As far as destressing activities go, colouring books are pretty high on the list. But if you don’t want to spend the day shading in Elsa from Frozen or SpongeBob’s particularly square pants, there are plenty of more sophisticated options out there. Adult colouring books are becoming increasingly popular, with the calming activity helping to focus and distract the brain, allowing people to feel more relaxed and mindful.
With an array of intricate illustrations, this book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a challenge. Whether you’re a fan of Art Nouveau or just like florals, the delicate drawings will give your creative juices a workout. The pages are perforated, meaning that they’re easy to remove if you want to display your finished work.
If you love to doodle on the go, this portable book is the perfect companion for long train journeys or waiting rooms. It’s also filled with a variety of fun designs so you can let your inner child out for a moment of escapism.
A heart-warming and thought-provoking addition to the ‘colouring for a good cause’ bookshelf, this book was created to highlight some of the work that refugees are doing for us. The book was created by artists including Quentin Blake, Ralph Steadman and Chris Riddell, and is being distributed to refugee children via charity organisations in the UK. The idea for the book was born out of the outrage at the instruction from immigration minister Robert Jenrick to paint over a welcoming cartoon mural in a reception centre in Kent. 38 Degrees, a community campaign organisation with a million supporters, offered to raise funds and organise printing and distribution, and the book was quickly crowdfunded.