Fun Colouring Ideas and Projects to Try

Once you have a good set of coloured pencils, the hardest part is deciding what to make. Here are ideas for every level.

Easy starts

• Colouring books — mandalas and patterns are perfect for practising blending and pressure.
• Greeting cards — small, quick and rewarding to finish.
• Colour swatches — make a chart of every pencil in your set; it’s genuinely useful later.

Build your skills

• Still life — a piece of fruit teaches shading and highlights fast.
• Nature studies — leaves and flowers are great for layering greens and blending.
• Lettering — colour in hand-drawn quotes for wall art.

For kids

Twistable and pre-sharpened pencils are ideal for younger hands — try colour-by-number sheets, homemade bookmarks and simple animal drawings.

Keep it relaxed

Colouring is as much about winding down as making art. Put on music, layer slowly, and enjoy it. Explore our coloured pencils to find your next project set.