3 SUPER EASY Coloring Book Hacks That Make You Look Pro

[@angeliafontenot4880]

Flowers are amazing!!!! Thank you so much for being on the look out for so many inspiring ideas! Your site is ALWAYS interesting!!

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

Congratulations, Angelia! You're the giveaway winner for a copy of Maggie's colouring book, Flowerscape! :) Please send an email to [e-mail] with your mailing information. Thanks!

[@christinesteiner8366]

Beautiful artwork ! I love the personal touch !!!

[@kelseytellerday9050]

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[@shawnahiraeth427]

Did she respond? Ohhhwhooohhoooo pick me pick me!!!! Lololollypop! Thanks ladies ❤️

[@veroprg]

I agree !!!!!

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

I had never even thought about colouring until I was ill and a friend sent me a colouring book and pens. I started to use the book and I really got the bug. I then bought some cheap colouring pencils and realised they weren't good enough after a while, so I bought some expensive ones which made a huge difference. Then I decided to try water colour pencils, which took me to water colour paints. Through that simple gift of a colouring book, I found my talent as an artist because after water colour paints I turned to acrylics and painting on canvasses. I always thought I couldn't paint because basically I was not that good at drawing. I found out that I didn't have to be good at drawing to paint and so my painting journey took off. My favourite thing to paint is flowers and I've been painting now since 2016. When I look at my first attempts and where I am now, I marvel at how much I have learned. I have learned everything via You Tube, from a few certain artists that teach how to paint with acrylics. People are often very surprised when I say that I learned everything from You Tube and have never had a proper art lesson in my life. My friend who bought that first colouring book didn't really know what she had unleashed LOL!

[@theshadylady1982]

That's awesome!! That's why I tried to expose my kids to 'everything', lol... you never know where hidden talents/passions might be hiding. You sound like me with the 'turned into that... and that turned into that... and that...' 😂😂 congrats on the newfound artists career!! Great story... super inspiring!!

[@bjuracek21]

This is an amazing story!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Samsonabrams-or4gz]

One never knows where the road will take them. Keep painting, coloring and learning !

[@nancyfaiella6376]

What are some of the YT videos or channels that you watched? Any favorites?

[@catherinegrace2366]

What a beautiful testimony. Lovely!

[@mollymonroe15]

I have tons of coloring books and am so excited to have other ideas now that are not just filling everything in with color!

[@katemoir9122]

This is VERY motivating!

[@True_Joker]

I do like that she listed so many different styles. I can't draw for squat but have always loved to color. I use a lot of Pinterest for inspiration on images I like and then follow those sources. The thing i like about pinterest is that when u select an image it gives u the option to open up to another outside source and their world or you have a list of similar choices narrowed down a bit more along with a few other categories listed down the side, if u scroll just a bit, so u can narrow it down some more if you'd like. You can quick save what you want for closer viewing, ect. I even love the new sub categories. And once you have a select few favorites it's then that i go looking for their youtube channels if they have them or their websites, Patreon, Instagram (I don't actually use Instagram but it's a popular one), and/or sometimes the ppl i follow have FB groups, too. Those sometimes yield more interesting results than one might think. Some are just fan groups. 🤷. And you can always see what inspires them by seeing whats in their pinterest folders. I like how interactive it can be without actually interacting.

[@True_Joker]

Plus you can always just choose to print the image directly off of Pinterest, too. Swipe the color off and make your own coloring pages. Sometimes i do that. Or make embellishments from them for my journals or whatever I'm carting around at the moment

[@KYredheadMK]

My tween and teen boys were SO IMPRESSED with her IG feed and the complexity of her art! How wonderful that she showed up on one of my favorite KZbin channels!

[@Jadeshonor]

A friend of mine, and I use to color in a public space where we live, and I got many a compliment on my creativity of my coloring book pages, but since this Covid stuff has been around, our coloring book days have gone to the wayside to other things, BUT since watching this, it has inspired me to take my pages to yet, another level. I'm always looking for that extra little oomph to make my pages pop. Can't tell you how much I'm grateful for your tutorial. A BIG thumbs up!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Coloring is definitely a great way to learn to be creative and practice basic art skills without the pressure of being an expert. There’s a lot you can learn on KZbin and it doesn’t take much to make something amazing. It’s definitely not just for kids!

[@josephinev.catlady5182]

Thanks to you I bought my set of arteza n just got them in the mail a couple days ago. I got the watercolor ones but I want the premium 1s next to see the difference . You turned me into a junkie a pencil junkie

[@Samsonabrams-or4gz]

Sarah, agreed and it can be more than a bit of fun too!

