Dijana Rolc

Dijana is the mind behind Lake’s warm, witty voice. She spins feelings into words, collects metaphors for fun, and reigns as the undisputed Slack GIF queen. ✍️👸✨

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12 Mar 2026 5-minute read personal story

5-Minute Habits That Actually Help with Anxiety

Anxiety doesn't always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it creeps in quietly — a constant low hum in the background of your day. Over time I've built up a few habits that take five minutes or less and genuinely help. Here's what's actually working for me.

06 Mar 2026 6-minute read tutorials

How to Shade Digitally (And Make Your Coloring Look 3D)

Not a natural colorist? Same. This step-by-step shading tutorial from our designers will help you add depth and dimension to your coloring - no art degree required.

27 Feb 2026 4-minute read tutorials

How to Create an Embroidery Effect in Digital Coloring

Want to make your digital coloring look hand-stitched? This beginner-friendly tutorial shows you how to create a realistic embroidery effect using simple layered brushstrokes, stitch direction, and subtle light and shadow. Turn flat fills into textured, raised thread that looks almost touchable.