Lake Stories

17 Apr 2026 4-minute read artists interview earth month

"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.

17 Apr 2026 5-minute read coloring books

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 💚

14 Apr 2026 3-minute read earth day digital coloring

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.

11 Apr 2026 6-minute read

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.

09 Apr 2026 4-minute read coloring

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.

03 Apr 2026 4-minute read earth month slow hobby

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.

31 Mar 2026 4-minute read

Playing Cozy Games on iPad Is My New Favorite Hobby: These Are the 3 Best iPad Games I Recommend

My three favorite cozy games on iPad, Lake, a very cozy and relaxing coloring app, Japanese Rural Life Adventure, a slow and peaceful game, and Dustbunny, an incredibly cute game.

26 Mar 2026 6-minute read coloring

Active vs. Passive Screen Time: Why Coloring on an iPad Is Not the Same as Doomscrolling

Not all screen time is the same. Here's how to tell the difference between "good" and "bad" screen time - and how one small swap can change how you feel at the end of the day.

23 Mar 2026 5-minute read coloring books

My Favorite Cozy Coloring Books

There are days when you just need to wrap yourself in a blanket, make a warm drink, and color something that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. These are the coloring books in Lake I reach for on exactly those days

20 Mar 2026 4-minute read personal story international happiness day

Happiness Is Not a Destination

Happiness, for me, is not a destination. It's not something I arrive at - it's something I meet and carry throughout the day. It hides in small pockets, ones you sometimes have to look deep into to find. On International Day of Happiness, I've been looking.