[@True_Joker]

@@josephinev.catlady5182 🤣😂🤣😂 that's awesome!

[@Stacey.B]

We all need to remember ourselves especially after this past year. Most of us have been stuck at home doing jobs that aren't on our resumes. Teachers, tech support, internet expert ect.. and doing normal things like cleaning, laundry, cooking more than we've ever had to do. Cooking dinner every night turned into 3 meals a day multiplied by 2 kids with different needs. It's easy to put ourselves as the very last priority.

[@robinsmith8636]

This is wonderful. I'm always so overwhelmed by beautiful uncolored pages, but these techniques make me want to try again. Love your videos. Thank you!

[@danastackhouse1928]

These tips may have just rejuvenated adult coloring books in my world!!! Thanks

[@sheholdsrainbows6884]

I totally need more of these incredible coloring techniques! Would love more videos like this, PLEASE!

[@adelheidbekaert5972]

Beautiful book and amazing coloring ideas. My daughter is pregnant. This maybe something for the nursery.

[@dubcarchick]

Oh wow, that orb technique is awesome! The double pages can be overwhelming, working on just a circle at a time may make it less overwhelming. Even if you overlap a couple orbs and do something different for each circle to make it less monotonous. Thanks for the idea!

[@True_Joker]

I love that one too! So many choices that way!

[@velador4]

Thank you for especially for the "creative pep talk"! I am a total newbie and those few words meant a lot and actually did encourage me to fail 😂 all the videos, color theory lessons, pencil strokes..... blending blah blah blah can be quite overwhelming! Thank you for taking a minute during the sped up section to share those words of wisdom, please don't stop sharing pieces of yourself with your viewers, you never know who is listening 😉💖

[@eweiner14]

Simply gorgeous drawings! I'm in my 60s and have been drawing forever but haven't done much lately. Thank you for inspiring me to get back to it!

[@hulashelly9281]

Mind blowing! Kind of like colouring outside the lines. The paper quality sounds supreme. Thanks so much to both of you and congratulations Maggie on the beautiful book (and the nails!)

[@michelleschumer1812]

I am blown away. I wasn’t too interested in a coloring book but after watching I thought this was so cool! Love it.

[@juliejeffs2767]

This is so beautiful. I am usually overwhelmed by adult coloring books to the point they are no longer calming. This was lovely and eve doable for me! Lovely.

[@kathiecranston1577]

IT'S JUST WONDERFUL THAT YOU'RE SHOWING HOW TO MAKE THE 'SIMPLE' COLOR BOOK ART LOOK LIKE 'REAL' ART & EASY FOR ANYONE TO DO. GOD BLESS YOU MY DEAR❣

[@juststartingover2735]

Love these ideas and options of using grays, black and white rather than color for a change and easy to do anywhere. Love your book!

[@mthayer2]

My mind is completely blown after watching this! This coloring book is beautiful!

[@winnerkristy]

I love how you make it simple for those of us that aren't as creative as you. Thanks for all that you do to help us all.

[@ellietodd393]

I love it when crazes finish because people who really love it can just enjoy the activity. Colouring is actually enormous both on Facebook and many other p,aces.

[@nicolet8186]

What's stopping them from enjoying it when it's a craze lol?

[@True_Joker]

Nothing

[@True_Joker]

I like finding ppl new to a hobby sometimes when I'm shopping for supplies. You never know what tips u might have to trade! And sometimes even supplies!

[@QianaFaye]

This is the first time as an adult that I am excited and inspired to color. Thank you for sharing these techniques!

[@carolharris8963]

Loved the coloring lesson! The botanical line drawings are beautiful and I can't wait to try the techniques Maggie taught.

[@barbaradarrah1106]

This is a brilliant concept. Thank you Becca for bringing this artist to our attention.

[@yorkie3nme]

The book and illustrations are absolutely gorgeous! I too had never gotten into the adult coloring part of this type of art but have appreciated looking at what others have done with it as far as coloring them in. I love the whole idea behind this book thank you for but you have done! I’m not sure if it’s too late now but I would sure love to be part of the drawing as well. Thank you so much! And thank you happy ever crafter for all you do and present to your followers. We are so blessed.

[@Samsonabrams-or4gz]

NEVER too late to start drawing! Have fun

[@robertahubert9155]

I been using these techniques for years. I use glitter pens, water pencils , color pencils, colored markers and everything and anything that takes coloring to a different level.

