Lake Stories

13 May 2026 4-minute read features & updates

The Mental Health Ritual That Doesn't Feel Like Homework

Mental health rituals don’t have to feel like another chore. In this article, we explore how Coloring Journal helps turn coloring into a simple daily ritual - a calming way to reduce stress, quiet busy thoughts, and create small moments of mindfulness without pressure or perfection.

10 May 2026 3-minute read

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.

07 May 2026 6-minute read coloring books mental health

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.

01 May 2026 6-minute read interview artists

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.

29 Apr 2026 5-minute read coloring iphone app

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.

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.