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Time-based challenges
51. Finish a page in 10 minutes
Challenge yourself to work quickly while still making it look good.
52. Color for exactly one hour
Stop when the timer goes off and see how much you’ve done.
53. Do a “one-color per minute” challenge
Change colors every minute, no matter what you’re coloring.
54. Try a daily color challenge
Work on the same page a little bit each day with different colors.
55. Complete an entire book in a month
Set a goal to color every page in a Bobbie Goods book in 30 days.
Inspired by real-world art
56. Color like a famous painter
Use Van Gogh’s swirling strokes or Picasso’s abstract styles.
57. Create a stained-glass effect
Outline sections in black and fill them with bright, translucent colors.
58. Imitate watercolor painting
Use soft, blended strokes for a painted effect.
59. Make an ancient manuscript look
Use browns, golds, and faded colors for a medieval aesthetic.
60. Try a pop-art inspired page
Use bold, vibrant colors and thick black outlines.
Color-blocking and patterns
61. Color in geometric patterns
Use sharp, angular patterns within the design.
62. Try an ombré effect
Blend colors smoothly from light to dark.
63. Use only polka dots
Fill each section with tiny circles instead of solid color.
64. Create a rainbow gradient
Move seamlessly from one color to the next across the whole page.
65. Use only stripes
Color every section with lines in different directions.
Personal expression challenges
66. Color your current mood
Pick colors that match how you’re feeling.
67. Make a self-portrait using colors
Choose colors that best represent your personality.
68. Illustrate a dream through colors
Use soft pastels or surreal neon tones to create dream-like imagery.
69. Use colors based on your favorite song
Match your color scheme to a song’s vibe.
70. Make a “before and after” page
Color half of it in one way and change it on the other side.
Fun random challenges
71. Close your eyes and pick three random colors
Use only those three colors for the entire page.
72. Let a friend choose the colors for you
Hand over the decision-making to someone else!
73. Use a color palette generator
Find a random palette online and use it as inspiration.
74. Follow a color-by-number format
Turn your page into a DIY color-by-number.
75. Color in reverse
Start with the background instead of the main subject.
Holiday and celebration themes
76. Create a Christmas-inspired page
Use reds, greens, and golds for a festive look.
77. Make a birthday-themed coloring
Use bright, happy colors like yellows and pinks.
78. Design a New Year’s Eve party scene
Incorporate silver, black, and fireworks-inspired colors.
79. Go for a patriotic look
Use red, white, and blue for a Fourth of July-inspired page.
80. Color with a romantic theme
Use pinks, reds, and soft pastels for a Valentine’s look.
Minimalist and extreme challenges
81. Color using only one pencil
Try creating shades and depth with just one pencil.
82. Use only black and red
Limit yourself to these two dramatic colors.
83. Leave parts of the page white
Focus only on selective coloring.
84. Use only one kind of stroke
Stick to circles, lines, or hatching.
85. Try a minimalist approach
Use fewer colors and simpler techniques.
Texture challenges
86. Try a rough-textured look
Use hard strokes to create a rough feel.
87. Make a soft, fluffy texture
Use soft strokes and blend with a cotton swab.
88. Color as if it’s a fur texture
Mimic animal fur with short, fine strokes.
89. Add a glow effect
Use white pencils around edges to create a glowing look.
90. Make a wood or stone texture
Use layering to imitate natural textures.
Last 10 fun and random challenges
91. Use a gradient on every section
Blend multiple colors in every element.
92. Make an underwater theme
Stick to blues, greens, and corals.
93. Create a fire theme
Use only red, orange, and yellow.
94. Do a polaroid-style look
Color as if it were a faded photo.
95. Color using only metallic shades
Stick to gold, silver, and bronze.
96. Draw tiny doodles in the background
Add fun elements behind the main drawing.
97. Make the page look like a comic book
Add speech bubbles and thick outlines.
98. Color in a “mosaic” style
Break up colors into tiny shapes.
99. Add personal elements
Incorporate hidden words or initials.
100. Just have fun and break the rules!
Let go of perfection and enjoy the process!
Coloring is all about having fun and exploring your creativity. These 100 challenges will push your artistic boundaries and inspire you to try new techniques in your Bobbie Goods coloring books. Which challenge are you excited to try first? Let me know in the comments!
Kisses, Juhh!