[@pretzeltime3900]

Same here. About four years ago I colored an owl perched on a branch for my young grandson and he begged me to frame it and hang it in his room. I was actually amazed at how beautiful it turned out. There are so many possibilities when using a coloring book. Just a note, when choosing a new coloring book, I always look for the one image-blank backside pages because otherwise you must sacrifice the image on the backside of your page of choice. Happy creating.

[@manguian8984]

OMG!!! 🤯 I usually avoid these kinds of coloring books because I find them hugely intimidating!! Now, with these techniques, they are gonna feel much more approachable!! Thank you!! 🙏🏼❤️

[@True_Joker]

I loved her idea about narrowing it down go just one small circle. I think I'm going to do one with several different size circles of various colors and black and white or silver or something in between.

[@suelen5855]

What a wonderful find! This is the first time I've seen a tutorial for coloring books. I'm going to use those techniques , and I am looking forward watching more tutorials.

[@gabinat]

This is a beautiful book! It doesn’t look as intimidating as other books yet the drawings are intricate and appealing.

[@HigginsKat]

How wonderful that you showed these techniques! I am creative but never allowed myself to think beyond just filling in a coloring book with colored pencils. Thank you so very much for sharing 😊❤

[@debbybaker5440]

This is so different from what I expected from a coloring book. Can't wait to give it a try.👍

[@m00zg]

wow! great ideas! I would never expect those techniques too have such a great final result. Also I believe the Flowerscape book feels great with the thick paper. I loved especially the water colouring with greys!!! Thank you for sharing ladies!

[@cdn_jocko]

This is seriously the most beautiful colouring book I’ve ever seen!

[@littlepatterns]

Wow, that is so kind! thank you!

[@b.b.8955]

Wow, loved the flip through!! With the right shading and colors you could make these illustrations really look 3-Dimensional! Just beautiful!

[@melissalish6348]

I’ve never tried an adult coloring book.... but now it’s definitely on my shopping list!

[@judig.9690]

Wow! I love them all. Your idea for using different patterns/shapes in the pattern orb is endless possibilities. I'm thinking animal pattern for a child's room, initials for any occasion (birthday, anniversary etc.) so many ideas running through my head. Thank you Maggie for your tutorial on coloring hacks and sharing. Thanks Becca for making this possible. 💖🤗

[@lorrykohls]

As a colorist & master gardener I am super excited to have an interactive book!

[@cindylangston5591]

Such a beautiful book! I love that the pages are thick and able to take layers of media!

[@SilverSeaOT7]

I never understood it until i had to retire early due to a chronic illness. Then I discovered just how therapeutic it can be. I color right before bed to calm down and relax. This book looks just lovely!

[@lauradavenport8199]

I’m so glad you said this. I too had to retire early due to chronic illness and never thought about coloring before bed to help me relax. I have a hard time relaxing before bed so I’m going to give this a try

[@annethorne530]

These techniques really elevate the colorist process! Can’t wait to try this coloring book. The flowers are gorgeous, and I love all the negative space.

[@ItsMimiBaaaby]

My coloring skills are about to be next level

[@donna2944]

OMG...I do love adult colouring and these hacks are really cool. Definitely going to try them and rethink my options for what I can do to push my creative boundaries when I'm colouring!

[@seesterran3822]

✏️“I’m so DRAWN to your work.” Well said.

[@lindystefan6961]

The Gelly Roll metallic looks stunning! I can definitely see framing one of your beautiful drawings. Thanks for sharing!

[@littlepatterns]

So kind, thank you!

[@amberc6954]

I love these hacks and I love that they were made for everyone’s individual creative process in mind!

[@byulgzr]

What a beautiful coloring book! Botanicals are my favorite to color. It looks so fun to color! I love the smaller illustrations! The gilding looks SO fun and simple! Can’t wait to try these techniques!

[@basimah728]

I love that these techniques make a kind of intimidating blank page seem so accessible and inviting. Will definitely try these out soon.

[@sugarbaby1954]

I have colored my whole life, I am now in my 60's and I am going to look her up! I hope her book isn't too expensive. 💖🙋‍♀️

[@nunuandmiaostudio]

:)

[@mrs_booklove]

What fabulous ideas! Now I just need to dig out all those adult coloring books I bought but barely used and try these hacks in them instead of just coloring! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ColoringBookTips]

Very unique next level coloring technique. Can’t wait to try the “orb”!

[@christinegarza6516]

What should we do with the leftover space??

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

I have so many of those coloring books and now I can't wait to try these fun techniques. I can't wait to add Flowerscapes to my collection... stunning!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

This book is so beautiful. I have a channel all about colored pencil coloring and do lots of detailed tutorials that show people how to color. I show how to choose colors, different techniques, and do lots of reviews for coloring supplies and coloring books. I have seen this book talked about a lot recently and would love to review it. Coloring flowers is one of my favorite things to do.

