Aurora Mountain Peak Coloring Page

The aurora borealis dancing over a mountain peak brings together two of nature’s most dramatic displays in one scene. This design lets you play with the contrast between solid, dark mountains and the flowing, ethereal curtains of light above. It’s a chance to work with both sharp edges and soft gradients in the same image.

What colors work best?

For the aurora, the classic greens and blues are stunning, but don’t stop there. Layer in purples, pinks, and even touches of yellow where the lights are most intense. The mountain itself works beautifully in deep blues, purples, or even blacks to create that nighttime silhouette effect. Try using cool grays with hints of blue for snow-capped peaks to keep everything in the same temperature family. A dark navy or indigo sky behind the aurora helps the lights really pop off the page.

Did you know?

The aurora happens when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth’s atmosphere, creating those shimmering curtains of light about 60 to 200 miles above the surface. Different gases produce different colors: oxygen gives off green and red light, while nitrogen produces blue and purple. The best places to see auroras are within the “auroral zone,” which includes parts of Alaska, Canada, Iceland, and Scandinavia, and they’re most visible during the darker months around the equinoxes.

How to color this one

Colored pencils work really well here because you can layer colors to create that glowing aurora effect. Start light and build up gradually, blending greens into blues and purples. For the aurora’s signature waves, color in flowing vertical strokes rather than back and forth. The mountain should be your darkest element, so press hard with blacks or deep blues to create strong contrast. If you’re using markers, try the lightest colors first for the sky, then add the aurora on top. Leave some white space in the aurora bands to suggest movement and light.

Who’ll love this?

This one appeals to anyone who enjoys atmospheric landscapes and has the patience for blending. It’s particularly nice for evening coloring sessions when you want something meditative and immersive. Teens and adults who like experimenting with color gradients will find plenty to work with here.