These pages are not just about coloring; they offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing a unique way to relax, destress, and rekindle your creativity. Perfect for anyone seeking a mindful activity or a creative outlet, our adult coloring pages are a delightful way to spend your time, helping to soothe the mind and provide a sense of accomplishment.
Not exactly a colouring book, more a giant cardboard ice cream van colouring project, we felt this deserved a place in our round-up thanks to the hours of creative play it’s provided so far. Made up of four pieces of cardboard with various flaps and slots, the van does take a little assembly.
Not only is this 52-page book filled with hilarious illustrations of animals sipping cocktails (which would be enough of a draw on its own), but the recipes for said cocktails are also included on the page.
We have chosen our favorite adult coloring books from those with curse words in them – for those with a sense of humor – or classic Disney characters painted by the famous Thomas Kinkade.
Coloring pages and coloring books have been around since the 1880s and were created as part of the “democratization of art” process.
This would be the perfect activity on Christmas Eve night with a fire lit and a glass of hot apple cider or eggnog beside you. But don't stay up too late, or Santa won't come!
If you want to give coloring books a try for self-care purposes, read on for the best adult coloring books you can buy online, based on rave reviews from happy colorers:
If you're less interested in laughing and more interested in self-soothing, this relaxing coloring book for adults is for you. Switch off and let your creativity loose in the flow of floral illustrations!
The next best thing to drinking coffee is coloring it! This book is perfect for coffee lovers — it's filled with endless pages of arabica beans and coffee-related things. Sadly caffeine-free, this book Quote is bound to calm you down when you need it.
Coloring books for adults–drawings that are intricate, not "adult"–are big business. There are plenty of websites for online coloring, and all you need to get started are a printer, crayons or colored pencils, and some decent paper. There are even coloring apps for adults.
So many adult coloring books are grouped by theme, so it’s refreshing to find one book that caters to everyone. That inclusivity must be why Cindy Elsharouni’s book has over 20,000 reviews.
It may be more expensive than the others in our round-up, but this offers next-level colouring options and really will be worth its weight in gold over the school holidays.
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When buying a coloring book for adults, look for the quality of the paper to prevent bleeding, the type of patterns available, and if it’s a coloring and activity book combined.