You and your partner can color the exact same picture and reveal your results at the end. Starting with identical lines and blank spaces, you’ll each bring your own creativity, mood, and personality into the design. It’s a playful way to see how your personalities show up through color choices, shading styles, and the tiny details you focus on—cue the “why did you make the sky purple?” conversations.
The fun part? Seeing just how different (or surprisingly similar) your finished pieces turn out.
Instructions
Pick a time that works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
Hop on a video call using Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
Choose how you’d like to colour:
- Digitally: Download the app Colorfly (available on iOS and Android) or other colouring apps. Pick the same design so you’re starting with an identical image.
- Traditionally: Print the same colouring sheets and gather your markers, pencils, or crayons.
Set a timer for 30–60 minutes and start colouring at the same time.
Keep your screens or pages hidden; once finished, show the picture to your partner
Take a screenshot or photo of your side-by-side creations.
After the reveal, talk about your choices.
Even though you’re starting from the exact same picture, your results will likely look completely different.
Your colour choices can reflect your mood and personality.
Your interpretation shows how you see the world: realistic, bold, dreamy, minimal, dramatic.
Your focus reveals your thinking style: detail-oriented or big-picture.
Your process shows whether you plan ahead or create as you go.
It’s a playful, low-pressure way to notice how two people can begin in the same place and still create something uniquely their own!
Elevate This Date!
🎨 Instead of colouring it how you normally would, colour the picture the way you think your partner would.
🤖 Upload both pictures and ask ChatGPT to describe the differences. See what it notices about your colour choices, mood, creativity, and overall style.
🍷 Pair with tea, wine, mocktails, or your favorite snacks
🎶 Play music in the background