Adult Colouring Flowers

Hello Fellow Colouring Peeps!  

If you’ve been thinking about trying adult colouring, now is the perfect time. It’s one of the simplest, most relaxing hobbies you can pick up — and yes, it’s absolutely for adults!  I recently picked up a couple of really beautiful adult colouring books at the Dollar Store in Okotoks for only $5 each — and I was blown away by the quality. Gorgeous floral designs, mandalas, animals, and more. Such a great price for hours of creative fun!

Why Adults Should Colour

• Adult colouring is a wonderful way to:  Reduce stress and anxiety   
• Practice mindfulness (focusing on one small area at a time)   
• Express creativity without needing to “be good at art”   
• Enjoy quiet, screen-free time 

How to Get Started – Step by Step

Grab a Colouring Book 
Look for books labelled “Adult Colouring” or “Intricate Designs.” The Dollar Store, Walmart, or bookstores all have great options. Start with a book that has designs you actually love — flowers, animals, landscapes, etc. 

Choose Your Tools Coloured pencils are the easiest and most forgiving for beginners.   
Gel pens or fine-liner markers are great for bold, vibrant results.   
A small set of 24–36 pencils is plenty to start. 

Set Up Your Space 
Find a comfortable, well-lit spot. Good lighting makes a huge difference when colouring small details. Many people enjoy colouring while listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. 
Start Simple 
Don’t worry about making it “perfect.” Begin with the lighter colours and build up to darker ones. Leave white spaces for highlights if you want a more realistic look. 
 

Helpful Tips for Beautiful Results  Colour in small circular motions or short strokes for smooth coverage.   
Use two or three similar shades of the same colour to add depth (blending).   
Try colouring the background first or last — it can completely change the mood of the page.   
Don’t be afraid to experiment! There are no rules. 

My Personal Recommendation

If you’re just starting, buy one of those $5 books from the Dollar Store. The paper quality is surprisingly good and the designs are lovely. You really can’t go wrong at that price!

Adult colouring has become one of my favourite ways to unwind after a busy day. It’s creative, calming, and incredibly satisfying to watch a blank page slowly turn into something beautiful.

Have you tried adult colouring yet? 
Drop a comment and let me know what kind of designs you like best — flowers, mandalas, fantasy, animals? I’d love to hear!  Happy colouring!   — Magdelene  

 

Adult Colouring Books My Obsession

Adult Coloring Books: My Obsession, Pro Tips & the Truth About Selling Your Creations

Looking at these two pages — the fierce, fiery dragon with glowing eyes and swirling scales, and the stunning sugar skull woman with flowing rainbow hair, roses, and intricate details — it’s easy to see why adult colouring books have become wildly popular lately. They’re relaxing, creative, and incredibly satisfying.

I’ve always loved colouring, and it remains one of my favourite ways to unwind. The only problem? I also do resin art, crafting, painting, and a dozen other creative things. There simply aren’t enough hours in a day! If I were like Grok and didn’t need sleep, imagine how much more I could create.

What draws me in most is the joy of the process. You start with a blank line drawing and slowly bring it to life with colour choices, blending, and shading. It doesn’t matter if it turns out “perfect” — as long as you’re enjoying it, you’re doing it right. Colouring is gentle exercise for the mind, a stress reliever, and a wonderful creative escape.

My Top Tips & How-Tos:

Use quality supplies: alcohol markers or gel pens for bold, vibrant results; coloured pencils for soft layering and blending. 
Work on thick, single-sided paper to avoid bleed-through. 
Start with light pressure and build colour gradually. 
Experiment with techniques like stippling, hatching, or ombre shading. 
Good lighting and a comfortable spot make all the difference. 
 
A quick note on selling: Thanks to the first-sale doctrine, or in Canada "doctrine of exhaustion", you can usually sell the physical coloured page you created from a book you bought. However, you cannot scan, print, or reproduce copies for sale because the original line art is copyrighted. Always enjoy them first for the fun of it!

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned colourist, grab a book, pick up some markers, and let yourself play. The most important rule? Have fun. That’s what art is all about.