From Coloring to Creating: Taking Coco Wyo to the Next Level

Coloring books have come a long way from simply filling in the spaces between the lines.

The growing popularity of Coco Wyo coloring books has inspired a whole new approach to coloring, with artists using blending, shading, patterns, highlights, lighting effects and even additional details to transform already-cute illustrations into something completely their own. Coco Wyo has even created step-by-step tutorials showing techniques like water effects and patterned designs.

I recently started working in Girl Moments, and it's a fantastic book for experimenting with these ideas. It features 45 hand-drawn pages with large, bold designs, making the artwork easy to see while you experiment with different coloring techniques.

Instead of simply choosing one color and filling an object, you can try layering different shades, adding shadows, creating patterns, or using white pens and other tools to add little highlights and details.

And the best part? You don't have to be an artist to experiment.

You can start with simple color combinations and gradually try something new on each page. There are now countless coloring videos and tutorials available that make it easy to watch a technique and then try it yourself.

That's what makes books like Girl Moments so much fun. You're not just coloring someone else's artwork—you're learning how to turn it into your version of the artwork.

And that's when ordinary coloring starts becoming something extraordinary. ✨

Want to try it yourself?
Shop Girl Moments at Grit City Gems