It’s a long established fact that colouring books aren’t just for kids anymore. While working on colouring books might not be the ‘coolest’ activity for grown ups, it can be a fun and stress-relieving activity. The adult colouring book trend hit its peak in the mid 2010s, but it may now be seeing a resurgence. But this time, the books are taking on a new format. Here is everything you need to know about the reverse colouring books that have become popular on TikTok.
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Are Colouring Books Good For Mental Health?
Many people who use colouring books as part of a self-care routine have reported experiencing mental health benefits in their life. Colouring books are linked with childhood nostalgia, which can bring about a sense of joy and creativity. They can be a great way to destress and forget about the worries of day to day life. In addition, when you’re using a colouring book, you’re not looking at a screen, so it can be a great way to unplug for a while.
What Is A Reverse Colouring Book?
We’re all familiar with a traditional colouring book, where each page has lineart to be filled in with various colours. You can get a colouring book with just about any subject matter, and ranging from realistic to more cartoony styles. However, reverse colouring books flip this concept around. Instead of colouring in lineart, with a reverse colouring book, you draw the lineart yourself. Each page has a range of different shapes and splotches of colours. Like looking at clouds, you can then see what the shapes resemble and draw outlines for them with a pen. The original version of this concept was designed by artist Kendra Norton.
Other Ways To Use Colouring Books
However, that’s not the only creative spin TikTok users have put on colouring books. Others have challenged themselves to colour completely outside the lines and reconceptualise each page of a traditional colouring book by painting over it.
Examples Of The Process
Here are some videos where you can see these processes in motion. It’s a great way to connect with your creativity and make something new.
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