article_snippet.sent: The arty fad is said to have started in France, where The arty fad was promoted as both a therapeutic hobby and a way of rediscovering lost creativity.
article_snippet.sent: The allure is said to be the unadulterated pleasure of doing something for no purpose other than to enjoy the practice of colouring and staying within the lines.
article_snippet.sent: According to experts, it's a kickback against the stresses of modern life and technology, where everything, even leisure time has to be in some way useful or aspirational.
article_snippet.sent: Everyone is creative deep down
article_snippet.sent: but as you get older you get less confident in your abilities.'
article_snippet.sent: Basford says The artist success is down to people resisting modern technology in their leisure time.
article_snippet.sent: The artist adds: 'I can't draw but I like to use my hands to get creative.
highlights_snippet.sent: Experts say the pursuit allows those doing the pursuit to rediscover Experts creativity .