[@patriciagolden298]

Wow! I never knew you could do that. I love to color especially flowers. Congratulations on your coloring book. Thank you for sharing these hacks. 🤩

[@sophiehill8980]

This book is utterly gorgeous! I’ve never been drawn to adult colouring books but this book is changing my mind - I’m sk drawn to it! I love the different techniques taught in the video - this has changed my view of colouring books! And I love how there are smaller colouring projects in the book too - so less overwhelming for a quick relaxation session! Thanks for sharing 😊😊

[@MS-nr4zj]

I am new to color book coloring and came across your site today and so glad I did. I can't wait to look for this book it looks like one I have been looking for because being new I wanted some simple drawing to start and then some advanced drawing. Thank You for the great site and instructions, love the hacks never would have thought of doing any of these great ideas.

[@timeenuf4200]

Maggie - those techniques are awesome. I especially like the orb idea. Also, I can never get enough art pep talks so feel free. Becca I have recently come across your page and love absolutely everything you do and I especially appreciate when you bring other artists in. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@katiemunro4542]

I would have never thought to colour like this. Love the book and ideas - thank you sharing!

[@littlepatterns]

They were really fun to come up with. I tried about 20-25 different techniques before I pared it down to these 3 to share. :)

[@JStar-ox8fo]

Loving all the hacks, the last one especially! It helps you focus on what’s in the circle when the rest of the page looks overwhelming.

[@gailrohleder6748]

When I see a coloring book page, I can think of so many possibilities, it is hard to decide which to do. Although I have never thought of gilding. Thanks for another possibility.

[@celtpro]

That book would have been superb when I was in the hospital last week for treatment for an infection. It looks fantastic to see the artist show some techniques they use for colouring.

[@Samsonabrams-or4gz]

Peter, take some time to finish the healing process and do some coloring too.

[@TheEternalSpiral]

Thanks for showing us this book. It is beautiful and right up my alley with the kind of designs I love to color/paint/embroider, etc. I will have to add this book to my collection. Have a great day!

[@kamalpreetkaur4888]

This is such an amazing book. It makes me feel like jumping into it and trying the stuff. Gliding excited me. Just wow.

[@dawnh1116]

I’ve been officially wow’d. I have so many books for coloring but I don’t have this one and I NEED it! This was great. I needed more inspiration! Thank you so much!

[@suefoose7540]

I have always loved to color and was so happy when adult coloring became a "thing". Love the floral designs in this book and watching the video gave me some technique ideas I want to try. Thank You!

[@beverlyyarborough4496]

Wow. Soo cool! I've never thought of drawing a circle or any shape in someone else's work to create something else. Soo beautiful. I've definitely got to get some of the gelly roll pens to color with. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

[@covilm]

Wow!! Thanks so much for sharing. I would never have thought to colour that way. Your colouring book is amazing!!

[@donnahicks9618]

I love this. I use these kind of pictures in my art elementary school classes and they love them also. Thanks for sharing.

[@anishinaabae]

thank you for this video! it couldn’t have come at a better time. i’ve tried a few times to get into colouring books because i need something else to do with my hands that isn’t crocheting or knitting, but i could never quite do it? it wasn’t until recently that i became OBSESSED, and now i’m watching every colouring book related piece of content. also i’m sure i’m not the only one who got ASMR from the tutorial demonstrations! 😂

[@juststartingover2735]

Love that you included the names of the flowers! Now I can look up the flowers to see their actual colors and then get down to creating beautiful flowers!

[@penelopefp]

When adult coloring came out I really wanted to love it. I found colored mechanical pencils (only 8 colors) for tiny details. But out of a whole book there might be a few pages that interested me. Years later, I've started revisiting those old books just to practice shading. But this....this speaks to SO many pages I just flip past because they are too big, too busy, too whatever. THIS....touched a special spot in my soul!!! I feel a big monogram coming on over a big busy botanical!! Thanks for this!!!

[@SYVGranny]

these tips made me so happy!! I've been intimidated by full pages in my coloring books...I love these "outside the box" ways of coloring! Thank you much!

[@SandraGordon54]

Oh my word this is stunning. I would never have thought of these wonderful ideas! Thank you.

