Styles of Coloring - Large Side vs. Small Side Approach

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Big Strokes or Tiny Details? What Your Child’s Coloring Style Says About Them 🎨

Did you know that how kids color can reveal their personality? Some children love filling in big spaces, while others focus on tiny details. Some like structured designs, while others prefer free-flow creativity.

No style is "better"—they just show different ways kids think and express themselves! So, what does your child’s coloring style say about them? Let’s explore! 🖍️

Big & Bold: The Large Side Colorers 🎨

Does your child love coloring large sections with big, sweeping strokes? Do they finish their pages quickly and focus on the overall picture rather than small details?


🌟 What It Says About Them:

✔️ Big-picture thinker—loves looking at the final result
✔️ Confident and bold with their choices
✔️ Enjoys creativity and free expression

🚦 Possible Challenges:

❌ May rush through tasks without focusing on details
❌ Can get impatient with intricate designs

💡 How to Help Them Grow:

  • Encourage them to try small details to build patience
  • Let them mix both big and small sections for balance
  • Introduce fine-tip coloring tools like colored pencils for detail work

Tiny & Precise: The Small Side Colorers ✏️🔍

Does your child carefully color small areas, using sharp crayons or fine-tipped pencils? Do they love tiny details and spend lots of time making everything "just right"?

🌟 What It Says About Them:

✔️ Patient and detail-oriented
✔️ Enjoys precision and organization
✔️ Persistent—likes to get things "just right"

🚦 Possible Challenges:

❌ Might struggle with finishing big areas
❌ Can get frustrated if things don’t look perfect

💡 How to Help Them Grow:

  • Try fun timed challenges to encourage efficiency
  • Introduce bold coloring techniques, like large brush strokes
  • Remind them that mistakes make art fun and unique!

💡 Helping Both Types:

✅ Offer a mix of structured pages and blank pages
✅ Encourage kids to mix styles—color inside the lines but use wild, fun colors!
✅ Most importantly, let them enjoy the process—art is all about self-expression!

 


Final Thoughts: Every Child is Unique! ❤️


There’s no right or wrong way to color. Some kids focus on the big picture, some love details, and some mix both! The goal is to encourage creativity, patience, and confidence while having fun.

✨ What’s your child’s coloring style? Share in the comments! 👇🎨

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