National Coloring Day is September 14th

Today, September 14th, is National Coloring Day! Whether you use crayons, colored pencils, markers, pastels, watercolor pencils, digitally, and more, today we celebrate coloring! What is great about coloring is that it is a fun, easy activity to do at any age! Many people have fond memories of childhood spending hours coloring, but coloring is not just for children. In recent years, coloring books for adults have become hugely popular. The art therapy benefits are becoming widely known to the public, and this activity is finally getting the appreciation it deserves! Today, celebrate National Coloring Day by taking part in this activity that is one of life’s simple pleasures and add color to your life!Watch this great video about how a 92 year old WWII veteran with dementia found his passion and talent in coloring. (P.S. Check out his fabulous sweatshirt! It says ‘Papa – The Man, The Myth, The Legend’) Read on to learn the many benefits of coloring!