I have hand issues so I have found the easiest for me to use are gel pens and the Bic Markit pens. The Bic come in fine and ultra fine point. I like the fine point, the ultra fine are very fine. I have a few of those to fill in the small spaces. Big Lots has a very nice set of gel pens in a closing metal case 36 various types of pens for $10. The books I got from Walmart are not my favorite, they may have more now since it's so popular. I found a whole display case of the books at Kroger recently, I had never seen that brand before, I got one and like it. What I like is a good heavy weight paper printed on only one side with perforations for easy removal. Walmart does have sets of the Bic Markits and some gel pens. Walmart online I believe has a lot more books to choose from.

I like colored pencils and gel pens. Its a great gift! (giving them myself)

I agree with raven. I like to use pencils and gel pens, but for anyone with arthritis in the hands, the pens would be easier. Could you get a set of each?

My sister gave our mother a couple for her birthday along with 3 dozen coloured pencils in sturdy plastic case.

I've made notes of all your suggestions re pens, pencils, etc. Surprised to see that some Kroger and Big Lots have them. Tomorrow I'll send off an order through WM, because that is the easiest for me.

I hope the title Adults on the books, doesn't confuse any of the residents!

Thanks to all of you.

I recently purchased this book by creative haven for gifts for my sisters. I like the creative haven books they are good quality and a large variety.

Walmart book

Bic Markit set

Living in an Assisted living, and knowing the residents like I do, because of hand controls, limited space this might not go over. It takes a steady hand to do many of these pictures.

I think I may ask for adult coloring books and colored pencils from Santa this year. I always enjoyed playing with my grand children and great niece coloring away. So much fun as this article suggests. Thanks for the suggestions.

I bought some books and gel pens last week when AC Moore had a sale 3 books for $10 (Creative Haven and more) so I picked up several. They also had a great set of 52 gel pens for $10 (reg. $24 - they have them now for $12.99 until ?) in a tin case so I got 4 sets. I colored my first pic and love the way it came out (I'll post a pic later). I get so engrossed in how to place the colors that it keeps my going for hours. I make copies of the prints so I always have the blank original.

I'm giving some books and pens to family members for Christmas. Also, Staples has Sharpies fine and Xfine on sale 24 colors for $10 which is a good deal. I bought both as I can use them for my other paid art work.

Suggestion: If you are buying coloring books for elder people, I'd find ones with larger spaces to color as some of the books are so intricate that someone with bad eyes and nervous or painful hands will have a difficult time, IMO. Many of the books have tiny spaces to color and it's hard on the eyes.

I'm learning how to blend and add touches to give my pictures depth. FUN!!!

I've been ordering the Creative Haven books through Amazon - fast delivery although they did send me a duplicate of one book I ordered (and omitted the other). I'm doing a combo of "real life" and "design" for changing moods. I like the Creative Haven books as they mostly are on one side only and can be taken out of the books via perforations easily. (This would definitely help clients to share books.)

I agree I like the creative haven books too. I don't know what AC Moore is so we must not have them here. Those are good prices. I am already out of ink in several of my gel pens, the ones I really like and use more frequently. I need to find singles in those colors.