Jewel’s Blog

Insights into the creative processes of a Mindful Illustrator and Modern Doodler

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10 tips to elevate your coloring experience

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just dipping your toes into the world of adult coloring, we've got some tips to take your coloring game to the next level. Here are 10 handy tricks to enhance your coloring experience:

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Exploring the therapeutic benefits of adult coloring

In today's hectic world, finding moments of peace and relaxation is a challenge. That's where adult coloring books come in. More than a pastime, coloring has emerged as a powerful tool for promoting mental well-being and reducing stress.

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Adult coloring: why we love it

Today, we're exploring the question that's on everyone non-colorist's minds: why do adults color? And while there's not a one-size-fits-all answer, here are a few reasons some of us like to get lost in the pages of a coloring book.

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Through the mist with purple haze.

Purple haze isn't exactly an agreed upon shade. Different brands define it differently, but it tends to be bold, yet smokey. It's one of my favorite shades to use.

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Forest green is enchanting

Today, we're venturing deep into the heart of the forest with forest green. With its rich, verdant tones and earthy vibes, forest green captures the essence of the great outdoors. Lace up your hiking boots and let's wander through the enchanted woods together!

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Your coloring can look like summer.

Last night I reset the default color palate on my software because I felt I was leaning on the same colors a lot. In search of new colors, I visited colorhunt.co for some inspiration.

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What does it mean: draw with intention?

You may have noticed in some of my mandala coloring book descriptions I mention that I've drawn the mandalas with intention. While this is true, it's a pretty meaningless statement without context. So let's talk about it.

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Which mandalas will you choose?

When I started this coloring book journey, I had no idea how much I would love it, or how many book lines I would one day have! I admit, the early books weren't sorted by difficulty very well, so I completely understand if you're feeling a little unsure about where to begin. To make things easier, here’s a breakdown of my different book series to help you choose the one that’s just right for you!

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