Each week I will provide a stencil to be coloured in with no restrictions on the medium used, with a chance to win 45% of this post's STEEM payout and the weeks' donations for 1st place.
To add a little twist and interaction within the community, there will be a featured colour each week, picked at random from entrant's choices. This colour must be used in some way in your interpretation (use as little or as much of the featured colour as you like).
The featured colour this week is Rainbow Colour Palette
Below is a screen capture of the random picker's selection: (with example shades of the colour)
The contest will run week to week, to provide enough time for entrants to colour in the pattern. It's Zen for a reason!
This week's contest will run as follows:
Tuesday 18th, 18:00 CET - 'Week Starts' post
Tuesday 25th, 12:00 CET - 'Week Ending' post
Tuesday 25th, 15:00 CET - 'Winners Showcase' post
Tuesday 25th, 18:00 CET - 'New Week Starts' post (CET - Central European Time)
No entries are accepted after the 'Week Ending Post'.
Download the Stencil provided below.
Colour the Stencil in any way you wish.
Any medium is accepted, digital, traditional or otherwise.
Must UPVOTE and RESTEEM this post.
(Optional) Create your own post titled: i.e. ...Entry for Zen Colouring Contest #31...
Add your final coloured piece to your entry post.
In your entry, state which colour you would pick for next week's featured colour.
You don't have to be an artist. Anyone can enter! People of all ages!
(IMPORTANT) Leave a comment on this post with a link and/or image of your entry/post.
Encourage each other by upvoting and commenting on other entries in the #zencolouringcontest tag!
You can add lines and shapes, so long as the main pattern remains visible.
All accepted entries will be resteemed by me and the following badge will appear on your entry post, so that you know it has been accepted:
Here is this week's Stencil:
click the image for full size, then right click the full size image and save the image.
Load the stencil image into your favourite art software on your phone, tablet or PC. Or print it out and use traditional forms of colouring! The image is sized to A4 paper for ease of printing.
I am judging the contest and will choose the winners based on creativity and originality
The prizes for this week are:
1st place - 45% of post payout + donations
2nd place - 30% of post payout + donations
3rd place - 15% of post payout + donations
Honourable Mention
Winners will receive the corresponding badge as a comment on their entry when the 'Winners Showcase' is posted. Prizes will be handed out when this post pays out.
Would you like to help support the contest further? Whether you are an entrant or an admirer, If you would like to make a small donation towards the prize pool, please send it with the memo 'ZenColouring # Donation!'.
I myself will be donating 0.25 SBD to the prize pool each week.
@gardeningchef donated 1.70 STEEM (2.0 SBD) last week, Thank you!
This week the stencil's inspiration comes from a combination of a some of the patterns I have used in previous patterns all combined together with squares being the main shape. Thank you all again for your beautiful entries in the previous week, I look forward to seeing what super colourful creations you come up with for this one!
Have fun, but most importantly have a relaxing zen-colouring sesh!
Join the Zen Colouring Discord Server:
Share your entry,
Talk with me & other colouring enthusiasts,
Listen to music & colour the stencil together,
and get exclusive #zencolouringcontest news & updates.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this ever expanding community!
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I love the animation, its an awesome effect that accentuates the depth of your colouring. The bright yellow and red spotted section frames the design nicely. I really like the descending tones of green and blue that work towards the center, it creates a lot of depth and draws the eye into the center.
I have dropped a nice comment for you on your post. I'm flattered that you like reading my comments. Thank you for your kind words and beautiful rendition!
This is my entry... Ghost Hallway...

Colour Suggestion: Neon
I love the animation, its an awesome effect that accentuates the depth of your colouring. The bright yellow and red spotted section frames the design nicely. I really like the descending tones of green and blue that work towards the center, it creates a lot of depth and draws the eye into the center.
Thank you for participating and supporting the #zencolouringcontest!
Thanks for naming Neon Palette! as your suggestion for next weeks featured colour!
Honourable Mention, Well done!!
Great Entry! Thank you for participating!
Hi @magiccleatus, I know I am too late but I like reading your comments on our colouring. Would you be able to at your own time after you announce the winners? :)

https://steemit.com/zencolouringcontest/@marblely/zencolouringcontest-my-too-late-entry-for-zen-colouring-contest-31-hosted-by-magiccleatus
Thank you @magiccleatus.
I have dropped a nice comment for you on your post. I'm flattered that you like reading my comments. Thank you for your kind words and beautiful rendition!
Thank you @magiccleatus :) I am flattered by your comments each time :)
Hi @magiccleatus
This weeks stencil looks amazing. I can’t wait to see all the entries. Sent you a donation yesterday did you see? 🦋🌈💛🌴🍀
I did see thank you very much! The community will be very pleased!
Hello, this is my participation:https://steemit.com/zencolouringcontest/@stanestyle/entry-for-zen-colouring-contest-31
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I hope you like it!
Love it!
great colour drawing!! :D
Thank you!
thanks :D
Wonderfully colored, good luck friend ❣️
Is it just me? I always waiting for your posting, you always surprise me with your coloring.
Thank you very much, your comment encourages me. In the same way your work with traditional colors is very good.
My entry: https://steemit.com/zencolouringcontest/@rachelcreative/zen-colouring-contest-31-or-or-patterns
Gorgeous work my friend, the background looks amazing❣️
Brilliant work MC!
Upvoted and resteemed :D
My entry!
https://steemit.com/zencolouringcontest/@remyrequenart/zen-colouring-contest-31-or-or-patterns
My entry:

https://steemit.com/zencolouringcontest/@estefania3/concursodecolorearzen31-patronesunaoportunidaddeganarsteemcoloreandounaplantillasemanalx2665-nmukojo76i
Hola @magiccleatus esta mi humilde entrada.

So pretty dear friend ❣️
Thank you for the contest @magiccleatus.
https://steemit.com/zencolouringcontest/@oliviackl/zen-colouring-contest-31-or-or-patterns-or-or-by-magiccleatus
Here is my entry
I like it :D
Thank you for checking out.:) I love coloring :)
Excellent eath tone rainbow colors, awsome Idea, looks amazing, good luck❣️
Thank you for checking out!! Glad that you like it.