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40 Bowser Coloring Pages – Free Sheets to Print

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Bowser has waited at the end of each world since 1985, and now he can wait on your kitchen table instead. This gallery gathers 40 free Bowser coloring pages: the Koopa king roaring on a castle rampart, climbing stone steps with a lantern, sitting crowned on his throne, and steering his flying airship. Bowser Jr., Mario, and Princess Peach join in too. Pick a sheet, grab your favorite crayons, and give the king of the Koopas his colors.

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All 40 Bowser Coloring Pages

All 40 sheets are free and printable. Click any picture to open the PDF, sized for A4 paper, then print as many copies as you like. The range runs from very easy pages with big, simple shapes to detailed scenes with castle stones, lanterns, and airship rigging, so there is something for every age and every kind of marker.

 
 

Bowser and His World

 

Roaring Bowser on Castle Rampart

Bowser roaring with arms outstretched, spiked shell, castle wall, clouds and cobblestone ground
Bowser stands with arms spread and mouth wide open, showing his spiked shell, horned head and striped belly. Behind him are castle battlements, puffy clouds and a large cobblestone floor.

 

Bowser and Bowser Jr. Walking Along a Balustrade

Bowser and Bowser Jr. with a pennant flag walking past a stone balustrade on a cobblestone path
Side view of a scowling Bowser striding beside the smaller Bowser Jr., who carries a little pennant flag. Spiked shells, studded wristbands, a stone balustrade and cobblestones fill the scene. The wide bands on the big shell suit broad strokes.

 

Bowser Climbing Castle Stone Steps with Lantern

Bowser with spiked shell and lantern climbing stone steps in front of a brick arch, cobblestone floor below
Bowser climbs a stack of stone blocks in profile, grinning, with a lantern in one hand. He wears spiked wristbands and a spiked shell, and a brick archway rises behind him. The stones suit fine pens.

 

Bowser and Mario Face to Face in Castle Hall

Bowser waving and Mario raising a fist in a castle hall with a stone archway and cobblestone floor
Mario, in cap and overalls, raises one fist across from a towering Bowser who waves an open hand. Spiked armbands, a striped belly, a stone archway and flagstones surround them. Many small stones add detail.

 

Bowser Steering His Flying Airship

Bowser at the wheel of a flying wooden airship with propellers, a Bowser figurehead, clouds and a hill
Bowser grips a ship’s wheel at the helm of a wooden airship that flies over a hill, with a propeller on each side and a Bowser-head figurehead at the bow. Clouds fill the sky.

 

Crowned Bowser Seated on a Stone Throne

Bowser with a crown and scepter sitting on a stone throne, with spiked armbands and a striped belly
A front view of Bowser sitting on a stone throne, wearing a three-pointed crown with ball tips and holding a jeweled scepter. Spiked armbands, two fangs and a segmented belly stand out.

 

Bowser Waving Hello in a Park

Bowser waving with a spiked shell and armbands, standing before bushes and a leafy tree
Bowser stands on a grassy slope and raises one open hand in a wave, a spiked cuff on each wrist. Round bushes and a leafy tree surround him. The curved lines are bold and open.

 
 

Small Moments

 

Bowser Jr. Holding a Balloon

Bowser Jr. with ponytail and spiked shell holding a balloon, standing on grass beside a bush and a cloud
A grinning Bowser Jr. with a topknot ponytail clutches the string of a large oval balloon in one fist. His spiked shell, studded wristbands and toothy bib show clearly, with a small cloud and bush behind him.

 

Mario Sitting on the Beach with a Beach Ball

Mario in cap and overalls sitting on sand beside a beach ball, with a scallop shell and clouds
Mario sits on a sandy beach with one gloved hand resting on a paneled beach ball. His cap carries an M emblem, and a scallop shell and three clouds fill the scene.

