adult coloring books

[TinyBubbles]

what is your opinion on adult coloring books? I got one for a xmas present last year and I found it quite relaxing, it feels a bit like doodling but with a bit more structure and some of the patterns were really lovely.

 

[invisible]

They are OK but I would rather try drawing my own silly little pictures.

 

[Scientia]

I like them. The mandalas are quite complicated.

 

[CindyLou]

I like them. I've only done one because they are pretty time consuming - coloring one page takes forever to complete but I'd rather grab that when it's time to color with the kiddo than a kids coloring book.

 

[Free]

I like them, too. It really is relaxing, like how doing a repetitive mundane task can be, ie: dishes. Some people are relaxed and calmed by doing dishes. I hate dishes. It is not calming or meditative for me. But something like this:

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Oh, yes.

 

[Wyote]

I have several and have colored quite a few. I tend to get way too obsessed and try to finish in one sitting (which is impossible) and then I just end up with disappointment and a hand injury. While I'm doing them, though, very relaxing.

 

[Bellosome]

got 4 books only colored one page. i like the way they look in black and white. don't want to mess at how clean it looks.....

 

[jyrffw54]

They are very meditative and relaxing, I find.

 

[flower]

I like them also. It's relaxing and fun to play with different colors and patterns, reminds me of childhood.

 

[CindyLou]

I don't find them all that relaxing? What's wrong with me. I think it's because I have to pick out the colors lol It's almost a bit stimulating.

I prefer doing a big puzzle to a coloring book if I have a choice. I do like the coloring books though.

 

[Tin Man]

Coloring books are for children. You should learn to grow up and play space invaders with your tv remote and phone.

Like a real wo/man

 

[Littlelissa]

I like drawing designs, well doodle like squiggles I guess. I don't really draw, although the few occasions I do it I find it fun. I probably draw things in around kids, and do enjoy it in that context.

 

[Gus]

I'd rather play PS4

 

[sprinkles]

I didn't know these were a thing. This is what my life has been missing all this time.

 

[seira0807]

I love them! But have never finished one. I usually end up making little notes and journal entries in the corners though

 

[PintoBean]

I think they look really cool, but every time I've tried them I can't get away from the fact that I am just coloring between lines and it's totally mindless. Overall I don't enjoy them. However one time I did end up doing one of mandalas with my mother (who has dementia), and it relaxed us both. I would do them as a relaxation exercise again I think. I'm horrible at relaxing.

 

[Wyote]

I'm horrible at relaxing.

I'm horrible at coloring. We all have our cross to bear.

 

[Asa]

Fascinating. I find all your responses fascinating, and I find the trend fascinating. I'd never use an adult coloring book, but people who find art relaxing pique my interest. You can all come over and finish my work for me... like apprentices. That would relax me. Hee, heeee.

 

[MrSquared]

Some sly devil is making money off of these things....

I'm most envious.

 

[Asa]

Some sly devil is making money off of these things....

I'm most envious.

A friend prints her own and they sell better than her art.