Shrek Coloring Pages

Free Shrek Coloring Pages: 57 printable PDF designs from the upside-down fairy tale franchise, with the green ogre smiling, running, jumping, and fighting, Fiona in her human and ogre forms, chatty Donkey, sword-waving Puss in Boots, Dragon, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother at her piano, and the whole ogre family together. The full set is free.

Shrek began as a 1990 picture book, Shrek!, by New Yorker cartoonist William Steig. The 2001 DreamWorks adaptation collected the first Oscar ever handed out in the animated feature category. Mike Myers voiced Shrek, Eddie Murphy played Donkey, Cameron Diaz voiced Fiona, and Antonio Banderas joined as Puss in Boots in Shrek 2 in 2004, which became the highest-grossing film of that year. The series continued with Shrek the Third in 2007 and Shrek Forever After in 2010, and Puss in Boots later starred in two spin-off films of his own, released in 2011 and 2022.

Big, simple Shrek faces work for young kids. Crowded group scenes and dance pages hold the attention of older fans.

What’s Inside This Collection

Shrek on his own, Shrek and Donkey, Fiona and romance, Donkey, Puss in Boots, group scenes, and other fairy tale characters make up the 57 designs.

Shrek on His Own

Eighteen pages show Shrek smiling, happy, friendly, cool, cute, angry, running, jumping, and fighting, plus classic movie portraits. Color his skin a bright Yellow Green, his tunic Light Tan, his vest Chocolate Brown, and keep his trumpet-shaped ears the same green as his face.

Shrek and Donkey

Five sheets pair the ogre with his talkative friend, including Shrek holding Donkey and a surprised Donkey. Shade Donkey’s coat is a gentle Ash Gray, his muzzle a pale Silver, and a dark Charcoal mane.

Fiona and Romance

Nine designs feature Fiona alone, as an ogre, dancing with Shrek, and sharing happy moments with him, plus a dance with Prince Charming. Color her ogre skin the same green as Shrek’s, her braid Auburn Red, and her gown a deep Kelly Green with Gold trim.

Donkey

Five pages show Donkey smiling, funny, and full of energy. Leave his teeth bright White and his belly a pale Gray to match his famous grin.

Puss in Boots

Seven sheets show Puss alone, with his sword, with Shrek, with Donkey, and beside a human Shrek. Give his fur a Marmalade base with deeper Rust tabby markings, his hat Black with a White feather, and his boots a rich Mahogany.

Group Scenes and Family

Seven pages include Shrek, Donkey, and Puss together, Shrek’s best friends, the ogre family, a rescue, and a fairy scene. Repeat the same shades for every character from page to page so nobody in the crowd gets mixed up.

Fairy Tale Characters

Six designs show Dragon twice, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, a flying fairy, and a fairy singing at a piano. Color Dragon a fiery Rose Pink with Magenta wings, and give Prince Charming Golden Blond hair and a Royal Blue outfit.

What Shrek Coloring Pages Do

Showing that looks are not everything. The Shrek story turns classic fairy tales upside down: the ogre is the hero, the prince is vain, and the princess chooses to stay an ogre. Coloring Shrek and Fiona opens the door to conversations about kindness, self-acceptance, and why people should not be judged by appearance. Children can name one way each character is braver or kinder than they first seem.

Celebrating friendship. Shrek and Donkey begin as an unlikely pair and become true best friends. The many pages showing them together, plus group scenes with Puss in Boots, invite talks about loyalty and sticking together. Kids can color a friendship scene and then share a story about a friend who stood by them.

Switching between giant and tiny details. Shrek’s large, rounded head and body are easy to fill, while Puss’s hat feather and Fiona’s braid ask for careful detail. Moving between those sizes trains steady hand control; the American Academy of Pediatrics’ preschooler checklists tie that steadiness to future handwriting. Older children can shade Shrek’s vest to practice showing texture.

Unwinding with familiar characters. Coloring characters kids already love makes the activity feel relaxing. After Nancy Curry and Tim Kasser had stressed volunteers fill in patterned outlines or blank sheets, the outline group relaxed more, according to their 2005 report for Art Therapy Journal. A Shrek page filled with simple shapes and bold outlines offers that same calming routine after school or before bed.

How to Color Shrek Pages Well

• Ogre green: Use Yellow Green as the base for Shrek and ogre Fiona, then add Olive Green in the shadows under the chin and arms. Two greens give the skin a rounded look.
• Donkey’s grin: Color Donkey Gray and leave his big teeth White with a thin Gray outline. The bright smile is the key to his cheerful face.
• Puss’s boots and hat: Use Brown for the boots, Black for the hat, and a bright White or Yellow feather. Strong contrast makes the swashbuckling cat stand out.
• Fiona’s gown: Choose Green with Gold edging for her classic dress. Matching the film colors helps fans recognize her instantly.
• Dragon scales: Shade Dragon in Pink and add small curved scale marks in deeper Magenta. Scale texture makes her look powerful but friendly.
• Swamp scenes: Fill backgrounds with Moss Green grass, Brown mud, and murky Olive water. A swamp setting feels right at home for an ogre.

5 Creative Craft Ideas With Shrek Coloring Pages

1. Swamp Diorama

Color Shrek and Donkey, trim around each figure, and set both of them upright in a shoebox lined with green paper reeds and a painted bog. Add a small sign for Shrek’s front door.

2. Fairy Tale Storybook

Color several character pages and staple them into a booklet. Kids can write their own short adventure for each page.

3. Puss in Boots Bookmark

Color Puss with his sword, snip out his shape, and glue his boots to the tip of a cardstock strip. A wrap of packing tape keeps the bookmark sturdy.

4. Friendship Card

Color the Shrek and Donkey page, fold it like a greeting, and present it to a best pal. Write a message about what makes the friendship special.

5. Dragon Paper Puppet

Color the Dragon page, trim around her wings, and tape a wooden stick behind her. Children can stage puppet shows where Donkey and Dragon meet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shrek coloring pages?

There are 57 free sheets featuring Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Dragon, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother. Ogre fans can print the PDFs or fill each scene in on screen.

Who created Shrek?

William Steig created Shrek in his 1990 picture book Shrek!. DreamWorks Animation adapted it into the 2001 film that launched the franchise.

Did Shrek win an Oscar?

Yes, Shrek took the first-ever Oscar for animated features at the 2002 ceremony. It beat Monsters, Inc. and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

Who voices the main characters?

Mike Myers voices Shrek, Eddie Murphy voices Donkey, and Cameron Diaz voices Fiona. Antonio Banderas joined the cast as the sword-fighting cat in Shrek 2.

Why does Fiona turn into an ogre?

In the story, a spell makes Fiona human by day and an ogre by night. After true love’s kiss, she keeps her ogre form for good.

How many Shrek movies are there?

There are four main Shrek films released from 2001 to 2010. Puss in Boots also has two spin-off movies from 2011 and 2022.

What age are Shrek coloring pages for?

Kids around 4 through 12 are the core audience, and plenty of millennial parents consider them as well. Single-character pages suit younger kids, while group scenes fit older fans.

Who is Dragon in Shrek?

Dragon is the fire-breathing guardian of Fiona’s tower in the first film. She falls in love with Donkey, and the two later have babies together.

Start Coloring

Choose Shrek with Donkey, Fiona in her gown, or Puss with his sword, then print the swamp at home or paint Shrek green right in the browser, account-free. Shrek fans can share their finished swamp scenes on Facebook or Pinterest.