Adult coloring books are very popular nowadays, and nobody will question your sanity if you admit that coloring is one of your favorites hobbies. You can also give a try to a digital watercolor painting software which is more advanced. If you worry about the environment and you don’t want to use paper, you can install coloring book apps on your computer. The majority of digital coloring books are designed for mobile devices, for obvious reasons, but we managed to find three coloring book apps for Windows 10 that we’ll list in this article.
What are the best adult coloring book apps?
Zen: coloring book for adults
This is by far the best and most popular adult coloring book app in the Windows Store. It features very intricate coloring patterns and a wide range of colors you can choose from. When you first launch the app, a series of instructions are listed, but you can quickly skip them because the user interface is intuitive. You’ll immediately guess what each icon does. The variety of color palettes is impressive, and you can always add more colors, apart from the standard ones. The Zen music playing in the background helps you to relax, while you play with colors. The music is not intrusive and stops as soon as the app is in place in the taskbar. The coloring patterns are complex, and the mouse clicks have a very high degree of precision. You can use the pencil to add shades, undo your actions, zoom in and out, and more. There are many artworks available, including two Free Artwork Packs. More so, other paid coloring packs, such as Animals, Florals, Zen, Butterflies, Mandalas, and more. We really had fun coloring this cute owl below.
Adult Coloring Book
Adult Coloring Book offers you beautiful illustrations, including mandala, zen, and animals, along with many color palettes. Let inspiration take over you and play with these beautiful colors. Detailed illustrations and drawings will relax your mind and free your imagination. You’ll definitely feel full of energy after a coloring session. This app offers 15 free coloring patterns, with the available colors placed on the right-hand side or at the bottom of the page. More complex coloring patterns are available as in-app purchases. Simply select the color you want to use and click on the area you want to color. Pay attention to edges because you may color the outline by mistake. Keep in mind that the, although it is free, the software offers in-app purchases of different templates, colors, and other awesome stuff.
Color by Disney
You shouldn’t be surprised that we added this app to the list. Watching Disney cartoons is a guilty pleasure for many adults and the possibility to color the most popular Disney characters will appeal to many. SPONSORED Unleash your creativity, reduce stress, and play around with your artistic side accompanied by princesses and villains. You can create beautiful designs of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters. Lots of shades, gradients, and film palettes are available to inspire you. When you finish your masterpiece, you can also share it with friends. Color by Disney requires around 520 MB to install, which is more than most Windows Store apps need. The app gives you access to only 8 free pictures, which may be annoying for some users. Of course, additional patterns are available as in-app purchases.
How do coloring books help?
It is a proven fact that coloring relaxes the brain, and it works for both adults and children. While our thoughts are focused on this activity, our brains tend to relax. Besides, the satisfaction you get when you finish coloring something, you try out new interesting colors and experiment with them. Not to mention that it helps children develop and become more organized because they can’t cross boundaries.
Coloring is not just for children
We all know that coloring books are usually associated with children, especially during kindergarten, when they learn and experiment. However, there are coloring books made for adults, that are made to relax the brain. Some people color as a hobby. Those books usually contain mosaic-style paintings that are very intricate, usually having lots of small details to cover. The result, however, is satisfying.
Coloring books popularity
This niche market has always existed, but the real boom happened during 2015, when the market skyrocketed, leading to a shortage of coloring pens. Although the trend was popular for a while, it didn’t keep its numbers. After only 1 year, the market started going downwards. Nowadays, not many people are interested in coloring books anymore, but you can still find plenty around if you decide you want to give it a try! Since we’re talking about art and fun, why don’t you take a look at our awesome list of the best painting apps for Windows 10 and let your artistic spirit fly? Have you already used the coloring book apps listed in this article? Tell us more about your experience in the comment section below.
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