But many adults have used coloring as a means of relaxation – even therapy – as far back as the early 1900s, when Carl Jung proposed that art could be a powerful tool in psychotherapy.

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore, it’s a mindful escape for adults seeking relaxation in a fast-paced world.

You can actually enter a meditative state when your thoughts ... they color the uniquely designed patterns in this adult ...

Winners of a recent adult coloring contest at the Evergreen Park library said the practice offers intangible benefits.