This list is basically my happy place in product form. These are the markers, pens, and acrylics that actually make your pages pop—smooth, bold, and no weird streaks. I’ve tested them all during late-night coloring sessions with a podcast on and a ca...
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Fave coloring books
Fave Markers
For finer details…
Helpful to have…
Fave coloring books
These are the books I reach for over and over again. I prefer bold lines because that makes coloring less stressful for me.
Super fun bold design.
Cozy Maisy: Cute Coloring Book for Relaxation
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Especially awesome if you love coloring plants!
Into Gardens: Bold & Easy Coloring Book
Love this one! Such cute characters throughout.
Cozy Nooks: Soothing Coloring Book for Adults
Excuse me, but how cute is this?! All the different animals!
Autumn Whimsy: Kawaii Fall & Halloween Coloring
Definitely go for the spiral bound so it will lay nice and flat for coloring!
Cat Moments: Meow Life Coloring Book
Fave Markers
No streaking, bold colors with good variety and no bleeding…these are the things I look for! Added bonus if it has a cute carrying case to stay organized.
Blends well with no streaking. Very juicy.
Grabie 48-Color Alcohol Marker Set with Case
Love the extra fine tip for adding details to my coloring pages!
Grabie Acrylic Paint Pens - 28 Color Set
My fave markers that never streak and blend beautifully.
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers Brush Tip 48 Colors
These are excellent for coloring in thin lines and finer details. Very vivid as well.
Ohuhu 120 Colors Dual Tip Markers - Maui
For finer details…
My absolute fave sparkly gel pens!
Grabie 18 Colors Glitter Gel Pens Set
You need them! Adding highlights to art will be a breeze with these.
SAKURA - Gelly Basic White - 05-08 - 10 - Set 3
Do I need it? Maybe not. Am I absolutely in love with it and have zero regrets about purchasing it? YES!
SAKURA Gelly Roll Gel Pens - 74 Pack Set
Helpful to have…
Perhaps not a necessity, but these things will make coloring more enjoyable and fun!
This thing is AWESOME! I use it to choose color palettes when I color and crochet.
The Color Cube by Sarah Renae Clark
To protect your pages from bleed through!
Astrobrights Bright White Cardstock, 65 lb
I love looking at all my pretty markers in this and it helps make color selection much easier.
