Color Yourself to Calmness

Colour your way to inner peace and calm with these beautiful images from the animal kingdom, hand drawn by the artist Sue Coccia.Colouring-in is known to reduce stress levels and have numerous health benefits, as the soothing, repetitive process is almost like meditation. In this collection, Sue draws on her deep connection to the animal kingdom that surrounds her in Washington State, USA, with fascinating pen and ink drawings of bears, wolves, birds and dolphins. The images are also reminiscent of ‘animal totems’, which represent a deep spirituality and teach us that by recognising the animals’ best qualities and traits, we can learn from them. Look for the ladybird in every image – she represents good luck, happiness and prosperity!

Sue Coccia’s grandmother’s grandmother was Native American, and that tiny bit of heritage has had a large influence on her art. Indigenous art – and its relationship with the animal world – has also influenced Sue’s unique style. A deep love of all animals was instilled at a very young age and Sue has dedicated her life’s work to them. She is the author and artist of Colour Your Winged Spirit Animal Guides, published by CICO Books.