Well, I have to confess.....
when the coloring books for adults came out I thought "ho-hum".
In my mind it stopped creativity and that is what I try to teach...being creative...using your imagination.
But then...........
You see, I am in a grief group for parents who have lost children.
Member of a club I NEVER wanted to be in,
But,
I am here
and what started happening was me seeing these women loving the adult coloring books as stress relievers.
Duh....
How selfish was I being!! I am SO BLESSED to have had my art to help me through this horrible journey I am on, to help me struggle down that overgrown path full of doubt, fear and pain.
SO,
I'm in my studio...creating a coloring book for those who don't care about being creative...just care about surviving horrible ordeals in their life and need a place to escape.
It's in progress....You will be the first to know :)
Blessings,
Suzi
That is wonderful Suzi, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn. It was a "moment" for me to realize. I'm having a good time putting it together :)
DeleteSuzi, I am so excited to see what you put together. Having "colored" for many hours with my teenage, bipolar granddaughter who lives with me and watching her visibly relax, I know from experience how soothing it can be for both of us. Kudos to you. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Artinmyhearttoo. That is good to hear...I am learning a lesson here. I told someone else that what is funny is that I am finding it very relaxing and stress free for me to be able to draw these up without worrying about color!! lol!! Works both ways :)
DeleteI am excited to see your color books! I am just starting to color in adult coloring books and am enjoying it so much! Hugs, Deb
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb! Mailed your paper the day after I heard from you. You should have it soon :) Let me know!
DeleteHow wonderful! I would like to buy one for my mom when your book is finished...she loves your calendar I gave her!! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds great Jackie! As soon as I get them done and published I will announce it on here. Thanks!!
DeleteI love it when the light bulb goes on! I sort of feel the same way about the color books, but it's nice to know that to everything there is a purpose :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was an eye opener for me Sue. And I am enjoying doing the drawing! Hope to have it going soon! Thanks for your encouragement!
DeleteWow!!! This might be a good idea for my sister who has dementia. Where can I get the adult coloring books? It would give her something to do in her long uneventful days.
ReplyDeleteI figured you were already on to this Kaye! You can get them anywhere. They are all over. Michaels, Amazon, blue twig. Don't forget I'll have one out too :)
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