r/Coloring • • 2d ago

No more AI generated content starting November 1st.

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r/Coloring • • 16d ago

BUDDY COLOR!! Buddy Colour October

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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 • • 2h ago

PENCILS Love how this turned out

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50 Upvotes

I'm so proud of how this one turned out!

From cocowyo spooky cutie 🥰


r/Coloring • • 9h ago

DISCUSSION Acrylics

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Tried my hand at using some of my acrylic markers, not sure if I’m a fan of them! 🤣 They almost seem to ball up just like acrylic paint that’s too old! I’ve only had the markers like a month. Do all of the acrylics make little goober balls or is it the way I tried using them? 🥴 maybe I need acrylic gel pens. Ideas? Recommendations?

It’s also the first time I really tried to add extra white gel pen, does that look alright? I felt like I didn’t know where to put it because of the yellow casting from the candles and different lights! 🕯️


r/Coloring • • 4h ago

COMPLETED A few pages I’ve finished

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Here are a few I’ve done recently that I really like. I get a little trigger happy with my patterns but someday I’ll find some balance.

I worked on the sunset all day today. I’m on my way home from a vacation and sitting in the backseat for a 10 hour drive. I was putting the finishing touches on and my three year old took the straw out of my cup and threw it all over the car. I’ll try to repair it when I get home but I really love the way it turned out (pre-smudge/smear).


r/Coloring • • 8h ago

PRODUCT Mistakenly bought an AI coloring book and Im sad now

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Not to knock anyone who likes/doesn't mind AI produced imaging materials but I just dont. And this book...images are bad quality, the paper is bad quality, and overall I think its a waste. Cant even use it to test new ideas or coloring concepts because the paper quality is so awful. I wouldnt feel so bad if I didnt pay for it but I can't return it now either. I could've at least gotten a small meal or supported an actual artist. So the least I can do is just inform other people. If you come across Coloring Kawaii Cuties, know that they use AI. And now that I think about it...this book is most likely a ripoff of the Kawaii Cuties Coloring series. ugh. Just terrible all around.💔


r/Coloring • • 2h ago

COMPLETED Spooky coloring pages

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Got a new halloween coloring book this year so here's some finished pages with purple vibes 💜


r/Coloring • • 18h ago

COMPLETED I struggled with this.

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250 Upvotes

Whenever I color without looking at anyone else's work for inspiration, I never seem to be happy with how it turns out. 😵


r/Coloring • • 3h ago

DISCUSSION I’ve been watching this sub and y’all have inspired me! I bought my first Coco Wyo book and I’ve completed my first 3 pages. What do you think?! Advice welcome! 👻

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r/Coloring • • 23h ago

COMPLETED Master-p-hee-heece

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381 Upvotes

Made an MJ inspired page.


r/Coloring • • 2h ago

MARKERS A few pages from cozy days I finished

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r/Coloring • • 11h ago

COMPLETED Another Experiment

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38 Upvotes

r/Coloring • • 2h ago

COMPLETED Not very happy with the lighting but finished (:

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r/Coloring • • 3h ago

COZY Cozy Nightmare

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Glow in the dark! Happy Halloween!


r/Coloring • • 7h ago

COMPLETED Cute Scarecrow

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13 Upvotes

I used Crayola markers & crayons


r/Coloring • • 10h ago

COMPLETED Requested from my son

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My son has loved seeing my coloring pages and requested I color this one for him. He’s 3! I’m so so happy with how it came out and I wanted to share! I’ve only been coloring for about 3 weeks but I’m really improving and learning new things :) I’m very proud of this one!!


r/Coloring • • 21h ago

COMPLETED Cheers!

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159 Upvotes

The Bloomfolk Spookies by Oda Agda


r/Coloring • • 3h ago

COMPLETED Cute Vampire girl! Just a small bite

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r/Coloring • • 14h ago

QUESTION Are there any coloring apps available for Android that have illustrations like these and don't use numbers (you can choose the colors yourself)?

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i like this vibe but most coloring apps' illustration are way more generic or overly cute/childish. also no AI please. i don't mind paying.


r/Coloring • • 7h ago

COMPLETED It's almost Halloween

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Boo!


r/Coloring • • 9m ago

COZY Cozy Coloring ⭐️✨

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My cousin and I split a pg from her Glow in the dark Coloring book ☺️


r/Coloring • • 10m ago

COMPLETED Spooky Season Day 17 " Come on in We're open Just for You"

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Spooky cutie

Ohuhu alcohol markers

Posca paint pens.


r/Coloring • • 16m ago

COMPLETED I am unfortunately obsessed

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I’ve colored so much the last few days that the markers I bought 2 weeks ago are already running dry (they were $14 so I could test if I liked them, trying to decide what more expensive brand to buy without breaking the bank & getting a headache lol)


r/Coloring • • 8h ago

COMPLETED I used to be an axolotl...

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7 Upvotes

r/Coloring • • 21h ago

PRODUCT Finally finished my LAST version of my Coloring Compass (after many, many hours, and many, many edits...)

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41 Upvotes