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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.
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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.
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