Art for Healing

It is interesting that you mention that, @contentandwell. I feel the same way about adult coloring books. The small coloring areas seem to require a lot of coordination that I don't have. Hmmm, I wonder if a kid's coloring book would work better, with kids' size crayons?

@hopeful33250 Theresa they have all know nds of adult coloring books I have a bunch but like the more simple ones ,the animals for one and I will color all last message One color instead of doing each line different depends on the picture

According to a Wall Street Journal article, adult coloring books and supplies are keeping Barnes & Noble in business.

@hopeful33250 Theresa they have all know nds of adult coloring books I have a bunch but like the more simple ones ,the animals for one and I will color all last message One color instead of doing each line different depends on the picture

That sounds like a good idea, @lioness. I was trying to color each section differently and I was getting frustrated. Perhaps using different blocks of area with one color might be good. Also, trying a different size marker or crayon would be good. The Parkinson's affects my fine motor coordination and using small items can be more difficult. I'll have to give your suggestions a try.

@parus @lioness @rosemarya "Whatever floats your boat". Just create! I have some coloring books with different subjects, too, and might break one out tonight. Also have some stained glass books, and a Celtic design book. If you go to a brick-and-mortar store like Barnes and Noble, you can thumb through books to see a preview. But I will admit having too much choice can be bad ;))
Ginger

@jenniferhunter Hey Jennifer, I think you could have easily become a writer (or still could!). You not only have artistic skills, but literary ones as well. I so enjoyed your discussion about the portrait. You go girl! Good for you!........Karen

That sounds like a good idea, @lioness. I was trying to color each section differently and I was getting frustrated. Perhaps using different blocks of area with one color might be good. Also, trying a different size marker or crayon would be good. The Parkinson's affects my fine motor coordination and using small items can be more difficult. I'll have to give your suggestions a try.

I hope exuberance isn't too much, but honestly, creative expression has kept me from the loony bin. From1999-2016, my husband and I had a small ranch in NM, and he did computer work etc., I did wife stuff and built structures out of recycled materials. This is a beer/soda can, cement, wood rounds, beer bottle enclosure for the trash cans. I loved building it and especially like mixing creativity and physical. Not able to do this type of thing anymore now that we live in a city, but if you are able to add physical aspects to your creativity, it might be even more fulfilling. (Dance comes to mind).