Vampire Coloring Page (Free Printable for Kids)
Print this free vampire coloring page and color it with crayons, markers or colored pencils. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 3 and up.
- Coloring page
- Ages 3+
- Grades Pre–K-K
- Beginner
- About 15 min
You’ll need
- The printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Small-muscle control
- Coloring inside a shape
- Picking colors that go together
Free Vampire Coloring Page - Trace Then Color: Cartoon People
Looking for a Free Vampire Coloring Page that gives kids a little more to do than just color? Today’s free activity page comes directly from my book Trace Then Color: Cartoon People and features a fun cartoon vampire character that kids can trace first and then color.
This friendly cartoon vampire is a great choice for Halloween, spooky-season activities, or any kid who likes drawing monsters, costumes, and silly cartoon characters. Like all of the pages in my Trace Then Color series, the character was created to be simple enough for younger artists while still having plenty of personality.
Download the Free Vampire Coloring Page, grab some pencils, crayons, or markers, and get ready to trace and color!
Trace and Color Your Own Cartoon Vampire
What makes this Free Vampire Coloring Page a little different from an ordinary printable coloring page is the tracing element.
Instead of immediately jumping into coloring, kids can trace directly over the cartoon vampire illustration. The bold, kid-friendly lines provide a guide they can follow as they work their way around the character.
Tracing is a simple way for young artists to become more comfortable controlling a pencil and following shapes and curves. Once they’ve traced the entire vampire, they can move on to the best part: coloring him however they want.
Go with traditional vampire colors or forget the rules completely. Give him a bright purple cape, green skin, orange hair, or anything else you can imagine. He’s a cartoon vampire. There’s plenty of room to get weird with it.
Trace Then Color 50 Cartoon People
A Fun Free Vampire Coloring Page for Halloween
While you can use this Free Vampire Coloring Page any time of year, it makes an especially fun activity as Halloween gets closer.
Print it for an easy Halloween art activity at home, use it in a classroom, or add it to a collection of screen-free activities for a Halloween party. Because kids get to trace and color the character, the page provides a little more interaction than a traditional coloring sheet.
And while vampires are usually supposed to be scary, this guy is definitely more cartoon than creepy. The character was designed to be funny, approachable, and kid-friendly while still having that unmistakable vampire look.
From Trace Then Color: Cartoon People
This Free Vampire Coloring Page is taken directly from Trace Then Color: Cartoon People, one of the books in my Trace Then Color series.
The book is packed with original cartoon people and characters for kids to trace and color. Rather than simply presenting a finished picture to color, each page gives young artists an opportunity to follow the lines of the illustration themselves before adding color.
That makes Trace Then Color: Cartoon People a nice bridge between traditional coloring books and drawing books. Kids get some of the experience of creating the character themselves without having to start with a completely blank sheet of paper.
The cartoon vampire featured here is just one of the characters waiting inside the full book.
About the Trace Then Color Series
The Trace Then Color series was created especially for younger artists and beginners. Each book contains 50 original characters to trace and color, with themes ranging from animals and robots to monsters, dinosaurs, people, and plenty of other fun subjects.
The concept is intentionally simple: trace it, then color it.
Kids follow the lines of the original artwork, helping them become familiar with the shapes that make up a cartoon character. Then they get to choose the colors and make the finished artwork their own.
Browse Tracing and Coloring Book Themes
The Trace Then Color books are designed for ages 3 and up, making them a great introduction to art activities for kids who may not be ready for a traditional step-by-step drawing book yet.
If your child has fun with this Free Vampire Coloring Page, there are hundreds of other original characters to discover throughout the Trace Then Color series.
Meet the Artist Behind the Characters
I’m Kevin Coulston, a children’s book author, illustrator, and cartoonist who has created more than 100 books, including instructional drawing books, activity books, comics, graphic novels, and picture books.
A big part of my work has been creating art books that make drawing accessible to kids. Through my How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid series, I’ve illustrated hundreds of original characters designed specifically for young and beginning artists.
I create the artwork for these books myself, with an emphasis on funny characters, expressive faces, and simple designs that kids can actually enjoy working with. Whether they’re tracing their first cartoon character or following a complete step-by-step drawing lesson, I want kids to finish a page feeling excited about what they created.
That philosophy is at the heart of Trace Then Color: Cartoon People and this Free Vampire Coloring Page.
Trace, Color, and Then Try Drawing Your Own
After finishing the Free Vampire Coloring Page, kids can take the activity one step further and try drawing their own vampire.
They can use the character they just traced as inspiration or invent something completely different. Maybe their vampire has enormous ears, tiny fangs, crazy hair, or a cape that reaches all the way to the floor.
Tracing can help kids become familiar with the basic shapes of a character, but it can also be a starting point for creating something entirely new.
And there’s no wrong way to draw a goofy cartoon vampire.
Download the Free Vampire Coloring Page
Ready to get started? Download and print this Free Vampire Coloring Page from Trace Then Color: Cartoon People and let your young artist trace and color their own cartoon vampire.
Free Activity Page (save and print):
It’s a fun, simple, screen-free activity for Halloween or any time your child feels like adding a slightly spooky character to their artwork.
And if they have fun tracing this vampire, be sure to check out Trace Then Color: Cartoon People and the rest of the Trace Then Color series for even more original characters to trace, color, and make their own.
Have fun, and happy tracing!
Draw it 3 ways
Every FirstArtBooks theme comes in three formats. Trace it, draw it step by step, or copy it square by square: the more ways kids draw a character, the better they know it.
- How to Draw
How to Draw a Ghost Vampire for HalloweenThe same character · Ages 5+See all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace it, then color itYou’re on this pageSee all Trace Then Color books - Draw by GridDraw by Grid booksCopy it square by squareNo free page of this one yet. See the Draw by Grid books (ages 7+)
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a trick-or-treat porch with a bowl of candy.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Instead of candy, the bowl had…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your vampire a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- It turned out too scary for a little sibling.
- Round shapes and big eyes keep it friendly. Add a smile or rosy cheeks.
- The outline gets lost when you color.
- Go over your final lines with a black marker before coloring, so the character stands out at night.
- The costume details are crowded.
- Draw the big shape first (the hat, the sheet, the pumpkin), then add stripes, bandages or stitches.
- Coloring over the lines on the edges.
- Outline the inside edge of each shape first, then fill the middle. It works like a fence.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- Is this character spooky or friendly? What would make it less scary?
- What would this character dress up as for Halloween?
- What would you change if you drew it again tomorrow?
- Which part are you proudest of?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this coloring page
What age is this vampire coloring page for?
Ages 3 and up (about grades Pre-K to K). Little kids can color it with crayons; older kids can add patterns and shading.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
The printed page; crayons, markers or colored pencils. Chunky crayons or washable markers are easiest for small hands.
What size does it print?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches). Use Print this page or Download PDF above. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print settings.
Can I print more than one copy?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your family, class or group. The page is free for home and classroom use.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades Pre–K-K, about 15 minutes. Coloring page, beginner level.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas: students choose colors and patterns.
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students build control with coloring tools.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. More in the teacher resources, the Halloween hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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Take the idea into a book
Want more characters to draw, trace or color? Explore these related books and see which approach fits your next creative session.
Trace Then Color: Cartoon People
By Kevin Coulston
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Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff Coloring and Activity Book
By Kevin Coulston
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How to Draw: Halloween
By Kevin Coulston
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