Name: Wendy Butera
How long
have you been a colorist?
one month
What
is/are some of your favorite medium(s)
- · colored pencils
- · gel pens
Who are
some of your favorite illustrators and or coloring books?
- · Johanna Basford
- · Books published by Creative Haven
- · Secret Cities series (Paris, London, etc.)
Why did
you start coloring and does coloring help you with any issues or medical
conditions you deal with?
I started coloring to relax and reduce stress. I knew
a few people who really enjoyed it and I thought it might be fun. I thought it
would be helpful with my medical issues.
I have a number of chronic health conditions that I deal with and the
coloring helps to distract me from the pain and other ill feelings. The conditions I have include dysautonomia,
POTS, RSD, fibromyalgia, arthritis and diabetes.
What
would you recommend to anyone thinking about beginning the adventure of
coloring?
Get some pencils, look for some free designs online
and just go for it. Have fun, don't
worry about creating a masterpiece. Try
different free designs to sample them and see what types of designs you like. This way you can find your favorites before
you spend a lot of money. Then treat
yourself to some great books and pencils.
Is there
anything else that you would like to share?
I'm really glad that I started coloring. It does really help me relax and take my mind
off things. I'm so appreciative of all
the artists who create these lovely designs for us to color. I can't draw to save me life.
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