This is an idea just for fun if you want to make unique art but are low on energy.

Often when I want to be creative, I’m too tired to make something original. I decided to turn this frustration into an opportunity to use my imagination. I love coloring books, but sometimes I get tired of having to literally color within the lines.

Part of the joy of being creative is making something new. I started thinking back to my childhood and how I loved to change things in coloring books—I’d make the characters’ dresses different colors than they were in the movies or add detail to the background.

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If you’re like me and deal with chronic illness and/or chronic pain, you’ve probably heard a doctor emphasize the importance of managing stress. Studies do indeed show that coloring can help with stress and lower anxiety. When managing illness, I’ve learned its also important to take time to do something you enjoy. I love the oppurtunity to get creative, so coloring is a great low-key option.

I started flipping through a Disney coloring book and just let my mind wander. Hmmm, why is the tree Belle sitting on so huge? It makes her look the size of a fairy. Aha! I could draw her with fairy wings!