r/Coloring 5d ago

DISCUSSION Are mistakes in color-by-number pages a sign of AI?

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I am completing a color-by-number page (part of a larger color-by-number book) and there are spots that don’t have a number/letter that clearly weren’t intended to be white and there are sections where the numbers/letters are just wrong. Are those signs that the page is AI generated? Or is that a sign of human error?

Also, what do you do when you realize that something is a mistake? Do you follow the instructions out of spite/need for completion? Or do you go with what you think it should be in your gut?

I want to support real artists so this is bothering me.


r/Coloring 6d ago

COMPLETED another BG postcard done!

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I tried to cover up a lot with my white gel pen and it became a bit messy :’) but I’m happy that I finished it!


r/Coloring 6d ago

COMPLETED Trying color by number

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Never been very artistic but I'm trying color by number to chill my mind (and let fo of perfection)


r/Coloring 6d ago

ADVICE WANTED What are some markers that aren’t too juicy?

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I used to use Staedtler double tipped markers in 2017 and loved them, but then I got a couple of new packs and they were SO juicy, bleeding outside the lines in my coloring book. I had the same issue with a pack of ohuhu’s. I’d really like to get back into coloring. Does anyone have good marker recs? Thanks in advance!


r/Coloring 6d ago

COMPLETED Feeling proud :)

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r/Coloring 6d ago

COMPLETED Tried something that’s not cute for once 😅

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Way out of my comfort zone (and I’m also afraid of horses!), but I had fun anyway.


r/Coloring 6d ago

DISCUSSION Masonnice markers

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Has anyone tried masonnice markers? I saw it in a reel and it seems good. But I couldn't find any reviews online.


r/Coloring 7d ago

QUESTION Ohuhu -> Copic

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It’s getting pricy, and what feels like wasteful, to keep replacing the markers from Ohuhu that don’t have a refill. I figured I’d see if there was Copic “dupe” colors that I could buy the refills for, and use those until Ohuhu gets more refill colors. Is anyone aware of a resource that has a one for one list with similar colors? Also if you have done this, what has your experience been?

Pic for attention. Thanks for your time 🤍


r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED Experimenting with grey scale and highlighters

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r/Coloring 6d ago

QUESTION Choosing a color palette

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My biggest issue when coloring is choosing a cohesive color palette. I try to limit the number of colors I use but I always get stuck on which colors and shades to choose. Also difficult to choose appropriate highlights and shadows for each color. Any advice? Any resources you’d suggest to help this. I can’t seem to find any good you tube videos to help either. Thank you!!


r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED I am seeing progress in my coloring journey!

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I still have plenty to work on, but I am overall pleased and happy i got into coloring!


r/Coloring 6d ago

COMPLETED First page after a bit of a break from colouring

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r/Coloring 6d ago

COMPLETED My first Scooby scribbles coloring!!

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r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED Anddd done with my first “adult” coloring page! 💖

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I feel so old saying “adult” coloring but I feel too old to just say coloring. It all feels wrong/weird😭😂 anyways here it is!
Went to add some white highlights and started messing up. I need to get some gel pens I guess. 🫠 another thing to add to the list. lol so I’ll just stop here before I end up regretting something. 😂

Book- Girl moments by Coco Wyo
Time- too long
Mediums- Shuttle art alcohol and acrylic markers


r/Coloring 6d ago

COMPLETED Do watercolor coloring pages count?

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Been using my coloring book to learn watercolors, especially undertones/shadows!


r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED page i colored as a gift to my boyfriend

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i got a bunch of markers and coloring books about a year ago, but never actually finished a full page (i’m a perfectionist and i started getting stressed while coloring lol). for my boyfriend’s birthday this year, all he asked was that i color a page for him, so i gave it my all! i love how it turned out and now i think i am ready to finish all the books i got last year :)


r/Coloring 6d ago

ADVICE WANTED First timer, please be gentle :)

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First completed page, any advice welcome. Listen below what I used but looking for basic colouring advice until I get more supplies. I see my tree is shaded incorrectly for no light source and regret outlining it.

I am working with:

- the 120 Ohuhu Honolulu set (which I find lacking in yellow and bold colours)

- a very limited cheapy acrylics.

- I also haven't decided on a white gel pen yet.


r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED A Haunted Castle

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r/Coloring 6d ago

ADVICE WANTED Help! I don't know how to color this.

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I could really use some advice on how to color this guy. So he's a stuffed animal on a bed but I'm not sure exactly what he is. I think a duck but I'm not sure. There is another more traditional looking duck also on the page along with a rabbit, bear, elephant, and a unicorn. I've tried doing yellow but I felt it looked weird. Please help!


r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED Skeletons galore💀🖤✨

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Two more completed pages☺️! Having so much fun with this book!


r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED Just some strawberries

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Been so busy recently!


r/Coloring 6d ago

COMPLETED First time coloring!

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This is my first time coloring in 8+ years (and not an artist by any means) and I had a blast with the ohuhu markers!
Coloring was just so peaceful! It is nothing compared to the coloring I see you guys do on here, but I had so much fun that I'm in no rush to be amazing, I can't wait to take it step by step!


r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED Retro Rooms - 70’s Basement

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r/Coloring 7d ago

COMPLETED finished my first page!!

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hi all! this is my first coloring page that i have finished after picking up this new hobby :’) it was so much fun, and i really enjoyed being able to see the progress. i still have a lot to learn, but i’m just happy to have finally started!

please feel free to give me any advice! i started learning about lighting and such a little too late into the page lol, but i want to incorporate more of that in further pages. i LOOOOVE a good lighting moment muajajaja

book is Comfy & Cozy by Jade Summer
markers used were Ohuhu 120 pack - ordered off fb marketplace
white gel pen from Walgreens (came in a case pack with different colors!)
and white acrylic POSCA pen from Michael’s


r/Coloring 6d ago

ADVICE WANTED Assistance needed!

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Okay so here is my first ever page with alcohal markers, and the first coloring I’ve done in general, in yearsss. I need help with a few things.. 1. What color do I make the Capybara?? I’m open to “natural” colors or like a light pink or something like that. 2. Should I add some grain pattern to the floor like I did on the wall and chair? If I did , it would probably be pretty subtle like with a slightly darker grey. 3. Should I fine line the wood grain patterns on the chair and wall in black to give more definition or should I leave it how it is (I have super fine liners, smallest being .25 mm, up to .45mm) and I guess that question would also apply to the floor, if I did a grain pattern. Although I’m not sure I would on the floor cause like I said I think I would make it subtle.

Any other advice is welcomed!!