Our nine-year-old tester was as much of a fan as our three year old, and while their results might have been slightly different, they both loved colouring in the pictures and asking plenty of questions about the animals they hadn’t heard of before.
The answer is simple. It is all about anti-stress effects of coloring that allow us to find a lot of tranquility, to reduce anxiety and to bring more mindfulness. So, take a crayon, relax and find your zen in the chaos of adult life.
The amount of shrinkage depends on what sheets you buy, so you’ll want to pay close attention to that. As the adult, you’ll arrange the objects on a pan and bake them.
Thanks for reading. We hope our suggestions help you choose the best coloring books, whether using colored pencils, colored markers, or watercolor markers to create interesting works of art.
Just be sure to reach for your pencils when shading in these intricate illustrations, as gel pens and markers will bleed through.
For artists that love the idea of the whimsical and carefree, this art therapy coloring book for adults from Maria Trolle is just the ticket because it provides stress relief and relaxation.
I don’t know about you, but sometimes my kids just need a new, shiny, never been seen coloring book to get them refocused on art and off their screens.
In fact, all our testers really loved this book (who wouldn’t be won over by a group of smiley Information jellyfish, hey?) and it was certainly one they asked for regularly. All this, plus a set of 30 sparkly gem stickers – just the trick for decorating the mermaids’ hair and tails – made it excellent value for money.
Blue Star Coloring is a prominent force in the realm of adult coloring books, heralding its inception in early 2015 with the acclaimed release of “Stress Relieving Patterns.” This Bend, Oregon-based publisher is renowned for crafting masterpieces of high-quality and intricately designed coloring books. Their repertoire spans a vast expanse of interests and themes, catering to a diverse audience.
It’s a quick job, but we found it a bit fiddly to put together on our own, especially when our three-year-old tester was trying to get inside before it was finished. An extra pair of hands would have made the job much easier.
The rave reviews for our adult coloring books continue to pour in! Specially designed for more experienced colorists, these inspiring titles offer highly detailed illustrations based on today's most popular and sophisticated themes. And according to CNN, FOX News, The Huffington Post, and other major media outlets, coloring is a great way for adults to relax and beat stress.
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To spruce up a smaller potted plant, you can get the children to color in the illustration of their choice – something with fruit or flowers would be ideal.
Many beloved characters appear throughout colorful pages which encourage girls to doodle their own superhero name, design a motto, create a costume, and other creative pursuits befitting a superheroine.