I wanted to create some free colouring pages for a few reasons. It's such an accessible way to be a little creative without much cost or effort. You can raid your children's pencil case or get more technical and find your favourite creative markers. (I found some Zebra Clickart markers in Japan which are also available in Australia if you're looking for something a little more special to get started. Japanese stationery is my new obsession). I wanted to create colouring in pages that I actually wanted to colour. Many of the adult colouring is very detailed and to be honest, just annoying to colour. I colour for switch off, so bigger areas to colour where I'm not switching colours all the time is where it's at.
With the political climate as it is, now more than ever we are being bombarded with content that is constantly shocking us. Sending us into a literal fight or flight mode. Many of us receive our news on socials, not knowing what the next doom scroll will bring with it.
Colouring in helps to put us in whats called a 'flow state', an automatic and easy creative outlet that requires our concentration. It could be knitting, crochet, embroidery or punch needle. What ever it is for you, make time to do more of that. Below are some of the benefits of colouring in.
Benefits include:
- Helps reduce stress and anxiety,
- Encourages mindfullness and being present in the moment,
- Can release dopamine and improve our mood,
- And assist with concentration and focus.
Go forth and enjoy, and please share your finished products on socials and tag @carlie_ballard It's time to colour our worries away people.
Love Carlie X
