Finally finished this "no-stress" page meet my favorite sleepy otter.

I’ve been working on a personal project lately to help with my own anxiety. I find that many coloring books are so intricate they actually make me more stressed, so I wanted to create the opposite.

That’s how the Gentle Animals Coloring Book started. I just wanted thick lines and cozy characters, like a bear in a sweater or a frog under a leaf. I finally got the first physical copy of the Gentle Animals Coloring Book today, and it’s so surreal to see these guys on actual paper!

I’m currently testing out some soft pencils on this page. Does anyone else prefer "big and bold" styles over super-detailed mandalas, or is it just me?