Are You a Colorist?

Are you a colorist? This is a word invented for adults who like to color in coloring books.

About 10 years ago, a friend in a high-powered, high-stress job confessed to me that she liked to color at work when it all got to be too much. I went online to find coloring books and found 2 books with very intricate geometric designs for her.

Within the last 6 months or so, coloring books for adults have taken off like a rocket. Many friends told me of either giving or receiving coloring books for gifts. Women in particular get a goofy happy look when they say, “I LOVE to color!”

I have many theories as to why coloring has become so popular with adults:

  1. Everyone has the desire to be involved in a creative activity.
  2. Coloring is a creative activity that requires no skill outside of what we learned as children.
  3. It involves simple decisions with instant gratification.
  4. The repetitive nature of it is peaceful and meditative.
  5. Life is complicated and stressful. Coloring is fun and easy.

Want a coloring book of Three Rivers and Sequoia and Mineral King?

I have one called Heart of the Hills.  There is a tiny heart hidden in every picture.

It is available at the Three Rivers Mercantile, Kaweah River Trading Company, Three Rivers Historical Museum, and on my website. (It is also available from the trunk of my car if you see me around.) $15 + tax.

first drawing

Doesn’t this little picture make you want to color? Go ahead. Become a colorist.

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2 Comments

  1. Hi Jana! I know, those coloring books have taken off wildly, huh?

    My daughter has her student art show this week, and she’s excited. She finished her 24 AP art pieces and we visited an art college last week.

    Re your comment on my post “Pheasant Hunting with a Pen and Author in Turkey,” I don’t think I’m an Experienced and Studious One, just a curious one. 🙂 I love digging into the study notes on the side and down below the page, or from commentaries, concordances, and Bible study books. I like what history and timelines add to my understanding and visualizing of a passage.

    Hmm, that’s neat about the “Jesus” changing to “The Lord.” Was it just to change up the flow of the words and to not be repetitious? I don’t know. Good question. I’ll have to go peek at it now. 🙂

    Jennifer Dougan
    http://www.jenniferdougan.com

    • Jennifer, 24 art pieces is a HUGE accomplishment! Was there a theme?

      And yes, the coloring books are a hot item. Wow, I’ve never been purposely involved in a fad before, but it is fun.

      Will you let me know if you learn anything about the “Jesus” changing to “The Lord”? Thanks! And I do think you are Experienced and Studious, so there.

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