Lake Stories

24 Aug 2026 3-minute read

The Return of the Grandma Hobby

From knitting and puzzles to coloring, old-fashioned hobbies are finding their way back into our lives. Maybe it’s not just nostalgia, maybe we’re craving slower, more creative ways to switch off in an always-on world.

21 Aug 2026 3-minute read artists digital coloring

Coloring App with no AI Art

In a world flooded with AI art, Lake Coloring is proof that human made creativity still has a home. From artist made coloring books to importing your own drawings, here's why this app (and its people) are worth celebrating.

A hand coloring a detailed illustration in Lake, a digital coloring app for iPad and iPhone.

17 Aug 2026 4-minute read features & updates

ASMR Coloring: What It Means & Why It's Relaxing

Ever wonder why coloring in Lake sounds so satisfying? Here's what ASMR coloring is, and why it works.

07 Aug 2026 3-minute read features & updates

How We Built One-Finger Pan & Zoom, Lake's Newest Accessibility Feature

Two Lake users, unrelated to each other, ran into the exact same barrier around the same time. That led us to build a new accessibility feature: One-Finger Pan & Zoom.

24 Jun 2026 3-minute read

5 iPhone Apps I Use Every Day Instead of Social Media

Trying to spend less time on social media? These are the five iPhone apps I actually use every day - for creativity, productivity, inspiration, and a healthier kind of screen time.

03 Jun 2026 6-minute read

Anyone Can Color, Even If You're Sure You Can't

I want to make a fairly bold claim, and then spend the rest of this post backing it up: coloring works for everyone. Not just for kids. Not just for "creative types." Everyone. And I say this as someone who spent most of her adult life confident she wasn't part of that everyone.

28 May 2026 3-minute read mental health

Coloring for Humans: Why It's Good for Your Mental Health

We live in a world more digitally connected than ever, and yet loneliness is at an all-time high. This Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to talk about human connection. And surprisingly, coloring.

Blog cover showing five recommended coloring books and the author's photo, titled "5 Mood-Boosting Coloring Books"

21 May 2026 4-minute read coloring books

5 Coloring Books to Try When You Need a Mood Boost

Stressed, tired, or just in a funk? Here are 5 coloring books I reach for when I need a mood boost - calming, colorful, and made by real human artists.

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.