 

Princess Peach Smelling a Flower in a Garden

Princess Peach with crown and long hair sniffing a flower, standing in a garden with a tree, path and large flower
Princess Peach holds a five-petal flower to her face, wearing a crown with an oval jewel and a puff-sleeved gown. A winding path, a leafy tree and a large blossom surround her. The wide skirt gives big open areas.

 

Bowser Opening a Gift Box on a Fringed Rug

Bowser with spiked shell lifting the lid of a striped gift box with a bow, on a rug beside an arched window
Bowser sits behind a large striped gift box, lifting the ribbon-tied lid with one claw. Spikes cover his shell, and an arched window and a fringed rug frame him. The big open areas suit bold coloring.

 

Bowser Jr. Watching a Butterfly on a Flower

Bowser Jr. with ponytail crouching beside a tall flower with a butterfly, leaves, grass, stepping stones and a bush
Crouching Bowser Jr. with a pointed ponytail and bandana leans toward a butterfly perched on a large daisy-like flower. Spiked bracelets, a toothy belly patch and stepping stones fill the scene. Fine lines on the butterfly wings suit careful pencils.

 

Mario Walking Under an Umbrella in the Rain

Mario in profile walking through a puddle under an umbrella, with raindrops, a round bush and grass tufts
Mario strides in profile through a puddle, holding a scalloped umbrella over his M cap. Raindrops fall around him, and a round bush and grass tufts sit behind. The wide umbrella panels and overalls are easy to color.

 

Princess Peach Hugging a Teddy Bear

Princess Peach with crown and long wavy hair hugging a teddy bear, wearing a puffed-sleeve ball gown
Princess Peach stands in a full-skirted gown, a crown on her wavy hair, holding a teddy bear with round ears and paw pads. Park benches and grass tufts line the ground behind her.

 
 

Quiet Play

 

Bowser Reading a Book on a Stone Bench

Bowser seated on a stone bench reading an open book, spiked shell behind him, arched window and paving stones
Bowser sits on a brick bench holding an open book, his eyebrows knitted and a small smile on his snout. A spiked shell, studded armbands and an arched window fill the background.

 

Bowser Jr. Beside a Sandcastle Tower

Bowser Jr. with ponytail and spiked shell crouching beside a sand tower on a beach, two clouds above
Bowser Jr. crouches on the sand with his ponytail up, a toothy grin and a spiked shell behind him. A lumpy sand tower stands at his left, and two clouds drift above. The bold outlines suit younger colorers.

 

Mario Blowing Soap Bubbles with a Wand

Mario holding a bubble wand and soap bottle, five bubbles above, a bush and grassy hill behind
Mario stands in his cap and overalls, raising a bubble wand in one gloved hand and holding a small soap bottle in the other. Five round bubbles float above, and a puffy bush sits behind him.

 

Princess Peach Building a Snowman

Princess Peach kneeling beside a snowman with carrot nose and buttons, with a fir tree and snow drifts behind
Kneeling in a puffy gown and crown, Princess Peach presses a button onto a three-ball snowman with a carrot nose. A snow-dusted fir tree and drifts frame the scene. Clean, open outlines.

 

Bowser Stacking Building Blocks on a Rug

Bowser sitting on a fringed rug stacking three building blocks in front of a window
Seated on a fringed rug, Bowser lowers a third cube onto two blocks, each face framed with an inset panel. He wears a sly grin, with horns, a spiked shell and a paned window behind.

 

Bowser Jr. Peeling a Banana at a Small Table

Bowser Jr. with ponytail and spiked shell holding a peeled banana beside a small table with a plate
Bowser Jr. stands with a ponytail and a smirk, holding a half-peeled banana in one fist. A spiked shell rises behind him, and a plate sits on a low wooden table.

 

Mario Sleeping on a Pillow in Bed

Mario asleep on his side on a pillow and mattress, wearing his M cap, with a headboard and small helmet
Mario lies curled on his side in bed with closed eyes, his cap marked with an M emblem. A fat pillow cradles his head, and a small helmet rests by the headboard.

