Coloring & activity design
Creating coloring and activity pages that extend a story
A story can continue beyond its final page. I create coloring and activity pages that give children another way to spend time with characters, explore ideas, and make something of their own.
Bringing story characters into a new format
For Worlds To Discover, I’ve developed printable pages featuring characters such as Anyia, Amari, and Baby Princess. These pages carry the characters into simple activities that families and teachers can use alongside the stories.
Designing for coloring
A coloring page needs a different approach from a finished book illustration. Clear outlines, readable shapes, and room to add color help the image work in black and white. The composition should feel inviting without becoming crowded.
Adding a purpose to the page
Activity pages can combine illustration with a focused task. The examples below include counting objects, tracing color words, tracing numbers, and a family-themed page. I consider the directions, writing space, and artwork together so the activity is easy to follow.
Keeping the design practical
Printable activities need to work on the page, not just on a screen. I pay attention to line clarity, margins, instruction placement, and the space a child needs to color, trace, or write. A consistent visual style also helps individual sheets feel like part of a collection.
Examples from Worlds To Discover
Planning your own coloring or activity pages
Start with the intended audience and what you want children to do. Share the characters or artwork available, the number of pages you have in mind, and whether the pages will be printed individually or included in a book. If you have existing illustrations, we can discuss how they could be adapted for the activity.
Have an activity page idea?
I can help you develop coloring sheets and coordinated activities for your story, publication, or project.
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