Adult Coloring Books

[amybo82]

I've noticed that adult coloring books have become really popular lately! Several years ago, I worked for a bookstore, and we carried a few different styles for adults. There were Mandala coloring books and novelty books like the Gangsta Rap Coloring Book. Lately, though, I've noticed them everywhere! I recently read an article about Johanna Basford, who created the coloring books Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest that went on to sell millions of copies! I've also seen independent artists producing coloring books like Valerie Dowdy's Abstract Expressions. I love to color, and I've really been enjoying this new trend. What does everyone else think about it?

[Gravy]

I've always loved coloring...
Have you ever had any of Ruth Heller's books?

[bluemel4]

I used to color all the time. I loved geometric shapes. My husband thinks it is very silly and a waste of money to buy. I haven't colored in a long time but I do find myself drawing lines and coloring with pens or pencils.

It is a good way to de-stress. I took a creative arts therapy course while getting my BA in psychology and coloring/ painting was a big part of healing. I may just say F*&^ and buy a coloring book and some markers.

[LitisLife4+]

There's one called 'Unicorns are Jerks'. Looks hilarious & got great reviews on Amazon.

[ALynnPowers]

I love coloring! I use my "I'm a preschool teacher and I'm helping the kids learn fine motor skills" as an excuse to do it myself. I really wish I had one of these adult coloring books!

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Sorry...had to share

[ALynnPowers]

I want those last two now! My birthday is in just two more months, so now you all know what to get me!

[Gravy]

This is a horrible thread
I can't go looking anymore! I can't!
Somebody...tie my hands up!

[ALynnPowers]

I hate you.

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Would you rather have never seen it?

[ALynnPowers]

I need to review more books so I can have more money to buy these. TAKE MY MONEY NOW!

[zeldas_lullaby]

I used to color all the time. I loved geometric shapes. My husband thinks it is very silly and a waste of money to buy. I haven't colored in a long time but I do find myself drawing lines and coloring with pens or pencils.

It is a good way to de-stress. I took a creative arts therapy course while getting my BA in psychology and coloring/ painting was a big part of healing. I may just say F*&^ and buy a coloring book and some markers.

I used to color a lot too! If your husband is stubbornly against it, you can find free images online and print them out, to color!!

But I like your other idea too. You tell him.

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I need to review more books so I can have more money to buy these. TAKE MY MONEY NOW!

Just put down the pretty coloring book and back away slowly.

[bluemel4]

LOL. I just confronted my husband about the lack of coloring in my life and the published benefits. He laughed his butt off and did not stop for a long time. GRRRRR. I am still going to buy a coloring book and markers. harrumph.

[amybo82]

LOL. I just confronted my husband about the lack of coloring in my life and the published benefits. He laughed his butt off and did not stop for a long time. GRRRRR. I am still going to buy a coloring book and markers. harrumph.

I think it's time for a divorce! Only joking! But seriously, you should do what you want!!

That owl coloring book!! I love it!

[ALynnPowers]

LOL. I just confronted my husband about the lack of coloring in my life and the published benefits. He laughed his butt off and did not stop for a long time. GRRRRR. I am still going to buy a coloring book and markers. harrumph.

I personally think you need to be the green emoticon here: