared in Super Mario Sunshine in 2002. He is the son of Bowser, the series’ main antagonist, and is known for his light green head, orange-red hair tied into a topknot, and the bandana he wears across his face. Bowser Jr. frequently pilots the Junior Clown Car, a smaller version of his father’s vehicle, and uses a Magic Paintbrush in several games. Since his debut, he has appeared across the main Mario series as well as spin-offs, including Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros., where he is a playable fighter. This collection reflects that range, with portraits of Bowser Jr. alone, scenes of him piloting the Clown Car, and pages that place him alongside other characters from the Mario games.
The 25 pages are split into solo character portraits, Clown Car and action poses, and scenes featuring Bowser Jr. alongside other Mario characters, giving fans of the series a wide set of options to color.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 25 pages sort into three groups, covering solo character portraits, Clown Car and action poses, and scenes with other Mario characters.
Solo Character Portraits
The largest group in the collection shows Bowser Jr. on his own, in styles ranging from simple, rounded designs suited to younger children to more detailed portraits. This group makes up about half the collection and gives the widest range of coloring difficulty.
Clown Car and Action Poses
Several pages show Bowser Jr. piloting his Junior Clown Car, holding items like a ball or a torch, or in mid-action poses, giving these designs more movement than the solo portraits.
Scenes With Other Mario Characters
A final group places Bowser Jr. alongside other characters and settings from the Mario games, including group scenes and pages tied to the wider Super Mario series.
What Bowser Jr Coloring Pages Do
Exploring a well-known Nintendo character. Coloring Bowser Jr.’s recognizable features, his light green head, orange hair, and bandana, gives young Mario fans a way to engage with a character they already know from the games.
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7. The mix of simple, rounded portraits and more detailed action scenes in this collection suits a range of skill levels.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. A focused coloring session with a favorite character can offer the same kind of calming, absorbing activity described in that research.
Encouraging accurate color choices. Because Bowser Jr. has a specific, well-documented color palette, this collection works well for practicing accurate character coloring, while the Clown Car and background details still leave room for creative choices.
How to Color Bowser Jr Pages Well
- Head and skin: Color Bowser Jr.’s head in Fern or Yellow-Green and his body in Golden Yellow, distinct from Bowser’s more tan and orange coloring.
- Hair: Use Red Orange or Scarlet for his top-knot hair, matching the fiery orange hair he shares with his father.
- Bandana: Color his bandana in Blue Jay or Denim, with a simple White graffiti-style face design referencing his signature look from Super Mario Sunshine.
- Horns and eyes: Use White or Cream for his small horns with Orange rings around them, and keep his eyes solid Black.
- Junior Clown Car: Color the car’s body in Yellow, Orange, or Mango Tango, with a White clown face and Fern green trim.
- Backgrounds: Use Sky Blue or warm sunset tones for outdoor Mario-world scenes, and Timberwolf gray for indoor or castle settings.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Bowser Jr Coloring Pages
1. Bowser Jr Puzzle. Color a page on sturdy cardboard, draw lines across it, and cut the piece apart to make a simple puzzle. Numbering the back of each piece helps younger children on their first few tries.
2. DIY Clock. Print and color a Bowser Jr. page, glue it to a round piece of cardboard, punch a hole in the center, and attach clock hands from a craft store to make a working clock face.
3. Handmade Badge. Color a page on cardboard, cut out a circle or shape, and glue it to a badge base or lapel pin to make a wearable badge for a backpack or jacket.
4. Mini Storage Box. Color a page and glue it to the outside of a small paper or cardboard box to make a personalized container for small toys or candy.
5. Bowser Jr Bookmark. Color a tall, narrow Bowser Jr. design, cut it into a bookmark shape, and glue it to cardstock to make a sturdy reading bookmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Bowser Jr coloring pages?
Bowser Jr coloring pages are printable designs featuring Bowser Jr., a character from Nintendo’s Mario franchise, along with his Junior Clown Car and scenes with other Mario characters. Each design in this collection can be downloaded as a PDF for printing or colored directly online in the browser, with no software required.
Who is Bowser Jr, and when did he first appear?
Bowser Jr. is the son of Bowser, the main antagonist of the Mario series, and first appeared in Super Mario Sunshine in 2002. He is known for his light green head, orange-red hair, the bandana he wears, and his frequent use of the Junior Clown Car and a Magic Paintbrush.
What kinds of scenes are included in this collection?
The 25 pages cover solo character portraits, Bowser Jr. piloting his Junior Clown Car or holding items like a ball or torch, and scenes that place him alongside other characters from the Mario games. Some pages use a simpler, rounder style suited to younger children.
What colors work best for coloring Bowser Jr?
Color his head in Fern or Yellow-Green and his body in Golden Yellow, with Red Orange or Scarlet for his top-knot hair. Use Blue Jay or Denim for his bandana, and color the Junior Clown Car in Yellow Orange with a White clown face and Fern green trim.
Is Bowser Jr the leader of the Koopalings?
Bowser Jr. is often shown leading the Koopalings, a separate group of seven Koopa characters, in several Mario games. However, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that Bowser Jr. is Bowser’s only child, so the Koopalings are not his blood siblings despite an older assumption that they were.
Can Bowser Jr coloring pages be used for a Mario-themed party or classroom activity?
Yes. The variety of solo and group scenes works well for a Mario-themed birthday party activity table or a classroom coloring station alongside other Mario character pages, such as Mario, Bowser, or Diddy Kong.
Are Bowser Jr coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. Several pages use simple, rounded outlines suited to younger children, while others, especially the Clown Car and multi-character scenes, include more detail suited to older kids and dedicated Mario fans.
Is Bowser Jr the same character as Baby Bowser?
No. Baby Bowser is a separate character, a younger version of Bowser himself, best known from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, while Bowser Jr. is Bowser’s son. The two characters look similar, which is a common source of confusion among fans, but they appear in different games and storylines.
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