Small Things That Matter and Make a Big Difference
A few of us at Lake on the small, specific things we do for our mental health - the kind that don't make it into wellness articles but quietly keep us going.
Five Coloring Books for My Mental Health
We talk about mental health a lot - and we should. But sometimes it's hard to know what actually helps. For me, one of the answers has been coloring. Here are the five coloring books I reach for most when I need to take care of myself - and yes, you'll probably notice I have a type.
Interview with the artist: Iris van den Akker
Meet Iris van den Akker, a digital illustrator, a queen of color, and the creative mind behind three coloring books in the Lake app: Females & Florals, Culinary Color, and her latest New Heroines.
5 Apps Worth Keeping on Your Phone
After years of downloading and deleting, my phone is finally in a good place. These are the five apps that survived.
"I Can't Change the World, So I've Chosen to Create My Own" - A Conversation with Adrien Gaudin
Adrien Gaudin can't change the world. So he's chosen to create his own — one illustration at a time.
5 Coloring Books That Celebrate the Earth: My Picks for Earth Day 2026
Hello April - Earth Month! To celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, here are five coloring books in Lake that capture the beauty of our planet: mountains, wild animals, tropical paradises, birth flowers, and mindful moments in nature. A little inspiration for your next coloring session 💚
Why Digital Coloring Is Better for the Planet
Coloring books mean paper, ink, and plastic waste. Lake lets you color thousands of illustrations on your iPad with zero waste - and supports independent artists directly. This Earth Day, make the more mindful choice.
Interview with the artist: Dominik Gümbel
From graffiti walls to digital coloring books, Dominik Gümbel has always followed curiosity over convention. We sat down with the Leipzig-based artist to talk hip-hop roots, collaborative dreams, and what it means to hand your lines over to a stranger.
The Best Coloring App in 2026
Lake isn't your average coloring app. Every drawing comes from a real human artist, the experience is genuinely meditative, and every session puts money back in the hands of the artists who made it worth opening.
The Slow Hobby Manifesto: Why Coloring Is the Most Sustainable Thing You Can Do for Yourself This Earth Month
Hobbies got fast. Streaks, leaderboards, content to post. This Earth Month, we're making the case for the opposite.