 
 

Helping and Playing

 

Princess Peach Stretching in a Park

Princess Peach in a gown and crown stretching sideways, with park bushes, a path and a stone bench
Princess Peach leans sideways with one arm arched over her head and a hand on her hip. Her crown, ponytail and round brooch are clear, with bushes and a stone bench behind.

 

Bowser Sitting on a Rope Swing

Scowling Bowser with spiked shell on a rope swing under a tree branch, two flowers below
Bowser sits hunched on a plank swing hung by two twisted ropes from a tree branch, scowling under his horns. His spiked shell and studded wristbands stand out, with two flowers below.

 

Bowser Jr. Drawing a Chalk Heart

Bowser Jr. with ponytail and spiked bracelets drawing a chalk heart on the ground, bushes and stone wall behind
Bowser Jr. crouches over the pavement, a stick of chalk in his spiked-banded fist, tracing a large heart. His ponytail, fanged grin and spiked shell show, with round bushes and a low stone wall behind.

 

Mario Launching a Paper Plane on a Hilltop

Mario in cap and overalls holding a paper plane on a hill, with outlined clouds around him
Mario stands on a rounded hilltop, one raised gloved hand pinching a folded paper plane. His M cap, thick mustache and buttoned overalls are drawn in clean lines, with puffy clouds drifting around him.

 

Princess Peach Playing a Hand Drum

Princess Peach with crown and long wavy hair sitting on a stool, playing a laced drum, bushes and a bench behind
Princess Peach sits on a round wooden stool with one gloved hand resting on a tall hand drum and the other raised. The drum’s zigzag lacing, her jeweled crown and fluffy bushes fill the scene.

 

Bowser Rescuing a Kitten from a Tree Branch

Bowser with spiked shell reaching a hand toward a kitten on a tree branch, with two flowers
Bowser bends forward and holds an open hand beneath a small kitten standing on a bare tree branch. Horns, a spiked shell and two daisy-like flowers appear. The shell spikes and cat whiskers are the finest details.

 

Bowser Jr. Watering a Daisy in a Flowerpot

Bowser Jr. pouring water from a watering can onto a large daisy in a pot, with brick wall and cobblestones
Bowser Jr., with his ponytail and bandana, tips a watering can over a potted daisy, three thin streams falling onto the soil. A brick wall and cobblestone path sit behind him. The large petals are easy to color.

 
 

Outdoors and Sports

 

Mario Flying a Kite on a Grassy Hilltop

Mario in cap and overalls holding a kite on a hill, with clouds and rock towers behind
Mario stands on a rounded hilltop and holds a diamond-shaped kite high with both gloved hands. His cap carries the M emblem, and puffy clouds and distant rock towers fill the background.

 

Princess Peach Kicking a Soccer Ball

Princess Peach in crown and gown with her foot on a soccer ball, small goal and clouds behind
Princess Peach, wearing her crown and puff-sleeved gown with a round brooch, rests one foot on a patterned soccer ball. A small net goal, two clouds and tufts of grass sit behind her.

 

Bowser Holding a Basketball on the Court

Bowser with spiked shell holding a basketball on a court with a hoop, backboard and net
Bowser stands front-on with a grin, gripping a seamed basketball in both clawed hands. His spiked shell, horns and wristbands show clearly, while a hoop with a net on a tall pole stands to the right.

 

Bowser Jr. Walking a Puppy on a Leash

Bowser Jr. with ponytail and spiked shell walking a small collared puppy on a leash beside a tree
A leash loops from Bowser Jr.’s raised hand down to a small floppy-eared puppy in a collar. Jr. wears a topknot ponytail, a spiked shell and a wristband, and a leafy tree stands at right.

 

Mario Hanging a Birdhouse on a Tree

Mario in cap and overalls holding a birdhouse beside a tree with a small bird on a branch
Smiling Mario, in his M cap and overalls, holds a small peaked-roof birdhouse with a round entrance hole against a tree trunk. A little songbird perches on a branch to the right. Bold, open outlines make large shapes easy to fill.

