Adult colouring books.

I liked colouring when I was young; I used to colour in the Bunty stories and also some recipe book drawings.
I haven't seen any adult colouring books that I fancy doing, tho. All the ones I've seen seem to be very intricate.

I used to love colouring when I was a child, but not tried it as an adult (apart from helping grandchildren!) I'd like to try it I think - I'll hint for one for my birthday. I also like ironing but hate most other household chores including cooking.

I used to colour in my children's books when I was stressed when I was getting divorced and found it very therapeutic. Who'd have thought it would become the 'in thing' 40 years on?

I was bought one for Christmas but the pencils are too hard to work properly but I might be tempted back if I had some nicer pens.

I brought an adult colouring book for my DH as he is house bound. It is very therapeutic. He uses fine tipped colouring pens. They are a brilliant idea.

I have to say, I prefer the children's pattern books. I've looked at the 'adult colouring books' and they give me a headache just flicking through the pages! They are also too prescriptive for me. I like the freedom to create my own designs from the possibilities rather than just colour in a designated picture of trees or whatever. Each to their own I suppose.

Is it just me that finds the phrase "adult colouring books" a bit odd? Makes it sound like you'd be colouring in all manner of X-rated material. Nothing against the books themselves though