Coloring, once the sole domain of children, is now becoming a thing to do for adults.
Before deciding to take up coloring, it is important to know about where to start, supplies such as coloring books and Pentel Color Marker Sets, and basic techniques.
Coloring Pages and Books
Adult coloring requires two things—something to color and something with which to color.
For something to color, there are vast numbers of free coloring pages on the web that can be downloaded and printed for free. These coloring pages are available in many categories, such as holidays and seasons, as well as nature and general categories.
In addition to free pages, there are coloring books. These are available as printed books that can be purchased in a crafts or art supply store or as e-books that would be purchased online, downloaded and then printed offline.
Coloring Tools
The offerings in coloring tools is equal in options if not surpassed in complexity by the choices in coloring tools. There are crayons, pencils, pens, and markers, such as Pentel Color Marker Sets. Those looking to do basic coloring might want to stick with pencils, but those looking to get into advanced techniques should consider having one set of pencils and one set of markers.
Crayola makes colored pencils in both a regular and twisted version. The regular version requires sharpening but the twisted version does not so the pencils are always sharp. For markers, one of the most popular brands is Pentel with its Pentel Color Marker Sets of fine point markers that are ideal for detail coloring. They have a durable fiber tip and use vibrant, water-based ink colors that can be appropriate for a variety of applications.
Coloring Techniques
What may have come easy as a child may require more skill as an adult. Some tips to keep in mind while coloring is keeping the caps on markers so they do not dry out; working from the outside in so as to stay within the lines; and having fun, relaxing, and cutting loose. A new hobby may be the end result.
