features & updates - Lake Stories

Lake coloring app's Recreate feature showing a partially colored illustration next to the artist's fully colored reference version

04 Sep 2026 5-minute read features & updates

Recreate: Color Like an Artist

Ever found a coloring page you love, only to stare at the blank version and wonder, “Okay... where do I even start?” Recreate gives you a little help: see how the artist colored it, borrow their colors or techniques, or simply use it for inspiration.

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.

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.

A group photo of the female team members of Lake Coloring app

04 Mar 2026 4-minute read features & updates BEHIND THE SCENES

Why International Women's Day Is the Most Important Holiday at Lake Coloring

At Lake, more than half of our team has always been women. So have the majority of our artists, and the majority of our users. International Women's Day isn't a campaign for us - it's a reflection of who we are.

17 Feb 2026 2-minute read features & updates

Is the Lake Coloring app free?

Yes, you can use Lake for free. And there’s more included than you might expect. From coloring pages and journal entries to 240+ shades and intuitive brushes ... here’s everything you get from us 🙃

11 Feb 2026 2-minute read features & updates

When the sunset is green: designing for colorblind users

Color shapes how we feel and how we create, but not everyone sees it the same way. Colorblindness affects more people than we think, and thoughtful design choices can make creativity more inclusive.

11 Jul 2025 2-minute read features & updates tutorials

Learn digital coloring the easy way: Video Tutorials now in Lake

Let's be honest - nothing kills your creative vibe faster than staring at a bunch of tools and thinking, "What the heck does this button do?" We've all been there. You download a coloring app for stress relief, ready to zen out, and instead you're more confused than relaxed. Well, that ends now.

02 Jul 2025 2-minute read features & updates

The Best Coloring App in 2025

Looking for the best coloring app in 2025? Lake Coloring is the perfect choice for anyone who loves relaxing and creative digital coloring. With beautiful artwork made by real artists, this app offers a calm and mindful experience that helps reduce stress and boost creativity.