You just want to sit down, pick up a marker, and stop thinking.
We all love a beautiful set of 60 colored pencils. Blending shades and bringing a blank page to life is a wonderful artistic experience. But let’s be honest: after a long, exhausting day of making choices at work and at home, staring at a blank page and deciding which colors to use can feel like just another project.
Sometimes your brain doesn’t need more decisions. It just needs a rest. That’s the whole idea behind monochrome coloring books: every page is designed for a single color, so the only decision left is which marker to pick up.
This guide covers 20+ monochrome coloring books, organized by mood, so you can go straight to the collection that fits your evening instead of scrolling the entire shop. Every collection below works on one simple therapeutic principle: one color, zero decisions, twenty minutes of actual quiet. Pick your favorite pen, follow the guides, and watch the image reveal itself.
“This is absolutely perfect for my OCD. So relaxing to colour without the stress of choosing colours.” — Charmayn, verified buyer
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Why One Color Changes Everything
One pencil. One marker. One color you picked before you sat down. That’s the last decision you make.
Everything else is already there: the design, the structure, where to fill next. Your hand moves, the page fills, and twenty minutes disappear in a way that actually feels like rest.
Whether you prefer cute cozy characters or highly intricate geometric patterns, the one-color system works for both. The calm is in the constraint.
The AnIsGOtt Design system includes 3 coloring styles per design: Classic Outline (any colors, total freedom) · Shadow Guide (one color, gray areas, no visible marks) · Pattern Guide (one color, X marks, best with dark or opaque colors)
Choose by How You Feel Tonight
Not sure which collection is yours? Download free sample pages first. No waiting, no risk.
For Deep Focus & Anxiety Relief
When your mind is racing and you need rhythmic, repetitive motion to lower your heart rate and quiet your thoughts: Mindful Mosaics, Mandala Monochrome, and Botanical Monochrome are your books. Structured, symmetrical, meditative.
→ Try free samples — Deep Focus & Anxiety Relief
For the Dark & Mystical Soul
When you want to turn off the overhead lights, light a candle, and escape into a moody aesthetic: Dark Academia Gothic, Nocturna Folk Art, Mystical Monochrome, and Oddlings are waiting. Each one feels like stepping into a different world.
→ Try free samples — Dark & Mystical
For Venting & Humor
When you’re just done with the day and need attitude more than ambiance: Monochrome Moods delivers swear words, bold quotes, and sarcastic motivation. Color out your frustrations.
→ Try free samples — Bold & Easy
For Slow Mornings & Cozy Rituals
When you want gentle, unhurried lines with your coffee: Cozy Cottages, Relaxing Monochrome, Vintage Blooms, and Wabi Sabi lean into rural charm and quiet, Japanese-inspired simplicity.
→ Try free samples — Cozy & Botanical
For Fantasy, Myth & Seasonal Magic
When you want to escape into a bigger world: Draconis (dragons), Valhalla Norse (viking gods), Wonderlost (dark Alice-inspired fantasy), and seasonal picks like Christmas Monochrome and the newly arrived Midnight Coven (witchy cats, cozy Halloween) and GRIMLORE (classic Halloween horror) round out the library for whenever the mood strikes.
An Abundant Library for Your Peace of Mind
A relaxing ritual shouldn’t stress your budget. Every AnIsGOtt Design collection gives you 50 high-resolution designs starting at $3.99, enough pages for weeks of quiet evenings without ever running out.
Love more than one mood? Mix and match and save instantly at checkout:
| Books | Discount | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 3 | 40% off | BUNDLE3 |
| Sweet spot | 6 | 50% off | BUNDLE6 |
| Full library | 10 | 60% off | BUNDLE10 |
All books include instant PDF download + individual PNG files for Procreate and GoodNotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What format are the files? PDF (optimized for home printing) + individual PNG files sized for iPad apps like Procreate and GoodNotes.
What paper should I use? Regular printer paper works fine for pencils. For alcohol-based markers, use cardstock 160gsm+ to prevent bleed-through.
Can I print as many copies as I want? Yes, unlimited personal prints per purchase.
How do the bundle discounts work? Add items to your Etsy cart and apply the code at checkout.