English Summary/英文概要： "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up". Pablo Picasso

Coloring has become an active and pleasurable interest for millions of adults. It’s a phenomenon that captivates more people every day, but why? What is the psychological reason so many of us find peace, enjoyment, and hope when coloring? How does the simple act of putting pencil crayon to paper affect our brains, our bodies, and our emotional health?

The Psychology of Adult Coloring explores the history of coloring and the vast array of options now available. It looks at how art has been used as an outlet to express what some can’t or won’t say, and how art therapy has been a valuable tool helping those with depression, addictions, facing the loss of loved ones, cancer and many other issues.

You’ll even learn tips on how to create your own coloring group. They’re the perfect way to slow down, let go of fears, find hope and break down emotional walls.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： “每个孩子都是艺术家。问题是我们长大后如何还能保持艺术家的身份。”——巴勃罗·毕加索（毕卡索）

涂色已经成为数百万成年人积极参与的一项有趣活动。这种现象每天吸引着越来越多的人，但为什么会这样呢？是什么心理原因让我们在涂色时感到平静、愉悦和希望？把彩色铅笔涂在纸上的这一简单行为，如何影响我们的思维、身体和情感健康？

《成人涂色绘本的心理学》探讨了涂色的历史以及如今丰富多样的涂色选择。书中讲述了艺术如何作为一种表达方式，帮助那些无法或不愿言说的人，并且艺术疗法如何成为帮助抑郁症、成瘾、失去亲人、癌症以及许多其他问题患者的宝贵工具。

你还将学到如何创建自己的涂色小组的技巧。这些小组是放慢脚步、放下恐惧、找到希望并打破情感障碍的完美方式。

Blake LeVine 拥有社会工作硕士学位，并作为顾问为全球各地的企业和组织提供如何改善心理健康的咨询服务。他创立了 BipolarOnline.com，旨在为面临心理疾病的家庭和个人提供教育支持。LeVine 还开发了“Rap Therapy”（说唱疗法），教授城市青少年通过创作说唱歌曲、舞蹈和艺术作品来表达他们的生活。