Mindful Colouring
Mindful colouring asks us to pay attention to the present moment, not to thoughts about yesterday, tomorrow, or what comes next. It can reduce stress and improve mood, memory, and overall well‑being, useful in brain injury recovery.
The colouring pages on this site are hand‑drawn by the artists listed below and shared in good faith.
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Meet Erin G.
Aaniin (Hello!), my name is Erin Gustafson and I am an Anishinaabe visual artist and musician from Fort Frances, ON with cultural ties and registered to Couchiching FN. Art has always been a big part of my life and is often related to the beautiful landscape found in Northwestern Ontario. I frequently experimented with different forms of artistic expression throughout my life, including sketching, acrylic and watercolour painting, embroidery, beadwork, sewing, resin art and other mediums. While I thoroughly enjoy bringing my own artistic visions to life, I equally value the perspective that other people bring to my art. My ideas about art are founded on the individual experience of the viewer or participant and the perspective they bring to the piece; every individual will see or internalize art in a different way, allowing it to bring on a meaning that could never come to be from the perspective of the artist alone. This is especially true when it comes to colouring pages!
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Erin’s belief is that creating art is a means of self-expression and can be spiritually healing if approached mindfully. While the end-result can be very satisfying, the work that you do in your art can also be applied to your own self; creating in any capacity teaches you patience, balance, observation, and often causes you to stop and think about each part relating to the whole. These concepts can often be transferred to the own work we do with ourselves in our healing journey, whatever capacity that may be.
You are encouraged to make the drawings your own in whatever way you can. Feel free to add lines, textures, designs or fill it in as simply as you wish. You’re encouraged to send your creations my way!
Meet Maya S.
As of 2026, Maya Stone is a student in her third year at the University of Guelph in the Creative Arts, Health, and Wellness program. The University of Guelph describes the program as “the first undergraduate program of its kind in Canada, where students explore the artistic, psychological, and therapeutic components of the creative arts and their connections to healthcare and human wellness”.
For the 2026 Summer season, Maya joined the Keep Your Head Up Team where she was able to apply her education to practical experience and created mindful colouring pages on behalf of the foundation, that highlighted activities people with a brain injury can try and partake in during the four seasons.
Spring is a gentle reminder that your brain can grow after hardship. The symbols on this coloring page point to small joys, butterflies, flowers, raindrops, and simple ways to cope while recovering from a concussion. Color the blossoms and let your mind rest in a garden of small, hopeful steps.
Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a burst of energy for your brain, a sign that joy can come back after cloudy days. The symbols on this colouring page, popsicles, sailboats, and seashells, celebrate small pleasures and remind you to rest and reconnect. Colour the sunshine and enjoy these refreshing moments.
Fall is a warm hug for your brain, showing that simple routines can soothe you after chaos. The symbols of scarves, teapots, and puzzle pieces point out small comforts and remind you to slow down and rebuild. Colour the changing leaves and let your mind move in calm, steady steps.
Winter reminds us that rest matters as much as progress. The symbols on this coloring page snowflakes, sleeping cats, and steaming cups highlight quiet moments and gently prompt you to pause and notice your needs. Color and let healing happen.
