If you spend any time near social media, you may have caught wind of a rising trend: adult coloring. Most of us have fond memories of our childhood, where play was simple and less cluttered than it is nowadays. As adults, we don’t often have time to engage in activities that are both fun and relaxing. In the last few years, however, there has been a movement to return to the therapeutic and creative art of coloring. Online retailer, Amazon, has reported that over a quarter of it’s top selling books aren’t your typical books at all, they are adult coloring books! So what is it about sitting down with a fresh box of colored pencils and a black and white coloring page? Many adults will tell you it’s the simple act of making something beautiful, sitting quietly and de-stressing or just participating in something that reminds you of your childhood. Whatever you decide, you have to check out these 7 adult coloring books.
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1. Secret Garden by Johanna Basford
Johanna Basford’s famous “Secret Garden” is an #1 Amazon bestseller and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. It’s speculated that her book has single handedly propelled adult coloring to the mainstream and once you see her book, you’ll agree. This is no child’s coloring book, with it’s intricate pen and ink artwork. As a bonus, Basford has included miniature garden creatures within each page for you to find.
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2. Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns
If the name of this book alone doesn’t convince you of the power of coloring, then opening it and taking a look at its 45 designs will! You will enjoy beginning to expert level pages say your bring your coloring skill back to life. This book will show you what the craze of adult coloring is all about!
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3. Balance by Angie Grace
This square book will give you plenty of images to use markers, pens or colored pencils as your stress melts away. The mostly circular drawings are suitable for any adult or older kids who enjoy detailed coloring. They are Mandala styled and are all unique drawings by Angie Grace herself.
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4. Natural Wonders by Patrick Hruby
If you’ve got a husband or son who enjoys coloring as much as you do, but wants a little more “manly” themed book then check out Patrick Hruby’s “Natural Wonders” coloring book. While the pages aren’t strictly boyish, they offer a great alternative to the paisley and garden themed books we’ve looked at so far. You will simply enjoy this geometric coloring book as you get back to nature in the comfort of your home.
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5. Creative Coloring Inspirations by Valentina Harper
If simply coloring doesn’t sound exciting to you, then check out this book by Valentina Harper. Not only do you have 30 pages to color, but many of them include inspirations quotes too! Not only will be you relieve yourself of the day’s stress but you’ll be inspired to take on tomorrow.
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6. The Mindfulness Coloring Book: Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People by Emma Farrarons
You may not always have time to bust out the huge pack of gel pens and lounge at your kitchen table to color. Instead, you may find yourself in need of some therapeutic coloring while you’re stuck in line at your kids school, or even worse, stuck in line at the DMV. This is great purse or diaper bag-sized book that you can take with you if you’re in need of some travel coloring. This 100-page book will give you plenty of options as you de-stress while coloring it’s detailed design work.
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7. The Mandala Coloring Book by Jim Gogarty
Mandalas have long been thought of as a means to obtain peace and tranquility. This coloring book will get you on the path to inspiration as you explore 100 mandala designs in the pages within. You’ll find relaxation as you design your mandalas to your own liking, and create beautiful works of art!
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