 

Princess Peach Jumping Above Autumn Leaf Pile

Princess Peach in crown and gown jumping with arms out, falling leaves around her and a large pile of leaves below
Princess Peach leaps with arms spread wide, wearing her crown, puffed sleeves and a scalloped-hem gown with a round brooch. Five loose leaves drift around her above a dense heap of veined leaves. The leaf pile has fine detail.

 
 

Adventures and Hobbies

 

Bowser Stirring Cookie Dough at a Table

Bowser stirring a bowl with a wooden spoon at a table with a tray of four cookies
Bowser leans over a small table and stirs dough in a round bowl with a big wooden spoon. A baking tray with four cookies sits beside it. Spiked armbands and a spiked shell frame him.

 

Bowser Jr. Eating a Sandwich on a Picnic Blanket

Bowser Jr. with a sandwich on a picnic blanket, plate with apple and orange, cup, grass tufts and two clouds
Bowser Jr. sits on a rumpled picnic blanket holding a triangular sandwich, his ponytail up and a spiked shell behind him. A plate with an apple and an orange and a cup sit at left.

 

Mario Looking Through a Telescope on a Hilltop

Mario in cap and overalls peering through a telescope on a hill, with two clouds in the sky
Mario stands on a grassy hilltop, gloved hands raised to a telescope, his cap marked with an M and his mustache bold. Two puffy clouds float on either side of him. The outlines are clean and open.

 

Princess Peach Riding a Skateboard

Princess Peach with crown and puffy dress standing on a skateboard, arms out, bushes and hills behind her
Princess Peach balances on a skateboard with both arms stretched out, wearing her crown, round earrings and a puffy-sleeved gown with a brooch. Rounded bushes and rolling hills line the background. Smooth, closed outlines suit younger colorers.

 

Bowser Riding a Kick Scooter

Bowser with horns and spiked shell riding a kick scooter over cobblestones
Bowser grips the handlebars of a kick scooter, his brow furrowed and a small smile on his snout. Two horns, a spiky mane and a studded shell show, and cobblestones run underfoot. Outlines are bold and clean.

 

Bowser Jr. Rowing a Wooden Boat

Bowser Jr. in a rowboat holding an oar, with water ripples and two clouds
Bowser Jr. grins from a wooden rowboat, gripping a long oar, with his topknot, small fangs and spiked shell showing. Rippling water circles the hull, and two clouds drift above. Lines are open and bold.

 
 

All About Bowser

 

The Koopa King Steps Onto the Screen

Bowser first appeared in 1985 in Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System. At the end of every world he waited in his castle, and players had to get past him to move on. He was created at Nintendo in the circle around Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario. Super Mario Bros. became one of the best-selling video games ever, which helped make Bowser known all over the world.

Bowser is the king of the Koopas, a turtle species in Mario’s world. In Japan the character is called Koopa, and Bowser is the name he received for the West. That is why you may hear both names for the same big fellow.

 

Bowser’s Look and His Family

Bowser is easy to recognize and fun to draw. He is big and heavy, walks upright, and carries a spiky shell on his back. He has an orange-red mane, two horns, spiked bands on his neck and arms, and a strong tail. In the games his shell is usually green and his mane red-orange, but on these pages he is more grumpy-friendly than scary.

Bowser Jr. is much smaller and shows up as a child, not as a tiny copy of his dad. He has a round head with short little horns and a bib with a painted mouth. He arrived in 2002 in Super Mario Sunshine for the GameCube. Long before him came the Koopalings, seven more young Koopas who appeared in 1988 in Super Mario Bros. 3.

 

Friends, Rivals, and the Movie

Bowser is not only a rival. In Mario Kart, Mario Party, and the sports games he drives, plays, and celebrates right alongside everyone else. Princess Peach rules the Mushroom Kingdom, and in early English versions she was called Princess Toadstool. Mario is a plumber with a brother named Luigi. In The Super Mario Bros. Movie from 2023, Jack Black spoke Bowser and sang the piano song “Peaches” for him.

