The Coloring Industry Wants You to Spend 200 Dollars Walk into an art supply store and the message is clear: you need the 150-color pencil set, the premium blending kit, the carrying case, the specialty erasers, the pencil extenders, the work lamp, the magnifying glass… Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. … Read more
You’re Not Clumsy. Your Sharpener Is Wrong. If your colored pencils keep breaking, the tip snaps off, the core crumbles, the wood splits, you’ve probably blamed the pencils. “Maybe they’re cheap.” “Maybe I’m pressing too hard.” Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may … Read more
There Are Thousands of Adult Coloring Books. Most Are Meh. Here is an excellent video walkthrough from A Pictured Purpose that shares their top 10 coloring book picks with page-through previews so you can see the paper quality and design style before buying: Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. This post … Read more
Coloring for Anxiety Isn’t Just a Trend, But It’s Also Not Magic You’ve seen the headlines. “Coloring reduces anxiety by 70%!” “Adult coloring books cure stress!” The reality is more nuanced, and more useful. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a … Read more
Start With the Right Mindset Mandala coloring isn’t about perfection. Think of a mandala as a playground for color, not a test you can fail. The repeating structure makes them forgiving, made a section too dark? The next ring outward is a fresh start. The beauty is in the doing, not in producing a frame-worthy … Read more
Want to use coloring as a mindfulness practice, not just a hobby? Here’s how to build a daily habit that reduces stress, anchors your attention, and actually sticks.
Why Coloring Works Before Bed A 2021 study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that 30 minutes of structured coloring before bed significantly reduced the time it took participants to fall asleep and improved sleep quality compared to a control group that read for 30 minutes. Disclosure: As an Amazon … Read more
Best Gel Pens for Adult Coloring Books (Tested 7 Brands) What Makes a Good Coloring Gel Pen Before we get to the reviews, here’s what matters when you’re using gel pens in coloring books (not just writing your name on a birthday card). If you are just starting out, see our guide to the best … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Meta description: Coloring isn’t just a trend, there’s real science behind why it reduces stress. Here’s what research says, … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Meta description: New to adult coloring? These are the best coloring books for beginners, big designs, thick paper, and … Read more