Overwhelmed. Chaotic. Stuck. That’s how my world felt.
And then, in the midst of it all, came a cancer diagnosis.
As an artist, I retreated to my studio. I found a photograph of a fishing shack I’d always loved. I transferred the image onto canvas, mixed my colors, and chose a small section to paint. I told myself I only needed to finish that one little area.
As I worked, I slipped away from my world. The noise quieted. The weight lifted, if only for a while.
You don’t have to be an artist to feel the peace that art can bring. You don’t need a studio, fancy supplies, or a plan. All you need is a page, a little color, and a willingness to begin
When life feels overwhelming, our minds crave a place to rest—somewhere our thoughts can soften. Art can be that place. For some, it’s a canvas and a brush. For others, it’s a coloring page and a set of pencils or beautiful colored markers. In those moments, you’re not worrying about tomorrow or replaying yesterday. You’re simply choosing the next color, filling the next space, watching shapes come alive under your hands.
This isn’t about creating a masterpiece. It’s about creating space—in your day, in your mind, and in your heart. Coloring lets you step away from the noise. It gives you permission to focus on one small section at a time, and with each shade you add, the world outside quiets just a little more.
You might be surprised: the more you color, the more you find yourself breathing deeper, thinking clearer, and feeling lighter. Art doesn’t just live in museums—it can live at your kitchen table, in your lap, or in the few quiet minutes before bed.
So pick up a free coloring page. Let yourself get lost in the lines. Your masterpiece isn’t on the page—it’s in the peace you’ll carry when you put the pencils down.
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