I first heard of the adult coloring book trend from my friend Myke, who described on various podcasts and Slack conversations how coloring mandala-like patterns helps him concentrate and relax while ...

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Johanna Basford illustrator and inventor of colouring in books for adults Credit: Photo: Laurence King A Scottish illustrator has been credited with boosting the fortunes of the global pencil industry ...

IT’S THE craze that’s brought out the artist in all of us. But as fun as the pastime may be, colouring books have drawn one big problem. Whether you’re 13 or 30, the pastime of putting pencil to paper ...

The art of coloring has recently experienced a renaissance of sorts and expanded beyond a childhood pastime into the mainstream. The hobby has been formally recognized for its numerous health benefits ...