Relaxing Coloring Pages for Adults, Just Print and Color!

Coloring pictures on a white background is usually an activity we leave to young children. We get a simple picture, put some crayons on the table for them, and hurry off to do something “grown-up.” But work demands, taking care of our homes and the people in them, and managing all our responsibilities often put us in stressful situations. That’s why it’s important to find a moment when you can simply switch off. We’re happy to help.

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Relaxing Coloring Pages Reduce Stress

There are many scientific studies on how coloring pictures reduces stress and tension in our bodies. But we decided not to burden you with all that. Instead, we’d rather show you all the color options you can try for this relaxing activity. Let’s get started!

Tip: Don’t forget that you can print out all these lovely templates.

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Mandala-Shaped Coloring Pages

A mandala is one of the first images that comes to mind when I hear the phrase stress-relief coloring pages. Their motifs and designs can be truly varied, and we’ve prepared a few circular pictures for you to relax with, too. Now that we’ve answered the question “What are we going to color?”, let’s move on to the question: What are we going to color with?

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All you need are quality colored pencils. You can use them on different types of paper, from office paper to watercolor paper. Most colored pencils come in sets with different numbers of shades to suit the artist's needs. Quality ranges from pencils for young children to professional pencils. They won't draw a masterpiece for you, but you can give it a try. :)

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If your art (or relaxation) corner doesn't have colored pencils, don't worry. We've picked out a few that have worked well for us during creative activities…One set you can share with your children is Faber-Castell Special Edition. The set contains a wide range of shades to satisfy even the more demanding artist. While you don't need much action for stress-relief coloring pages, these pencils are resistant to impact and lead breakage.

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Animals, plants, and patterns…

If you're not a fan of mandalas and circular designs, here are a few sweet animals and plants to help you relax with a Bruynzeel set. It comes neatly stored in a metal case and leaves a bold pigment mark. Choose from four different packs, which you can also use to color this peacock:

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Limited-edition pencils always bring us joy. They let us keep interesting cases filled with quality products at home. These include Bruynzeel pencils from the Jan Vermeer edition, which will surely bring his Girl with a Pearl Earring to mind.

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You can also find a Van Gogh limited edition from Bruynzeel, which contains watercolor pencils. They offer a whole new way to draw. Of course, you can also use them as regular colored pencils, but when you use a brush and water, they turn into watercolor painting.

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Colored pencils that you can turn into watercolor paint with water will certainly be an interesting option for many. From this wide selection, we've had good results with Goldfaber aqua watercolor pencils. You can also transfer these motifs onto watercolor paper, where working with watercolor pencils and water is much more comfortable.

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Our last tip for stress-relief coloring pages is Nassau watercolor markers, available in three color options. It's up to you whether you choose the Earth, Forest, or Basic collection. What matters is that you get to relax while painting.

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Relaxing drawing is a great way to switch off and let your imagination lead the way. Whatever drawing supplies you choose, we hope you enjoy this moment of peace to the fullest. And don’t forget to tag us on social media when you finish your artwork.

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