Coloring books for adults, a genre that was once seen as little more than a niche hobby, are now a major publishing phenomenon. People are bringing coloring books to airport lounges and doctor’s office waiting rooms, and they’re forming groups at libraries and coffee shops where they can chit-chat while they color. It’s a trend that’s been supported by research, and one that’s not going away anytime soon.
Unlike children’s coloring books, which are designed to help kids develop their creativity and fine motor skills by encouraging them to color outside the lines, adult coloring books are typically geared towards relaxation and mindfulness. Studies have shown that coloring can reduce anxiety by activating the frontal lobe of the brain and allowing participants to focus on a single task.
As you might imagine, the artwork in adult coloring books is often more intricate than that found in children’s books. These intricate designs lend themselves well to small and precise media like colored pencils and markers, rather than larger and more imprecise media such as crayons, pastels, brush tip markers and paints. These larger media can be used with success, but they may lead to frustration for some users.
Creating art has long been a way for people to process their emotions and feelings, whether by writing a journal or (like Taylor Swift) by putting those thoughts into song lyrics. And although coloring doesn’t quite have the same therapeutic impact as, say, journaling or poetry, it can still be a great way to express yourself creatively and get your stress out.
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