anyone else getting hooking on coloring???

[lorigacc]

I do whatever I can do to keep sane. Coloring has been helping

[Janice]

My daughter (19 yrs old) and I really enjoy the "adult" coloring book. I have colored pencils and sharpies. We enjoy these as well. Especially helpful for me when I am experiencing incr. health issues and can't get out of the house much.

[irish]

I'm with you about the coloring. I find myself coloring when I get bored and uneasy and before I know it I am so into it that I can't quit. Keeps me from eating so much also. Irish

[aussie mum]

I really wanted to start colouring and bought a book and some beautiful gel type pens.

Sadly, I only lasted about 5 mins. My poor arthritic wrists couldn't take the repetitive movements 

[irish]

Oh, that is too bad. I wonder what would happen if you used some type of wrist brace to prevent so much movement in the wrist. Such a simple thing to want to do and to have it spoiled.....shows us what our illness can do to spoil a good time. Hope you can find some other fun project. Irish.

[lighthouse33]

aussie mom, maybe the tip below would help you out:

Have good-quality markers available for brighter coloring. Using pencils sometimes can cramp small or arthritic hands; markers require less pressure for a bright result.

Recommended pens: Staedtler gel pens, Gelly Roll gel pens

ideas.demco.chttps://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/coloring-world/om/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2016/03/UltimateGuideColoringPrograms.pdf

Other articcles for the coloring addicts like me:

Coloring Your World

rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/coloring-world/

OLORING FOR ADULTS 101: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE
August 24, 2015 by Amy 44 Comments
http:diycandy.com/2015/08/coloring-for-adults-101-your-complete-guide/

My coloring teacher, convinced me to enter one of my pages in our Art Exhibition coming up the end of this month.  There will be special judges who will pick 13 pieces that will appear in a calendar. 

[susanep]

Doing something like this is wonderful, and anything we can do for me anyway does help me to not eat as much. I really need that. 

Hugs,
susanep

[aussie mum]

Thanks for your suggestions irish and lighthouse.
Sadly, as my work is computer based, I had to make the choice not to aggravate my wrists any further, so no colouring for me.

My main hobby these days is photography. I love my superzoom camera  - no extra lenses required so it's not too heavy 

[irish]

Too bad that you can't color but so glad that you are into photography.  I have wanted to get into that for years but never have had the chance. Hope when the remodeling project is done I can get going on it. I want to take farm scenery--old silos, barns with the surrounding landscape, etc. Good luck. Irish

[Linda196]

I'm a camera nut, too, and got a new DSRL last Christmas which I just love! I'm taking it a step further and combining my photography with "sort of" colouring, all on the computer, by editing and changing my photos to watercolours.

This is the before and after of one I snapped on the river:

[aussie mum]

Digital photography has got to be one of my favourite inventions. You can take as many photos as you like and it costs nothing.

I'm with you Irish, I love scenery shots, sunsets and anything with water in it.

Love your "painting" Linda! I really need to look into getting some computer photography software.

[ellieas]

aussie mom-there is an app that lets you use your phone or computer to color! just google it because there are several. This may be your solution

Hugs,
Lesley

[irish]

That sure looks good, Linda. Good thing to have for a hobby as it makes one feel good to see the cool scenery and pictures. Irish

[cupcake]

I started coloring about 6 months ago. Then I realized some of the pictures were just like the cartoon-type pictures and designs I make on my cakes. Well, I now begin with blank paper, a sharpie and color with water color pencils. A new hobby has been formed. Love it!

[lighthouse33]

I just found two coloring books I am getting myself for Christmas. Grumpy Cat Hates Coloring and Grumpy Cat Vs. The World.  There were also some Swearing books I might be interested in getting also.