Tree Coloring Pages
Hello kindred friends!
A few weeks ago, I got stranded at a hotel with my husband (tragic, right?) because we were in the middle of the snowstorm of the century and the highways home were actually closed.
We couldn’t have left if we wanted to.
So, I had some extra time to doodle, and I just thought I’d share the final products with you.
Seven of my own personally hand-drawn Zen tree coloring pages.
The concept of adult coloring has exploded in the last few years. Adult coloring books are everywhere and new modes of “coloring” are popping up right alongside them: diamond painting, color-by-number, dot grid coloring, etc.
There’s good reason to pick up coloring again as an adult too:
Research shows the therapeutic practice helps you hone your sense of mindfulness, relax the brain, and focus.
Plus, the finished pieces make for some great artwork for your walls or journal.
I’m hoping this gift gives you a well-deserved mind break.
How to Use the Tree Coloring Pages
I also think the tree ring drawing is a great journal page.
Write forest bathing haiku or record your thoughts during a forest bathing excursion around the lines in a circular pattern.
Actually, any of these pages could be incorporated into your journal. As you’re coloring, write down your thoughts in the white spaces.
You could also try your hand at drawing one of your own and writing your thoughts into the illustration as you do so.
A lot of beauty magic happens when you combine art and writing.
Here’s an example of what I mean about using the tree coloring pages for your nature journal:
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Grab your tree coloring pages by clicking here.
I’d love to see what you do with them! Post them on Instagram and tag @ForestBathingCentral so we can see!
From my roots to yours,
~Jessica Marie