Trying a REVERSE COLORING BOOK for mindful relaxation!

[@margaritagerman]

Many years ago, as I was walking my mom thru her cancer battle, I discovered scrap booking. It gave me that sense of joy in the midst of extremely exhausting day upon day upon day..... Every where I looked was pain, sorrow, grief, hard work, responsibility, etc. Scrap booking the time span of my daughter's from birth to about 6th grade was a joyful filled experience. It was my escape from my life. I spent time, late at night after everything else had been done, looking at adorable fotos, thinking about the what, why, and where of each picture. I lovingly created each page, journaled on it and went to bed to start the next grueling day. Scrapbooking got me thru the valley of the shadow of death, literally. Art does that. It can take you from where you are and transport you to someplace else, no matter your medium. (Cooking, baking, candle making, polymer clay, quilting, you get the idea, any medium.) These days my daughter's are in their 30's and I make cards. I have now found that making each card, a mini work of art, blessed me as I create it and blesses me when I see it bless another. As a young person, as a busy young professional and mother I did not value art. It was ok, just not for me. I have learned that everything God gives us, even art, is necessary for health and strength and joy. Thank you for your channel. Each of your videos imparts that same sense of joy in creating. You are a God given treasure in my life and I am grateful. 💖

[@KerenTamir]

You're absolutely right!!! I looooved scrapbooking, I did it for 15 years and then my passion became mixed media, specifically art journaling which is how I love telling my story and expressing myself. Art does that, you're so right, no matter the form.

[@janenef]

I had never heard of these. Thank you. I will order one for traveling.

[@KerenTamir]

Hope you like it! I had never heard of them before but I thought you would like it!

[@317susan]

You did great! I think everyone can draw. Thanks for sharing!

[@KerenTamir]

Thank you so much! I loved it!!

[@cheryl7476]

Hi there,Keren, I have never heard of the Reverse coloring books before. I have created similar sketchy paintings with watercolor, and then later doodled or created a sketch with them. Having one of these books handy for an appointment when there’s waiting time, and I thought they would be particularly useful and fun, when I don’t really feel like getting out supplies and create something. During these moments for me, I tend to just doodle onto something. The 4 Elememts that you played with looks “right up my alley,”. So I put it on my wishlist, going through you, of course. Keep well. Your hair looks ‘Mauvelous Dollink.” I really like it.

[@KerenTamir]

Hey Cheryl yes I agree, and I've also made some backgrounds and doodled on them. They would be great when waiting for an appointment. I hope you're well and thanks for the hair compliment!! I did get some highlights a few weeks back but nothing fancy lol

[@michelegourd5742]

Keren. I have never seen these!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Hope you are doing well my friend!!

[@KerenTamir]

Thank you! You too! Hope you like it! I had never heard of them before but I thought you would like it!

[@toniscott1029]

I've done this with watercolor painting I've done. Very satisfying 😊

[@KerenTamir]

It really is!

[@ForeverLuminous]

This is so cool. Reminds me of when I see faces or animals in the clouds or trees. I'm so getting a couple!

[@KerenTamir]

yes for sure I agree! I loved doing that as a kid and as an adult too!

[@betsymcghee8915]

Very cool! I've never seen one. Up next - you make the background too!

[@KerenTamir]

Yes I already thought of that! I want to try and make a background!

[@teff2178]

It’s a great concept. But I have to ask if it was the artist (or artists) who made the books? I hope so. Or at least I hope they are credited and paid for their work. I’ve kept a lot of the art I’ve made that was kind of “meh” and have done similar doodling on it, finding faces and objects. I do like the idea of intentionally making something abstract with watercolour or ink, and then doing the reverse “colouring in”. If you make a colour photocopy, you can have an even smoother texture (and make more copies 😊).

[@KerenTamir]

I think so as the person that drew them has an intro in the front. But of course I"m not 100% sure. I have also done the same, its so much fun finding hidden images in a page like that.

[@anonymous-oc4xj]

Hi , can you please link it down below

[@ritawashere5787]

I'm enjoying your channel. But I must get off to sleep. I shared this video on Pinterest but have not finished seeing it yet. ❤️

[@KerenTamir]

thank you good night!

[@traveltipsvideos3016]

Hi there Karen, can I have your permission to use part of your video as a demo on how to use a Reverse Coloring page?

[@KerenTamir]

Yes sure that would be fine. What is your channel link so I can come see?

[@traveltipsvideos3016]

@@KerenTamir I am planning to create a website relating to hobbies; relaxation and stress relief hobby being one of them. It is still in the planning stage, so I am not able to point you there yet. Will let you know in good time. There may be other projects in which reverse coloring can be relevant.

[@traveltipsvideos3016]

Oh, I forgot I will be giving you attribution for your video