[@Witch.Interrupted]

Hope I'm not too late this is my first time on your channel. I am so in love with the concept scrapbook type colouring book. Very unique, yano a lot of books are so similar it gets boring..oh dude the negative space is awesome n😍thanks gals xxx

[@gamergirelle6487]

I cannot WAIT until I get some time off so I can try out the three techniques you showcased. Traditional coloring doesn’t appeal to me much, but the shading and detailed sketching ideas you featured are totally up my alley. Thanks for sharing!

[@annelicraig2708]

What great ideas for colouring pages. I especially love love love the gilded page. Gotta dash to try it out in my current colouring book! Thanks

[@justinesantiago8955]

Great Book and those techniques are so simple yet the outcome is gorgeous. Thank you for teaching and showing...also love your nail polish!!

[@laurendao4467]

I love her work! I had somehow missed that she created a coloring book! Love the intentionality in paper choice for the book and the design. I will have to pick it up and practice these tricks on some of my other coloring books!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@ellenraguette4623]

Wow!!! I love all the hacks. I’m going start playing immediately!!! Thanks for introducing Maggie!!

[@NehaaVinod]

Wow..It really looks like gold foil....I love to color and I think this is the perfect book for me..Love you Maggie..🥰🥰

[@nyperi13]

I just "stumbled" onto your video. I bought an adult coloring book and some gel pens years ago, but still haven't tried it. But, after seeing this video, I feel inspired to give it a try!!! Your guest was very good and her book is beautiful! Thanks to you both!

[@charlenefloyd5566]

OMG! I would have never thought of these techniques!! I love the gold foil one!!!

[@ganellrainey4576]

Love these hacks and her nails are gorgeous! The illustrations are beautiful! Thanks for sharing this beautiful talented lady!

[@SpookyRooster135]

Beautiful colouring book. Such pretty pages, the layouts are just stunning. Have to have this!

[@riceflowershea8748]

This was an amazing tutorial! Loved every technique. I’m going to buy all of these supplies so I can get out of the rut I’ve been in, with coloring the same way for a long time. Many Thanks!

[@cherm2871]

I'm just beginning my journey with Adult coloring and love learning new techniques. Thanks for this great video.

[@namisunshine1]

The second technic is something I already tried but the other two Ideas are really awesome to try out ❤ Was amazed by the faux goldfoiling. Didn't expect it to be that easy 😳 Thank you for this awesome short Tutorials 😊❤

[@mememebeth]

This is a beautiful book. I love that there is room for more creativity in it.

[@lanahopkins8729]

Wow..i havenot done adult coloring either but NOW my mind is exploding with the possibilities!!

[@roselinesequeira2725]

Wow loved the techniques Maggie showed us today and the coloring book looks amazing. I ve never tried out coloring books however these techniques looks so doable. Loved the gold foil effect with the micron pens.

[@debbien.3315]

Thank you! I can't wait to try these ideas, especially the Gelly Roll one. Maggie, thank you for adding the names of the flowers in the book I don't know enough about flowers and it nice to be able to look them up.

[@rosamunoz8465]

Wow! Never imagined adult coloring could be so creative and personal. Thank you.

[@amybillings4335]

Such creative ideas for coloring!! I cannot wait to get started with it! I especially love the single flowers in the book. The guilded pansy is my favorite. Also, your nails look very elegant 😊

[@karahughes4063]

Would just like to say how much you’ve helped me with my calligraphy and keeping me motivated to keep on doing it. Now you reinstated my love for colouring!! 💜

[@dianawhitehouse8744]

Wow! This has given adult colouring a whole new perspective. Will definitely indulge in your beautiful book. A real treat.

[@lenaacombe777]

Oh my goodness! Even as a coloring obsessed child--erm, 3 decades give or take a couple years or so 😉--I have never wanted a coloring book so bad in my life!! Oh, yes, that beautiful book will not only be mine but I shall relish the opportunity to escape into the negative space of each page to create and to combine as many textures as I can without defiling the inherently gorgeous and balanced imagery!!! Over the years, my body has been progressively betraying me and up until very recently, I'd abandoned any efforts to create anything. I was intrigued by the color book trend but could never quite find anything that ignited enough enthusiasm to pursue it... ...Well, consider me on 🔥 🔥 🔥 It will be an honor and privilege to interact with these illustrations. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[@naomilachmanec8625]

Mind blown! I have been really feeling "stuck" with shading - this is a game changer for me! Thanks!!

[@terry1430]

I love that gel pen. I have other gel style pens, but this one really covers. Your botanical pictures are gorgeous.

[@luluelam5562]

Loved being introduced to creative coloring ideas! Thank you!! Those chrysanthemums, though!-gorgeous drawings!

[@ales078]

Loving all these techniques!!!!!!