This beautiful coloring page depicts the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos – the feast day commemorating the death of the Virgin Mary. Held on August 15th every year, the Holy Day is a significant one in the Orthodox Christian Church, and is one of the twelve Great Feasts of the year. Drawing upon the tradition of icons, the page combines striking color with muted figures and symbolic motifs to evoke an atmosphere of contemplation and reverence.
The coloring page features a striking pastel color palette, dominated by soft blues and purples. To bring liveliness and movement to the composition, try adding touches of black and grey to the figures, grounding them in the scene and adding more edge to the mood. The ornamentation and foliage should be colored in golden and yellow tones – emphasizing their spiritual significance. Finally, consider introducing gentle touches of pink, red, and white to bring brightness to the scene and an emphasis on the joyous nature of the feast.