tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post2883482516992540182..comments2024-01-31T21:09:19.263-05:00Comments on Are There Any More Cookies?: "Which one of these stupid pencils is Pale Rose?"Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401310219858196387noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post-48159218105845059522016-08-14T20:48:18.306-05:002016-08-14T20:48:18.306-05:00Oh, Joel, Joel, Joel... please don't give up o...Oh, Joel, Joel, Joel... please don't give up on adult coloring! Give it another shot, but follow my advice (based on my advanced level of experience with the topic, of course.)<br /><br />1. Do NOT buy a coloring book that has directed themes! Gay, romantic, or otherwise! This is supposed to be relaxing, not reminding you of that date that went so horribly wrong (or so wonderfully right). Your coloring book should be neutral - go for geometric designs that allow your mind to find its own rhythm, seek for its own color patterns! If you are wondering what's up with the tattoo on a naked cartoon guy's ass, you are NOT relaxing and enjoying your coloring!<br /><br />2. Do NOT - for godssakes, man - use COLORED PENCILS! Colored pencils are the coloring equivalent of watercolor paints. Pale, ineffectual, boring, and frustrating!! No, listen to me. Go on Amazon and buy the biggest assorted box of magic markers they sell. It's like fifteen bucks, or something, but you don't have to fart around with color NAMES... you just pick the color of the marker you want to use! If you're really *that* picky about turquoise vs. light blue, or whatever, keep a piece of white typing paper next to you on the table, and make a mark on it with a pen that is confusing you. In two seconds, you'll see what color it makes.<br /><br />3. Turn off your cell phone, your television, and any other potential distractions while you color. Playing some light accompanying music in the background is fine - preferably something with no vocals. Classical (Baroque is my favorite), or maybe New Age, or "ocean sounds" or something - whatever soothes you and lets you get into your coloring project.<br /><br />4. Don't try to color while scrunched up on the couch, or slouching in a hammock chair... sit at a nice, flat table (kitchen or picnic works well) with good lighting. Have a nice cold drink nearby (but not so near that you spill it on your picture).<br /><br />Make it an event! When you go for a walk, you don't wander around aimlessly in your slippers and robe with your hair sticking up (I hope)... you put on your walking shoes, you get your ipod shuffled, you wear exercise clothing, etc. <br /><br />Same goes for a relaxing coloring experience. Make a little effort to set things up to optimize your relaxing experience, and see what a difference it makes!Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697295230446820295noreply@blogger.com