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Why Do Markers Bleed Through Coloring Book Pages (And How to Avoid It)
Why Do Markers Bleed Through Coloring Book Pages (And How to Avoid It)
Bleed-through happens even when you are set up right. Here are a few things I do before I start coloring and what I reach for when a page needs saving. Read more...
Are AI Coloring Books Worth Buying? Here's What Hand-Drawn Actually Gets You
Are AI Coloring Books Worth Buying? Here's What Hand-Drawn Actually Gets You
AI coloring books are everywhere and they are cheap. Here is my honest answer on whether they are worth buying and what hand-drawn art actually gets you. Read more...
Easy Coloring Books for Relaxation Before Bed
Easy Coloring Books for Relaxation Before Bed
There's a particular kind of tired that doesn't actually help you sleep. Here's the simple coloring routine that actually does. Read more...
Easy Coloring Books That Don't Look Childish
Easy Coloring Books That Don't Look Childish
I hear this one a lot. Someone picks up a bold and easy coloring book, loves the simple lines, loves how quickly a page comes together. And then someone walks... Read more...
Easy Coloring Books for People Who Say They Can't Color
Easy Coloring Books for People Who Say They Can't Color
Think you can't color? Most people who say that don't have a talent problem. They have a starting line problem. Here is how to fix that. Read more...
What Markers and Pencils Work Best for Easy Coloring?
What Markers and Pencils Work Best for Easy Coloring?
The right markers make a real difference when you are coloring bold and easy pages. Here is what I actually use, from Ohuhu alcohol markers to Prismacolor pencils, and how... Read more...
What Is Cozy Coloring (And Why So Many Adults Are Into It Right Now)
What Is Cozy Coloring (And Why So Many Adults Are Into It Right Now)
Cozy coloring is exactly what it sounds like: coloring in a way that feels warm, low pressure, and genuinely restful. Not coloring as a task. Not coloring as a project.... Read more...
The Best Coloring Books to Give as Gifts (And What to Look for When Buying)
The Best Coloring Books to Give as Gifts (And What to Look for When Buying)
A coloring book is one of those gifts that sounds simple but can go very wrong. The wrong one sits on a shelf, too detailed or too basic or just... Read more...
Is Coloring a Form of Self Care (5 Reasons It Actually Counts)
Is Coloring a Form of Self Care (5 Reasons It Actually Counts)
Self care has a reputation for being complicated. Routines with twelve steps, morning habits that require waking up at five, elaborate rituals that are somehow supposed to feel restorative. Most... Read more...
How to Color with Markers on Bold and Easy Coloring Pages
How to Color with Markers on Bold and Easy Coloring Pages
New to coloring with markers? Here's what works, what to avoid, and how bold and easy coloring pages make the whole thing a lot more approachable. Markers are one of... Read more...
What Is a Bold and Easy Coloring Book
What Is a Bold and Easy Coloring Book
Curious what "bold and easy coloring book" actually means? Here's what the style is, how it differs from other adult coloring books, and why it might be the right place... Read more...
Do Coloring Books Help with Anxiety and Stress?
Do Coloring Books Help with Anxiety and Stress?
If you have ever sat down with a coloring page and felt your shoulders drop after a few minutes, you already know something real is happening. Here is what actually... Read more...
How to Start Coloring as an Adult
How to Start Coloring as an Adult
Starting coloring as an adult is simpler than you think. Here is what you actually need to pick up adult coloring books and enjoy the process right away. Read more...
How Long Does It Take to Color a Coloring Page?
How Long Does It Take to Color a Coloring Page?
Wondering how long it takes to color a page as an adult? For bold and easy coloring books, most pages take 30 minutes or less. Here's what makes the difference. Read more...
Are Coloring Books Actually Good for Adults?
Are Coloring Books Actually Good for Adults?
Are coloring books actually good for adults? Learn how simple, easy coloring can help you slow down, reduce stress, and enjoy a calm creative break. Read more...
What Age Are Coloring Books Really For?
What Age Are Coloring Books Really For?
What age are coloring books are really for? Discover why coloring isn’t just for kids and how simple, easy designs can support calm creative time at any age. Read more...