Remember the good old days, when pulling out a coloring book and using markers, crayons, or colored pencils to bring life to your favorite pictures was the best way to spend an afternoon? Well, get ready, because the good old days are back! Recently, adult coloring books have been making a huge comeback. Major crafting and art supply companies have been marketing coloring books and coloring utensils to adults. Because who said only the kids get to color? 😉
Now is the time to relive the glory days and get back into coloring. Not only is it a fun activity, but recent studies have shown that adult coloring books are actually good for you. Taking time out of your day to spend coloring is actually a form of art therapy. It can be a great way to relax, refocus, and reflect on the day, while enjoying a calming and therapeutic activity. So not only will you be dedicating time to improve your coloring skills, you’ll also be taking time to improve your mental health. You can read more about some of the therapeutic benefits to coloring over at FaveCrafts!
Now that you’re aware of both the creative and health benefits of coloring books, what are you waiting for? It’s time to get started and the sooner the better. We’ve rounded up our favorite free coloring pages for adults, and we know you’re going to love them. From animals and houses to intricate designs, we’ve got something for everyone. So gather up your markers, your crayons, your colored pencils, and color your heart out!
Free Coloring Pages For Adults 
Big Eyed Owl Adult Coloring Page
Friendly Owls Free Coloring Page
Mandala Free Coloring Pages (shown)
Printable Dr. Seuss Coloring Pages
Leo the Lion Adult Coloring Page
Perfect Profile Adult Coloring Page
BONUS! 7 Adult Coloring Pages Free eBook
Sources: Why adult coloring books are good for you from CNN.com
Comment below and let us know, what’s your favorite coloring utensil?
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Love to sit in bed at nite & color. I even go to The Dollar Tree & buy coloring books & colored pencils.
These are beautiful, and it’s such a unique idea. I could see myself coloring in a few of these and hanging them up in my home. Simple projects like these can really be so cathartic and relaxing. I’m also not the most skilled at drawing, so having the framework already there is very helpful!
This is a great idea. I find myself always wandering around the coloring section at the local store. I think this really helps bring out the inner child in all of us!!
I received a few adult coloring books for Christmas this past year, and I love them. I also bought a few as gifts (which they work great for)! While surveying the coloring book displays at stores, I noticed a shelf or two of adult activity books as well. Much like the coloring books, I never thought of dot-to-dot pages as anything more than little activities for kids. However, I highly recommend the adult dot-to-dot books to anyone who enjoys coloring! They are just another great application for markers and colored pencils, and they really take my mind off of a busy day.
I couldn’t be more thrilled that adult coloring books are the new trend! I’m a huge fan of coloring as a form of stress relief for a long time now, and while children’s coloring books still do the trick, I like having sheets like these to color that have more intricate details. Looks like it’s time for me to break out my colored pencils!
I haave 4 books and you can not use crayons on any of them. I like to use crayons
Favorite new way to unwind, hands down. It’s so nice to jump into something creative and low-pressure while listening to music or just relaxing after a long day, and free sheets are such a great way to figure out what art styles you like best. I highly recommend mixing and matching colors!
I color in regular coloring books to releave stress sometimes. I love to use colored pencils and the glitter glue in the squeeze tubes (tricky in smaller books). I have not tried the new type books yet but I will soon. I will sure try these free sheets soon. Cannot wait to show these to my granddaughter .
Thank you for the interesting information on coloring books for adults! I thought coloring was enjoyable as a kid, and I was excited to learn that coloring has been proven to be stress relieving for adults as well! As a college student, I would benefit from taking some time to myself to color and relieve stress. I can’t wait to try out a bunch of these coloring sheets!
The last time I used a coloring book, the biggest thing I had to worry about was if I would get home from school in time to watch Spongebob, but I could easily see myself spending hours coloring in these adult coloring books and forgetting my slightly bigger worries (for example, debt from college, getting a job when I graduate, etc).
Thank you for including these fantastic free coloring pages! I really appreciate this new therapeutic trend featuring adult coloring books. The more popularity these adult coloring books have, the better for our society as a whole. In our busy day-to-day lives, having a craft that is simple and hypnotic can be a great benefit to our troubles of anxiety, stress, and daily worries. Adult coloring books are a great application of the mindfulness that we need in our lives.
As a creative whose love of design started with drawing and animating cartoon characters, adult coloring books allow me to experience that simple enjoyment again. Really happy that they have emerged as a popular trend that provides an outlet for creativity as well as relaxation. Coloring no longer has the stigma of being “just for kids” (like Trix cereal) and is now viewed as an activity everyone can enjoy together. Thank you for these coloring pages, can’t wait to try out some new designs.
My wife bought a few of these last winter for relaxation. After only a couple of days, I found myself coloring alongside her. These are a great and wonderful way to not only relax but reconnect with that inner child! Some of them can be quite detailed and intricate though, so be sure to set aside enough time to tackle the more detailed pages.
All this time later, coloring still seems to enjoy a healthy following. I like that you don’t have to worry about finishing a page in one sitting. I have some that I’ve worked on quite a few times, and am still finding new ways to make them more interesting. Thank you for providing this enjoyment for us all.