Easter Coloring Pages – New and Unique Easter Printables to Color
Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to get ready for the festivities. A great way to add to the festivities is by coloring Easter eggs and other Easter pages. Coloring sheets are not only a fun activity for kids, but it can also be a relaxing and creative break from the daily grind for adults. In this blog article, we will share some unique and new Easter coloring templates.
Why does the Bunny represent Easter?
The hare is a widely used symbol for Easter, especially in the Western world. There are several theories about how the hare became a symbol for Easter. One theory is that the hare is considered a symbol of fertility and rebirth in many cultures, which is associated with spring and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Another theory goes back to the custom of hiding Easter eggs. The hare was chosen as the hiding place for the eggs because it often digs burrows and holes in nature, thus creating a link to hiding things.
Why are Easter chicks popular subjects for easter coloring pages?
- Symbolism: Easter chicks are a symbol of new life and rebirth, which play an important role in the Easter season. In many cultures, spring awakening is celebrated and chicks represent the beginning of new life.
- Cuteness: Easter chicks are very cute animals that many people like. The soft feathers and the awkward way they move make them a popular motif for children and adults.
- Tradition: coloring Easter chicks coloring sheets is a long tradition that has developed in many countries. In some countries like Germany, even real Easter chicks are given as gifts to children.
Matthew Matthysen is an educated multidisciplinary artist and illustrator. He successfully completed his art degree at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, majoring in art history and contemporary drawing. The focus of his thesis was to explore the philosophical implications of the macro and micro-universe on the human experience. Matthew uses diverse media, such as written and hands-on components, to explore various approaches that are on the border between philosophy and science.
Matthew organized various exhibitions before and during his years as a student and is still passionate about doing so today. He currently works as a freelance artist and writer in various fields. He also has a permanent position at a renowned online gallery (ArtGazette) where he produces various works on commission. As a freelance artist, he creates several series and successfully sells them to galleries and collectors. He loves to use his work and skills in various fields of interest.
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Matthew, Matthysen, “Easter Coloring Pages – New and Unique Easter Printables to Color.” Art in Context. March 21, 2023. URL: https://artincontext.org/easter-coloring-pages/
Matthysen, M. (2023, 21 March). Easter Coloring Pages – New and Unique Easter Printables to Color. Art in Context. https://artincontext.org/easter-coloring-pages/
Matthysen, Matthew. “Easter Coloring Pages – New and Unique Easter Printables to Color.” Art in Context, March 21, 2023. https://artincontext.org/easter-coloring-pages/.