Leila
If adult coloring seems somewhat juvenile to you, then you’re missing the value in this wonderful hobby and artistic endeavor. It’s fun to do and it allows you to be creative and to relax.
Here are some ideas for getting coloring pages if you don’t want to use an adult coloring book:
Crayola Takes on Higher Learning
There is science behind coloring for adults, and even the famous Crayola brand is excited about the social trend.
The crayon brand introduced special markers, colored pencils and their own label of Coloring Escapes for grown-ups. Department stores like Kohl’s and Target both sell the coloring pages in sets. Continue reading
Adult coloring books have been a popular item for several years. Teens and adults enjoy using their creativity to choose the colors and bring the scenes to life. Users enjoy using different types of art supplies, like colored pencils or markers.
Coloring helps to relieve stress and anxiety by drawing the mind’s focus away from repetitive, intrusive thoughts. For dedicated hobbyists, the benefits of coloring are similar to those of meditation.
Secret Garden by Johanna Basford
This is one of the first adult coloring books to become part of the phenomenon. Basford’s botanical designs are intricate and provide hours of coloring enjoyment. The book has been printed on thicker stock so that it can be used with ink, watercolor, or marker as well as the traditional colored pencils. Continue reading
People tend to focus more on the relationships they build with other people and forget to work on a fulfilling relationship with themselves.
When it comes to the question of self-perception everyone thinks of themselves in certain regard that determines how they treat themselves. This becomes the basis in which we project ourselves to others.
Perceptions are developed over time based on an individual’s background and their support system.
Take, for instance, an individual brought up by abusive parents who prey on their self-esteem. Such an individual is constantly belittled and persuaded that there is nothing likable about them and with time they believe it to be true.
Others dislike themselves based on their physical appearance especially those with a disability or a deformity. It becomes entirely impossible to find happiness without genuinely liking yourself. Continue reading
