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What’s Great About Coloring Pages for Adults?

I am an adult and I love to color. There, I’ve said it, I’ve made my confession. I admit, I still get strange looks when I walk to a city park and snag a picnic table only to start coloring up a storm. I love the scenery and the vibrations of coloring outside, and the views are what gets me the most with their inspiring colors and textures.

If you are considering coloring pages for your coloring medium of choice, I would have to agree that these are excellent for coloring. See more reasons why coloring sheets are so fantastic for adults.

Ready-Made Drawings to Fill In

Oftentimes, when I want to make art or I want to test out some colors or markers, I have no choice but to use a coloring sheet. These pages are readily made with an image that is already drawn for me to use. This allows me to save time if I don’t have something in mind to draw. This works well for me since I like to create things quite often so I can practice art. 

I learn new techniques and am able to make something worthwhile for myself that becomes a part of my memories, my heritage, and my decor. I can also potentially use this artwork as a basis for some business one day where I make art to sell it.

Again, that takes practice, and coloring sheets let you do some of that quite easily and efficiently. Pick up a book and force yourself to complete a random coloring sheet. Or go with a themed book of coloring pages for adults.

Unlimited Options for Quality Artwork

Here’s another fun fact. There are so many types of coloring books for adults with coloring pages according to a theme. I’ve found coloring sheets for the seasons, tarot cards, witches, and geometric shapes.

There are mandala coloring sheets, magical forest coloring books, time period clothing pages, and also coloring books from the Art Deco period. If you want Halloween, Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving coloring sheets for adults, you’ll have no trouble finding those. 

I’ve been able to purchase several themed coloring books for all ages for just a dollar in stores. However, you can also increase your budget and spend a lot more money on special features for coloring pages. This includes perforated edges, spiral bound books, and stickers for adding textures to pictures.

Using hardcovers with coloring designs printed on heavyweight paper also increases the value of these coloring books for adults. You can add watercolor paints, acrylic, gesso, and glued on appliques to give your artwork more illumination.  

Exploring Art Easily

The biggest reason why coloring sheets work so well is they allow you to explore art more efficiently. Anyone of any skill level can handle a coloring page without intimidation or fear. We all know what the instructions are, since it’s easy to understand what is expected of you.

A coloring page already has a drawing laid down on the sheet of paper ready for markers or other tools. Mistakes are easily fixed with marker eraser brushes and white ink for corrections. You can also just ignore the so-called mistakes and continue with your art as you see fit. 

Whether you show anyone your finished creations is completely up to you. That’s why coloring sheets are so easy–they are made for kindergarteners and those with skills at such a level. Yet you can advance your own art skills using these pre-made basic shapes and images. Print yourself a coloring page today!

Interesting facts about coloring pages

When we think of the latest trends, we tend to focus more on tech innovations. We seldom think of how coloring pages have taken over a lot of our lives. They have fast become the latest thing that we all rush home to do, especially with our kids. They have become a popular way for us to learn new facts about our favorite things, from animals, to our favorite toys. But, did you know that they’ve been a thing since the 19th century? Yet, it wasn’t until the late 1960s when they started taking over. This was even called the Golden age of coloring books. When we look at coloring pages, these are some interesting facts that we should always remember. 

1. They Were Designed for Painting 

In the US, coloring pages were used as a tool to provide access to the masses in art. In fact, they were seen as a significant part in the democratization of art. So, painting books were used instead. It was only around the 1930s when they started shifting when crayons were introduced. But, even then, they were still mainly designed for painting. 

As time went by, they became huge with movie stars and other celebrities becoming their biggest attractions. Around the 1940s, you would find popular characters featured in coloring pages. 

2. They Were Used for Therapy 

Coloring pages were hardly ever used as a relaxation technique until Psychologist Carl Gustav Jung decided to. He saw the coloring of mandalas as a great way for self-expression. These became part of his therapy experience along with other types of coloring pages such as animals, flowers, hearts, and many more. 

3. They Help with Career Guidance 

The fact of the matter is that there are many coloring pages for us to get through. Yet, each of these plays an equally important role in helping us in different ways. In fact, in many schools, educators have realized that they are a great way to enhance cognitive development. In addition, they help us to unlock many skills. As a result, coloring pages have been incorporated to help students with selecting a potential profession for them. 

4. There’s a National Coloring Day

With so many types of coloring pages to suit any mood, it’s no surprise that we have a national day dedicated to our coloring pages. On the 2nd of August, we should take out all the color pens and crayons that we can find and enjoy adding color to our pages. This is the official day when we can have fun with our kids and go through our many coloring pages. It’s an official day for us to relax while coloring our favorite characters and learning about them. 

Coloring pages have always been a big part of our recreational activities. Our kids love them, and research even suggests that we should start them young with coloring pages. The vast selection of coloring pages should be an added value to help boost their cognitive flexibility and development.