We all have very lovely memories of us coloring in our childhood, so why don't we take a chance to relieve those same memories of childhood on the occasion of this National Coloring Day!
Just few days back only we have celebrated 'National Coloring Book Day' on 2nd August so if you haven't seen it yet them do check it in our channel only. And this National Coloring Day is an extension to that only, which invites us to go deep inside into the world of arts.
Coloring along with a very fun activity which gives us pleasure, but it also helps in reducing stress and provides a mental relief to the person and these all facts are proven by scientific research too.
| Event | National Coloring Day |
|---|---|
| Date | September 14, 2022 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Significance | Be an artist for a day and just color to create a masterpiece |
| Observed by | United States |
National Coloring Day History:
Art has always remained a major part of human history since the start of humans. As even before the period of civilizations, we have found evidences in which depictions were made by early men on caves to represent specific symbols and stories. So this itself tells that arts came naturally to us human beings, and it has always given us pleasure.
At first only drawing was introduced to the world and then by the invention of paper it became widely popular as people started to draw whatever they like and to express their creativity. And then colors were introduced and at first they were applied on paintings.
The notion to combine a form of wax with pigment goes back thousands of years. Encaustic painting is a technique that uses hot beeswax combined with colored pigment to bind color into stone. Pliny the Elder, a Roman scholar, was thought to describe the first techniques of wax crayon drawings.
Although colored pencils had been used for “checking and marking” for decades prior, it was not until the early 20th century that artist-quality colored pencils were produced. And then other types of coloring materials were also introduced like the paint brush mostly around the same time in modern history.
National Coloring Day Significance:
The adult coloring book trend has spread nationwide, with some even popping up on bestseller lists. With the countless health benefits of coloring for adults so yes coloring is not just a children activity now it is highly recommended for adults too because of its various advantages.
As coloring has the ability to relax the fear center of your brain, the amygdala. It induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind. As a result, it creates mindfulness and quietness in your brain, which allows your mind to get rest from all the tension of works.
Coloring goes beyond being a fun activity for relaxation. It requires both the ends of our brain to communicate. While logic helps us stay inside the lines, choosing colors generates a creative thought process.
Coloring can also help in improving our sleep as it can be used as a before bedtime ritual for getting a nice sleep. And it can also your focus at the same time as coloring do requires your focus but still doesn't cause any stress, in fact it is a very fun activity and that's why you should definitely make it a practice.
National Coloring Day Activities:
Whether you like crayons, colored pencils, pens, permanent markers or even a paint brush, there are different types of art supplies available. Grab your favorite materials and sit down with some paper or a coloring book and start coloring!
People love parties and you can share the joys of coloring with all of your friends on this National Coloring Day. Buy some colored pencils, a coloring book with perforated pages and spread them out on any flat surface. Share the colored pencils and socialize with your friends to build a strong connection too while you work!
It is very disappointing to know that today people aren't taking coloring seriously as even schools are reducing periods for artworks but you can do your job to spread the message of coloring by donating some of your art materials to others especially children so that they can enjoy the art as well.
Most Searched FAQs on National Coloring Day:
1. When is National Coloring Day is celebrated?
National Coloring Day is celebrated annually on 14th September in US.
2. When is National Coloring Book Day is celebrated?
National Coloring Book Day is celebrated annually on 2nd August.
3. Which is the most famous painting in the world?
'Mona Lisa' painting by Leonardo Da Vinci is undoubtedly the most popular in the world.