Escaping the Coloring Slump: 10 Creative Strategies

[@judithfaber2667]

I found that watching videos of completed pages by the very talented colourists on KZbin killed my mojo. I love colouring but I'm not good & so looking at a standard of colouring I knew I could never achieve put me off. So now I don't watch those videos any more. Also i purchased a couple of Margery Sarnat books & I'm really enjoying working in them.

[@sallycapotosto6927]

Ditto. It's so frustrating knowing that I'm not very good at so many aspects of coloring these beautiful pages and so many people can do it better. I, too, have stopped watching others and just enjoy my simple style.

[@arteramgopal9723]

This is so true. Especially when starting out....😅

[@judithfaber2667]

@@sallycapotosto6927 I'm so pleased that it's not just me! I watched a completed pages of someone who had only started colouring a few months ago & it made me wonder why I'm so rubbish still 🥺

[@evrimpekaslan]

The main reason we color is to relieve stress. What would be the point if we try to color like a professional painter or graphic designer? So, we continue to color in our own plain and simple style 👍🏻😊♥️

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

I 100% get this! It's the easiest way we can fall into the comparison trap and feel badly about our pages, which are always just perfectly fine! There is always someone out there who colors better than us. I'm so glad you found your boundary & just don't watch those videos any more. It's a healthy way to not fall into that mindset. I will have to check out Margery's books! They sound amazing. Thank you so much for stopping by my little channel to watch, Judith. I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@vanessa6283]

Kim you are the Colouring Whisperer. Keep sending us more tips. You are amazing..

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

OK you're too funny, Vanessa!!! 🤣 I adore you and always love your feedback. Thanks for always watching, dear friend! 💖💖💖

[@arteramgopal9723]

Great video, Kim. Atleast now i know it is a very common problem and found some new ways to get over my coloring slump😊 The last time i felt discouraged about coloring, i made a numbered list of my books and coloring supplies and used a random number generator to pick a book and coloring set combo 😅 Now i have more ideas for the next time it happens. Btw that coloring page is looking very soothing.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Arte, I love your ideas you shared here. Thank you for taking the time to help out others! I will also remember your tips for the next time I hit a slump. And TY for the very sweet comment on my coloring page. I'm really enjoying coloring it. Thanks again for always stopping by to watch, my sweet friend💖💖💖

[@sherrydennewitz5011]

Hi Kim! You are The Best! I Love this Video! Pure Truth and Great Advice. When I hit a slump, I look through My Books. That Helps me a lot. I just rearranged my books, it puts a new View on them, and helps Me to work in different books, too! Have a Wonderful Week! 💜🌞💜

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Sherry, this is a wonderful idea, and I'm so glad you showed it so others can benefit from this as well. New perspective is always a good thing!! 🥰 Thanks for always watching, sweet friend. I hope you, too, have a wonderful week! 💖💖💖

[@Thecoloringhermit]

Great video, Kim 😊 These are all good observations. Great advice. I also just look through my books without any intention of coloring. If an idea hits, I make notes. If I'm lucky, an idea is so strong that I jump right in. Thank you for being willing to have the "hard talks" with us. 😊❤

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

I love this idea, Karry, and appreciate you taking the time to share here so others can benefit as well. I always love learning what works well for others. Just one of the fun benefits of being so connected with each other in this little coloring community. And I have soooo many Kimpinions about a lot of things LOL I never shy away from sharing them! Thanks again for always watching! 💖💖💖

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

Colored pencil has been a great hobby for me. I somewhat collect pencils its what i spend my entertainment funds on. Cant wait to get a set of Polychromos lol but Christmas will be here before we know it.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Travis, me, too!!! I love getting new pencil sets - it's the best. Maybe Santa will be really good to you this year. Polys are so amazing to color with, too. You'll love them!! 💖💖💖

[@allie5755]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

You're so welcome, Allie! If you ever have anything I can help with, please reach out. And thanks so much for stopping by my little channel to watch. I am so grateful for you! 💖💖💖

[@floralheart]

