1️⃣ First, a friend came over with her daughter,
and she LOVED the sketches
I was working on for a brand so much
that I had to rescue them…
Spoiler: not all of them survived 😆

2️⃣ Then my nieces came to visit
and instantly fell in love with them too.
I had to urgently find something “not too valuable”
to give them to color

3️⃣ In different variations, this story repeated itself about ten times

4️⃣ For self-defense, I started scanning my sketches
and giving printed copies to the kids who came over

5️⃣ A few months later,
I suddenly caught myself…
coloring those scans myself.
I started using them as practice sheets:
— to test new tools
— materials
— and more advanced techniques
So I wouldn’t have to spend time redrawing a sketch from scratch


6️⃣ After realizing how useful and convenient this was, I added the coloring pages to my course program.
So my students could print the sketches on watercolor or marker paper
and practice directly on professional-level drawings

And now, I regularly scan my sketches
and turn them into coloring pages for you 😌

From my experience, this kind of “grown-up format” (simple and slightly imperfect) creates the biggest excitement for kids

Because it lets them feel like real artists — almost for real

I consider coloring pages one of the most effective tools for learning color.
Watercolor, markers, colored pencils, iPad — any medium works.

Why?
Because we focus purely on color and technique,
instead of spending time on the pencil sketch.

Using a clean, well-drawn sketch helps you clearly see your mistakes in color work.

Coloring pages allow you to grasp the basics of markers, watercolor, or iPad drawing in just 1–2 evenings 🤩

Example 1. Repetition = Progress
Print the same coloring page on high-quality paper — make a few copies at once.

And then we try again and again.
With each attempt, we:
▪️ notice more small details
▪️ feel more confident with color
▪️ paint better and more calmly every time ❤️

One cozy evening — and your skill level grows! 🤩


Example 2. Experiments with tools and approaches

Take the same sketch and try different variations:
▪️ Markers vs. watercolor
▪️ Markers only vs. markers + colored pencils
▪️ Cellulose paper vs. cotton paper
▪️ Minimalist vs. highly detailed
▪️ Different brushes
▪️ Different paints
▪️ Different drawing speeds
▪️ Different techniques

Depending on your level and goals, you can create dozens of practice exercises from just one coloring page


Example 3. Drawing in different sizes

Highly recommend 💛
Because the results will genuinely surprise you.
Print the same coloring page in A6, A5, and A4 formats and draw it in each size.

It’s a great way to improve:
▪️ your sense of scale
▪️ precision
▪️ control over details


Example 4. Using your old courses in a new way

You probably already have courses or workshops saved somewhere.
But sometimes you just want something new (and taking on another payment plan isn’t exactly exciting😆)

Try going through your courses again — but this time, do the assignments on coloring pages.
It turns out to be unexpectedly fun and surprisingly effective 😉
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My personal experience

I still use coloring pages
when I’m testing new tools
or exploring techniques for new projects.
It’s the best tool for independent color study—
without stress, wasted time, or unnecessary complexity

Below 👇 is an example of how I trained myself to draw in different scales