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This collection of 20 michael jackson coloring pages offers fans of all ages a unique way to celebrate the King of Pop. Whether you’re a long-time admirer of his music and moves or discovering his legacy for the first time, these free printables provide engaging coloring sheets featuring iconic outfits, legendary music scenes, and unforgettable dance moves.
This diverse collection of michael jackson coloring pages captures the magic of the King of Pop, from his electrifying performances to his heartwarming humanitarian efforts. You’ll find designs depicting classic moments like the moonwalk, the Thriller coloring page, and scenes inspired by “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” videos. Each printable coloring page is designed to spark creativity, inviting you to bring Michael’s world to life with your favorite colors.
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Exploring Michael Jackson Coloring Pages
To help you get started, we’ve broken down some key elements and scenes from these michael jackson coloring pages. We’ll provide real facts, exact color palettes, and specific coloring techniques to make your artwork shine.
The Iconic Moonwalk
The moonwalk wasn’t invented by Michael Jackson, but he perfected and popularized it, introducing it to a global audience during his performance of “Billie Jean” on Motown 25 in 1983. This legendary moment cemented his status as a dance icon. You can read more about the moonwalk’s history on its Wikipedia page.
For his classic moonwalk look, you’ll need jet black for his trousers and fedora, a crisp white for his shirt (often with a sparkly undershirt, so consider a touch of silver glitter pen if you have one), and a dazzling silver for his single sequined glove and socks. Use colored pencils to create subtle shading on the black fabric, making it appear rich and deep. These michael jackson coloring pages feature the moonwalk in designs #1, #15, and #20.
Thriller Zombie Dance
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” short film revolutionized music videos, becoming the first music video inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. The famous zombie dance sequence became an enduring pop culture phenomenon.
To color the Thriller jacket, use a vibrant cherry red with black stripes on the shoulders and cuffs, and black buckles. For Michael’s skin, a warm tan or light brown is appropriate, while the friendly zombie dancers around him can have pale green or grey skin with touches of muted purple or brown for decaying effects. Use markers for the bold red and black of the jacket, ensuring sharp lines, and then switch to crayons for the softer, blended tones of the zombies’ skin and clothing. Find this spooky-fun scene in design #2.
Smooth Criminal’s Anti-Gravity Lean
The “Smooth Criminal” music video showcased Michael Jackson’s innovative “anti-gravity lean,” which was achieved through a special shoe design and stage rigging. This move became one of his most recognizable and physically demanding dance feats.
Michael’s “Smooth Criminal” outfit requires a sharp white pinstripe suit, a light blue dress shirt, a white fedora, and a blue tie. The cityscape background should feature muted grays and dark blues for buildings, with yellow lights in windows. When using colored pencils, apply a very light gray over the white suit to define folds and shadows, making it stand out against the darker background. This iconic pose is captured in design #3.
Michael Jackson’s Humanitarian Heart
Beyond his music, Michael Jackson was a dedicated humanitarian, known for his “Heal the World” foundation and his efforts to help children worldwide. His song “Heal the World” became an anthem for peace and global unity.
For scenes depicting Michael with children or doves, focus on warm, soft colors. Michael’s clothing might be a simple white or light blue shirt and black pants, or a colorful, casual outfit. The children can wear a variety of bright, diverse colors like yellow, green, orange, and pink. The dove should be pure white with a pale pink beak and black eyes. Use crayons for these scenes to create a gentle, blended effect for the sky, grass, and children’s skin tones. These heartwarming moments are found in designs #6, #7, #16, and #19 of these michael jackson coloring pages.
The “Bad” Era Style
The “Bad” album and short film saw Michael Jackson adopt a more edgy, buckled, and zippered look, reflecting a tougher, streetwise persona. This era produced hit singles like “Bad” and “Man in the Mirror.”
The “Bad” outfit is primarily black, featuring a black buckled jacket with silver zippers and buckles, and black trousers. His shirt underneath might be white or a dark color. To make the black dynamic with markers, use a dark grey marker for initial shading and metallic silver for the zippers and buckles, then layer pure black over the main areas, leaving highlights. This confident stance is central to design #10.
Iconic Accessories: Fedora and Glove
Michael Jackson’s black fedora and single sparkly glove became instantly recognizable symbols of his style. The glove, in particular, was a signature piece, often adorned with Swarovski crystals, catching the light during his performances.
The fedora should be solid black, with the iconic sparkly glove in silver or white, covered in tiny dots of silver glitter if you have a glitter pen. His hand should be a warm tan or light brown. Use a fine-tip black marker for the crisp outline of the fedora and a silver metallic gel pen for the glove’s sparkle. You can see these key accessories highlighted in designs #9 and #11.
Musical and Whimsical Scenes
Michael Jackson’s music often had a magical, dreamlike quality, and his videos sometimes featured whimsical elements. These designs capture that lighter, more imaginative side.
For the scene with stars and moons, use deep purples and blues for the night sky, with bright yellows and whites for the stars and moon. Michael’s outfit could be a shimmering silver or white, as if made of starlight. When coloring the music conductor scene, use a vibrant black for his tuxedo with a white shirt and bowtie, and a symphony of bright, cheerful colors for the cartoon instruments. Consider using a variety of coloring tools for these scenes: markers for bold shapes, and colored pencils for blending the celestial backgrounds. Designs #12, #13, #14, and #18 showcase these imaginative scenarios. You might enjoy coloring these alongside our Free Music Coloring Pages Printable Activities.
Creative Coloring Ideas
After you’ve colored your favorite michael jackson coloring pages, don’t just put them away! Here are a couple of ideas to make the most of your creations:
- Create a “Wall of Fame” Collage: Cut out your finished Michael Jackson coloring pages, especially those featuring different outfits and dance moves. Arrange them on a poster board with some glitter and musical notes, creating a dynamic collage that celebrates his career. This is a fantastic way to showcase the “King of Pop” in all his glory.
- Design a Music Video Storyboard: Choose a few michael jackson coloring pages that tell a story – perhaps the Thriller dance, then a stage performance, and finally a peaceful scene. Arrange them in sequence and add short captions to create your own mini-storyboard, imagining what his next music video could have been.
We hope these michael jackson coloring pages bring you joy and a creative outlet to celebrate a true legend. Download your free PDF and start coloring today!