Kim, those are great tips, that's the way to go well. I colored 14 pages in July, having a notebook to keep track of my finished pages inspire to get them done. Even though it seems like WIP's are in fashion among the community. 🤦‍♀ I tend to choose very intriguing double spread pages to color, and as you do I color mandalas or cute characters in between challenging pages. I appreciate your inputs in the coloring community. Have a blessed week! 💞

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Wow 14 pages! That's amazing!! I maybe get 5 or 6 done in a month? But I have the ongoing struggle of coloring for my Snickerdoodling content (KZbin, IG, and FB) vs pages I want to selfishly color just for me. It can be hard sometimes, and Yes! This is why I go back to my mandala pages (not from my books b/c that feels like work sometimes). I love Nicola's mandalas, Angie Grace's mandalas, and of course all of the Colorit mandala books. Thanks for always chiming in and sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate you so much, and hope you have a wonderful week as well 💖💖💖

[@floralheart]

Oh my goodness, I didn't know you're the creator of Lighthearted book! I'll definitely add it to my wish list. I have Nicola's and Angie's books too! I'm on the process of making videos for youtube, but IG and FB are not in my plans, it can be exhausting, I know. Big hug on your way! 💞

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@floralheart Yes, that's me! LOL Mandalas are my first coloring page love. You're always so kind 🥰 Best of luck on your YT videos - I'm sure they'll be amazing! 💖💖💖 Let me know when you start uploading, and I'll be sure to check them out!

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Sometimes, it is a sign of something else like depression. Or pain. My girls being home from school makes it more difficult to have time to color. But it has also been more painful after breaking my elbow and tearing my rotator cuff. I have to give myself grace. I have been looking into more doodle or zentangle type ideas. But I have my rotator cuff surgery on the 26th of August. I will be pinned for another 6 weeks and have to work hard to recover my movement. You had great ideas! ❤ I'm just struggling right now. It sounds easy, but it can be difficult...

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Oh gosh, Karen! I had no idea you were going through all of this. 😰 I am sending you good vibes and wishing you a very speedy recovery! ❤‍🩹 And you're so right that sometimes these slumps/ruts can be masking something else that's really going on. I am always so grateful for your feedback on my videos, Karen. You're the best! Feel better soon 💖💖💖

[@delappamy]

I made it through and thank you for sharing.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Gosh you are so welcome. Thanks for always watching, Amy! You're the best 💖💖💖

[@paigelanier1766]

You are a woman of SO MANY talents! Miss you sweet friend! And I love your sense of humor! 😂

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

awww you're way too sweet, Paige!! 🥰 Miss you MORE! You were the best (and most fun) neighbor I ever had. LOVE your new home and am so happy for the live you're living!! 💖💖💖

[@fayelynncolors]

Awesome video! You have such great ideas!! ❤❤

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Thank you so very much, Faye! I appreciate you!!!

[@SueJoosten]

Great tips! Thank You!😊 Can you do a video about how to approach and color mandalas? I would love to try one but it’s so different from my usual pages.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Sue, I absoLUTEly will create this video for you. Once you jump into these, they really can be so much fun. I appreciate you watching my little video and sharing your suggestion with me. 💖💖💖

[@cindyvisser4088]

Hi Kim great video and tips!😊 I have tried some of these ideas and it works. 💜

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Yay, I'm so glad to hear this, Cindy!! Being in the slump is the worst. I'm so glad you found this video to be useful. Thanks for watching! 💖💖💖

[@delappamy]

Omg how’d you know 😮

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Santa's little helpers told me.... LOL!!! 🤣

[@jaimiec2404]

I haven't colored anything except mandalas for about a year and a half. I am being patient, and not freaking out about it.😬😱😰🤯🥵🤣🤣

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

This is absolutely nothing to freak out about if you are in your happy place!! Mandalas are still my absolute favorite thing to color. 💖💖💖

[@jaimiec2404]

You know what, nevermind, my walls don't matter 😅😅😅😅

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

LOL!!!! I mean, they really don't! 🤣