A Little Bit Of Happy: Coloring Books To Inspire By Gucci, Hines, Mike Perry…

“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.”
~ Georgia O'Keeffe

We are managing more than we ever have before, in ways that we have never done before. During these difficult days, I’ve found myself needing to disconnect and recalibrate in order to mentally unblock my mind. Art + color has proven to be especially therapeutic, and I wanted to share some of the best coloring books that I’ve found.

Each of these is a little bit whimsical, a little bit serious, and a lot of beautiful design.

Gucci
A sketchbook of fantastical animal designs to color-in, find your way out of labyrinths, and spot the differences in drawings by artist Yuko Higuchi. #gucci

Hines
Buildings from A - Z. 26 coloring pages in two sizes. #hines.

Gensler: Adults + Children
It's a big world out there. We at Gensler know that with your imagination, you can go anywhere you can dream. Our architects and designers created a coloring book series featuring more than 100 designs and sketches for you to bring to life with color. So go ahead and dream big, like Texas! #GenslerAmazingCities

Adobe
Each week this spring, the Adobe Coloring Book will feature coloring pages created by some of our favorite artists. #AdobeColoringBook!

MoMA
Louise Lawler’s work looks at the lives of artworks in museums, private collections, gallery backrooms, storage spaces, and auction houses, examining how meaning changes with different types of displays. #DrawingwithMoMA

Manolo Blahnik
Drawing is an activity close to Manolo’s heart and to the house and one we believe can bring a sense of calm and encourage mindfulness. We are delighted to share a selection of Manolo’s original sketches stripped back to outlines ready to be colored in. #ManoloBlahnikSmiles

Mike Perry Studio
Mike Perry is an Emmy-winning artist that makes paintings, animation, sculptures, books, public art installations, monographs, exhibitions, drawings, silkscreens, and more. His creative purpose is to conjure that feeling of soul-soaring wonder you have when you stare into distant galaxies on a dark night when you go on long journeys into the imagination when you ponder what it is that this life is all about. #mikeperrystudio

Go get some happy.