Guide / Coloring Styles

Bold & Easy Coloring Style: Tips for Clean Marker Results

Bold & easy coloring is trending for a reason: it's satisfying and marker-friendly. Learn what it means, how to color it cleanly, and how to build cohesive palettes.

Updated February 2, 2026

What 'bold & easy' means

Bold & easy pages use thicker outlines and larger, simpler regions. That makes them faster to color, easier to keep clean, and perfect for marker palettes.

Why it works so well with markers

  • Large regions reduce tiny edge-work (less frustration).
  • Thicker lines hide minor wobble and streaks.
  • Simple shapes make palette reuse feel intentional and cohesive.

3 habits for crisp results

  1. Color the edge first, then fill the center.
  2. Work light-to-dark with 2-3 layers max per region.
  3. Use one accent color per page for a 'designed' look.

Make it consistent across a whole book

Consistency is the vibe. Save a small palette (like 8-12 colors) and reuse it across pages. Kolorio AI is built around this: colorize pages in a vibe you like, then stick to a palette so your whole set feels like a series.

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Take a photo of your coloring book page and get a clean color guide + marker-friendly palette to follow. Save palettes, keep your look consistent, and color with more confidence.

FAQ

Is bold & easy only for beginners?

Not at all. Many experienced colorists love it because it's relaxing and looks clean with markers and simple shading.

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