These sheets are fan art, drawn in our own line rather than copied from official artwork. Mario, Peach, and Bowser are friendly here, and the scenes are everyday ones: playing, crafting, sports, and nature, with no fighting.

 
 

How to Print and Color These Pages

Each sheet opens as a PDF sized for A4 paper. On a home printer, choose “Actual size” or “100%” so the lines stay crisp. If you use US Letter paper, choose “Fit to page” and nothing will be cut off at the edges.

Plain printer paper works well for crayons and colored pencils. If you plan to use markers, watercolors, or paint, print on heavier paper, such as light cardstock, so the color does not soak through. Black and white mode with the quality set to normal is enough, and it saves ink.

Choosing a sheet by age makes coloring more fun and less frustrating:

  • Ages 3 to 5: Pick the very easy pages with large, simple shapes. Chunky crayons are ideal, and nobody needs to stay inside the lines.
  • Ages 6 to 9: The medium pages with Bowser Jr., Mario, and Peach suit this group. Colored pencils and thin markers help with small areas like the spiked bands.
  • Ages 10 and up, and adults: Try the detailed scenes such as the castle hall, the stone steps with the lantern, or the flying airship. Fine liners, gel pens, and shading with pencils work nicely here.

 
 

What to Do With Finished Pages

  • Make a castle gallery. Hang the finished sheets in a row on a wall or hallway, with the throne scene in the middle like a royal portrait.
  • Create a greeting card. Fold a colored page in half, add a message inside, and send it to a friend who loves the Mario games.
  • Build a story. Put several pages in order and let your child tell what happens from the rampart to the throne. Staple them together for a homemade picture book.
  • Decorate for a party. Use the pages as table mats, place cards, or a banner at a game-night or birthday party.

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Are these Bowser coloring pages really free?

Yes. All 40 sheets are free to download and print for personal use at home. Click the picture of the page you want, and the PDF opens right away.

 

What age are the pages for?

There is something for nearly everyone. Very easy sheets with big shapes suit preschoolers, medium pages fit early school years, and the detailed scenes keep older kids and adults busy for a long time. Look at the picture first, and you will see quickly how much detail it has.

 

Which colors are correct for Bowser?

In the games Bowser usually has a green shell, an orange-red mane, light horns, and yellowish skin. But there is no wrong answer. A purple shell, a blue mane, or a rainbow tail is just as good, and many children enjoy inventing a Bowser of their own.

 

Can I use the pages in a classroom?

Yes. Teachers and group leaders are welcome to print copies for their class, club, or after-school program. The scenes are peaceful and everyday, which makes them suitable for a quiet activity, a rainy-day break, or a reward after a lesson. Please link to this page instead of reposting the files elsewhere.

 

Are these official Nintendo drawings?

No. These are fan drawings made in our own style, and they are not copies of any official artwork. Bowser, Mario, Princess Peach, and the other characters belong to Nintendo, and we made the sheets as a friendly tribute for coloring fun.

 

How do I print the pages without cutting off the edges?

Open the PDF and choose “Actual size” for A4 paper. For US Letter paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print dialog. If your printer still trims the border, try a preview first to check that the whole picture fits.

Looking for more from the Mushroom Kingdom? The Super Mario coloring pages gallery has 57 more sheets with Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and their friends.

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Cite this Article

Matthew, Matthysen, “40 Bowser Coloring Pages – Free Sheets to Print.” Art in Context. November 7, 2026. URL: https://artincontext.org/bowser-coloring-pages/

Matthysen, M. (2026, 7 November). 40 Bowser Coloring Pages – Free Sheets to Print. Art in Context. https://artincontext.org/bowser-coloring-pages/

Matthysen, Matthew. “40 Bowser Coloring Pages – Free Sheets to Print.” Art in Context, November 7, 2026. https://artincontext.org/bowser-coloring-pages/.

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