I adore colouring. It's such an easy way to let your mind rest at the end of a busy day, and for someone with mental health struggles, doing something simple like colouring bold and easy images really lets me wind down. Here are my favourite pens and...
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Loooove these budget-friendly markers! Colours are fantastic, they blend well, and they're comfy to hold.
Decotime Twin Alcohol Markers with XL Tray - 60 Dual-Tip
I have the 160 set as my ‘bedroom' pens. Are they as good as Ohuhu? No, but they're also a lot cheaper. I can't make them blend well, but they are perfect for simple, mindless colouring without all the bells and whistles. Plus the bag comes with an o...
Chen Rui
The best pens I've used - the range of colours is incredible, they blend so well, and I just love them.
Ohuhu Honolulu 320 Colors Dual Tips Alcohol Art Markers
A smaller set of my favourite pens!
Ohuhu Honolulu 216 Colors Dual Tips Alcohol Art Markers
These are smaller packs if you aren't sure where to get started - I have the 48, 48 mid-tones, and 48 pastels!
Ohuhu Honolulu 48 Colors Dual Tips Alcohol Art Markers
These are undoubtedly the most true-to-colour pastels in the game. They're so soft and lovely, unlike others which can be a little bright. If you're looking for pastels, I'd choose these over Ohuhu (they blend just as well!)
Alcohol Markers Paint Pens
The best acrylic markers - inky, smooth, and opaque.
Guangna Acrylic Markers
I LOVE these gel pens - they're so smooth and easy to use, and they dry relatively quickly. They're perfect for detailing and writing.
Languo Color-Painting Gel Pens
My favourite white gel pens! Nice lines, the ink runs smoothly, and it stays bright on the page.
Uni-Ball UM-153 Signo Broad Gel Pen White 3pk
Colouring Books
So good for helping you learn how to add details. You will need a white gel pen and acrylics too, though!
How to Draw Patterns: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
One of my favourite books - I've probably coloured the most pages of all my books. It's just so fun and cute.
Into Gardens: Bold & Easy Plant Coloring Book
This is my ‘bedtime’ book - it's so simple, I don't have to think too much about colour pallets or details. I can just colour. Great for quick sessions or pallette challenges where you don't want to use your brain.
Simple Art: Bold & Easy Coloring Book
Another fave - the characters are perfection, and some of my all-time favourite images are in this one.
Little Cuddles: Adult & Teen Coloring Book
I la-la-love this one! (See what I did there? *snort*) the images are SO cute and whimsical and sometimes, that's just what you need.
Lala Friends: Cozy & Cute Adult Coloring
Another favourite of mine - some of the pictures in here are simply gorgeous.
Comfy & Cozy: Adult Coloring Book with Cute Animals
Simple, easy characters that you can colour in one sitting. Perfect for limited pallette challenges!
Cozy Animals: Bold & Easy Coloring Book
One of my FAVES! Full of magic and whimsy that just makes me happy.
Secret Forest Coloring Book: Magical Adventure
Having six cats in real life isn't enough. I must colour them, too. This one by Hikaru Kotz is SO CUTE.
