# Psychedelic Coloring Books Alexander Williamson's Psychedelic Coloring Book is Designed for Adults By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-coloring-book References: [kicktraq](http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1487148028/the-psychedelic-coloring-book/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1487148028/the-psychedelic-coloring-book) The Psychedelic Coloring Book is an aptly-named book that allows avid [adult coloring enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-color-cove) to add in colors to intricate black-and-white psychedelic art. The surreal artwork was created by Lynnwood, Washington-based artist Alexander Williamson. The high-quality 32 page coloring book includes black-and-white line artwork drawn from Williamson's most detailed and complex illustrations. The illustrations occupy themes of the surreal, [psychedelia and pop art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) along with explorations of nature, animals, geometry and layering, all of which allow for endless coloring possibilities. The Psychedelic Coloring Book is printed on high-quality, sturdy white paper. This allows people to use everything from colored pencils and markers to pastels and even paints to create their individual psychedelic masterpieces. The pages will be one-sided and robust enough to be saved and framed. Williamson has taken to [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorpik-pen) to raise funds for production of the book. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adult Coloring Books:** There is a growing trend of adults engaging in coloring activities as a form of relaxation and stress relief. - **Surreal Art:** The popularity of coloring books featuring intricate and surreal artwork is on the rise. - **Psychedelic Art:** There is a demand for coloring books that include psychedelic art themes and designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing Industry:** The publishing industry can tap into the adult coloring book trend by producing and distributing a wide range of coloring books for adults. - **Art Supplies Industry:** The art supplies industry can benefit from the growing popularity of adult coloring books by offering a variety of high-quality coloring materials and tools. - **Printing Industry:** The printing industry can explore innovative printing techniques and materials to cater to the increasing demand for coloring books with intricate designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happypagesai.md) - [Custom Coloring Pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-coloring-book-generator.md) - [Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-activity-book.md) - [Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart.md) - [Creative Coloring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorfun.md) - [AI Coloring Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-coloring-pages.md) - [AI Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-pages-ai.md) - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorjoy.md) - [AI Coloring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorizy.md)