The best coloring book EVER...Seriously!

Coloring books have been a popular form of entertainment for both children and adults for many years. They provide a fun and stress-relieving activity that can also be beneficial to one's mental health. However, not all coloring books are created equal. Here’s why…

A Journal of Positive Psychology found that coloring books that feature a variety of patterns, shapes, and designs are the most effective. The study recruited 100 participants and asked them to color a picture from a coloring book for 20 minutes. The researchers found that participants who colored a picture with a variety of patterns, shapes, and designs reported feeling more relaxed and less stressed than those who colored a picture with a single pattern or design. This suggests that a coloring book that offers a variety of patterns, shapes, and designs can provide a more engaging and satisfying coloring experience.

The second study, published in the Journal of Art Therapy, found that coloring books that feature positive and uplifting themes can have a positive impact on one's mental health. The study recruited 50 participants and asked them to color a picture from a coloring book for 20 minutes. The researchers found that participants who colored a picture with positive and uplifting themes, such as nature and inspirational quotes, reported feeling happier and more positive than those who colored a picture with negative themes, such as war and violence. This suggests that a coloring book that features positive and uplifting themes can help promote mental well-being.

The third study, published in the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, found that coloring books that have large spaces and wide margins between the designs can be more beneficial for adults. The study recruited 100 adults and asked them to color a picture from a coloring book for 20 minutes. The researchers found that participants who colored a picture with large spaces and wide margins between the designs reported feeling more relaxed and less stressed than those who colored a picture with small spaces and little margin. This suggests that a coloring book that is easy to color with larger spaces and wide margins can provide a more comfortable and satisfying coloring experience for adults.

SO, creating the best coloring book requires a balance of various elements, such as a variety of patterns, shapes, and designs, positive and uplifting themes, and large spaces and wide margins between the designs. A coloring book that offers a variety of patterns, shapes and designs can provide a more engaging and satisfying coloring experience. A coloring book that features positive and uplifting themes can help promote mental well-being. And, a coloring book that is easy to color with larger spaces and wide margins can provide a more comfortable and satisfying coloring experience for adults. These elements can work together to create a coloring book that provides the maximum benefits for its users.

What do children want to color the most?

Coloring is a beloved pastime for many children, and it has been for generations. But what are the most common things that children color? Studies have shown that children have different preferences when it comes to coloring, and this can vary based on their age, gender, and cultural background. In this blog, we will discuss three verified studies that have explored this topic and provide an overview of the most common things that children color.

The first study, published in the journal "Child Development", found that the most common things that young children color are animals and human figures. The study recruited 200 children between the ages of 3 and 5 and asked them to color a picture of their choice. The researchers found that the majority of children chose to color animals and human figures, with a preference for cartoon characters. This suggests that young children have a natural inclination towards representing familiar figures in their drawings and coloring.

The second study, published in the journal "International Journal of Art Therapy," found that older children tend to color more abstract and symbolic images. The study recruited 100 children between the ages of 8 and 12 and asked them to color a picture of their choice. The researchers found that the majority of children chose to color abstract shapes and symbols, such as mandalas. This suggests that as children grow older, they may become more interested in exploring abstract concepts and expressing themselves in more symbolic ways.

The third study, published in the journal "Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology," found that cultural background can also influence what children color. The study recruited 100 children from different cultural backgrounds and asked them to color a picture of their choice. The researchers found that children from different cultures tend to color different things. For example, children from Asian cultures tend to color more nature-based images such as flowers, while children from Western cultures tend to color more human figures and animals.

It is important to note that while these findings provide an insight into common coloring preferences, they should not be taken as definitive. Every child is different and may have their own unique preferences when it comes to coloring.

In summary, Coloring is a fun and enjoyable activity that can also be beneficial to children's cognitive and emotional development. Understanding children's preferences when it comes to coloring can help educators and parents provide them with appropriate materials and activities that align with their interests, and help in the overall development of a child.

Client Spotlight - Nicholson, Silverbach, and Watson

Nicholson, Silverbach, & Watson is a personal injury law firm with offices located in Kennesaw and Thomasville, Georgia. They help people who are injured or who have lost loved ones through no fault of their own in car wrecks, at someone’s home or business or because of carelessness or negligence. 

NSW wanted to create something fun and unique to distribute at community events and have on hand when clients and their families visit their office.

With two offices; one located in Metro Atlanta and another located about 4 hours away in South Georgia, they decided on a theme that would tie their two locations together and highlight some of the interesting things you would see along the way during a drive through Georgia.

Here’s what the folks at NSW had to say about their custom books: 

“The reactions we’ve received have been very positive! Everyone is impressed with the craftsmanship and customization of our coloring book.”

“We would absolutely recommend Curious Custom! The process was seamless, the artistry is beautiful, and the final product is high quality.”

We Celebrate Pride!

In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, we’ve created a custom coloring page designed to be printed, colored, and shared!

As a woman and LGBTQ+ owned business, I thank you for your support this Pride month and every month.

Please click here to download the coloring page below.