r/Coloring • u/InvisibleIndian • 17h ago
COMPLETED Really happy with how this one turned out. Spoiler
Really love how the lighting turned out for this one.
r/Coloring • u/ColoredBot • 14d ago
October 2026 Buddy Colour: dark academia theme.
Welcome to our monthly buddy colour for September!
This month's theme is going to be all about books, libraries, trench coats, anything related to dark academia aesthetic.
What is a "Buddy Colour"?
A buddy colour is when you and one or many other colourists decide to colour the same page together. You each colour your page in secret; when you're done, you show and compare your completed pages!
The purpose of this monthly post is to help you connect with others who are looking for a buddy to colour with. We will not be providing the pages. Instead, you can use the comments section to either post the book(s)/page(s) you hope to find a buddy for OR to respond to someone else's post to let them know you'll be their buddy. (There is no limit to how many buddies can colour the same page!)
How to find a buddy:
- Post a comment listing the book(s)/page(s) you would like to colour.
and/or
- Search the comments for someone who has listed book(s)/page(s) you are interested in.
Once you've found your buddy (or buddies), you can organize amongst yourselves how you want to go about things and if you want to share the results publicly. Feel free to use the comments section to do this or connect via DM.
Can we post our completed pages?
We would love to see your pages–feel free to post them as a group, and don’t forget to use the "Buddy Colour" flair! Don't forget to tag your buddies in the comments! (they won’t get notified if you tag them in the description).
Is there a deadline?
Nope! This isn’t meant to be stressful; it’s supposed to be fun! Unless you and your buddies agree on a deadline, there is none. You don’t even have to complete your pages by the end of the month. So don’t stress!
What if I don't own the book/page?
To participate in a buddy colour, you need to own the page you are colouring. Do not make copies of the page and distribute them to your buddies. This violates copyright laws and harms creators. If you do not own the page, please purchase it yourself.
Can I promote my own books/pages?
For buddy colours, you can post one of your own books/pages in the comments to find a buddy. However, please be clear upfront that this is a book/page that you sell (don't be sneaky!) Also, please do not use this activity as an opportunity to generate sales.
Alternative Buddy Ideas
Don’t want to choose a page or just want some variety? Here are some other ways you can buddy colour with others:
- Choose a colour palette for everyone to use (Pinterest has some great ones!)
- Choose a theme (i.e. “Spooky Christmas,” “Happy Dog,” “Thanksgiving”)
Happy colouring!
Xx Thanks to our Busy Buddy Color Creator, Binder!!❤️
r/Coloring • u/InvisibleIndian • 17h ago
Really love how the lighting turned out for this one.
r/Coloring • u/Khajiit-ify • 6h ago
I haven't fully colored a page of a coloring book since maybe childhood, and definitely not with colored pencils. Definitely happy with how this turned out for my first major coloring project and very happy with just being able to relax while doing this.
r/Coloring • u/Aggravating_Way9125 • 2h ago
r/Coloring • u/PeppermintJunie • 7h ago
Book: Spooky Fuzzy - Vivi Tinta
Hours worked on: Too many!
Soundtrack: Hamilton and Hadestown on repeat
The shower cap was a nod to the scene in Hannibal with the dinner party scene.
What's your favourite scary movie? 🍿
r/Coloring • u/TradeSweet4965 • 9h ago
I don’t see many people using crayons any more ? It’s not even an option here in the coloring subreddit lol.
I love using markers too but it doesn’t beat using crayons at least for me anyways. I loveeee the waxy feel of crayons and feeling it after I’m done with the page. I bought this book in a discount store almost a year ago then forgot it in a book bag of mine. I’m hoping to fill it up soon and use different materials on each page, I think I wanna use glitter gel pens on my next coloring creation. Anyways I hope you enjoy & have a wonderful day 🐣❤️
r/Coloring • u/InterestingRefuse889 • 12h ago
I have so many books and markers and spent months on end colouring my heart out. Had a baby and lost motivation completely. I want to, want to colour. I have a small space so I don't have a great set up. No desk, just a rolling cart full of supplies, a kitchen table and a lap table thing. It always feels like so much effort to get everything set up so I just don't. Looking for advice to respark my colouring journey. Show off your set up if you are in a similar situation or give any tips pls
r/Coloring • u/BilateralFezMonkey • 9h ago
My first time using an Ohuhu set, and I’m a HUGE fan of how they color (especially compared to my first inexpensive set). I still have some room to grow, and I’m excited to continue learning more techniques! I gotta figure out something to do with all these brown tones lol!
r/Coloring • u/kristenskreations4 • 8h ago
r/Coloring • u/n3koca1 • 3h ago
Im so close to being done with my pusheen coloring book #1.
r/Coloring • u/djtink • 23m ago
Recently got into coloring, and just did my first page! (With google as inspiration lol). I copied the page, and I did one, and my husband and 4 year old did the other one!! It was a fun night :)
r/Coloring • u/brachiosaurusbaby • 36m ago
I might end up leaving it white… This was my first time really experimenting with shading and I tried a lot of textures for the scarves. Feeling pretty proud but it feels slightly unfinished.
r/Coloring • u/skysmurf • 3h ago
Spooky Cutie.
Ohuhu alcohol markers.
r/Coloring • u/hobbit_by_day • 7h ago
A second page from this one! This is going to be my favorite book for a while I think.
r/Coloring • u/sguenia • 14h ago
Tried something completely different with this page: only pink (RV39) + blue (BV08, BV29, BV514) and a light beam coming from outside the room. My Iris Blue decided to die halfway through 😭 but I still love how dramatic the lighting turned out.
r/Coloring • u/mythicaltunes27 • 4h ago
Just did this page from the coloring book Cats & Flowers by Eva Carriere. (I think that’s how you spell her name.) Very lovely coloring book, and I have the second one as well! I should post my other finished pages, eventually.
r/Coloring • u/Apple_Lover2018 • 4h ago
Tiny dots to make a cute picture 💕 (October 15, 2026)
r/Coloring • u/bananas47420 • 12h ago
From the book The Lost Forest, GHOSTSHRIMP :D
r/Coloring • u/Apple_Lover2018 • 5h ago
Got this at Walgreens 💕
r/Coloring • u/EuphoricAfternoon6 • 1d ago
r/Coloring • u/honeyanna • 11h ago
I’m very new to coloring and this is probably my best work yet and i only have the grass left and im STRESSING. I’m not very good at grass for some reason lol. If anyone has inspo that would fit the vibe pls send it over!!!!
r/Coloring • u/midasgoldentouch • 5h ago
There’s this sub and r/colouring? How long has this been going on? How could you keep this from me?!?!
Anyways, back to this monster of a book