SPECIAL FREE EVENT

Saturday April 5th at Bold Coffee & Books

Arrive at 1:30pm to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 2pm. Location: 1755 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97205

EVENT DETAILS:
BOLD is thrilled to host Coloring is Good for You with Author Mackenzie Bakewell.

Coloring is Good for You—a fun, relaxing event for writers, artists, families, and friends. Discover how coloring enhances creativity, deepens connections, and promotes relaxation. Whether you’re looking to spark inspiration, unwind from stress, or share a mindful activity with loved ones, this event offers an engaging way to explore the benefits of coloring. Join us for a hands-on experience that nurtures your creative process and well-being.

Mackenzie Bakewell is a multimedia artist, author, and graphic designer with over 15 years of experience in publishing, photography, and design. Her books, including Journey of Colors, Unlocking Harmony, Coloring the Cosmos, and Coloring is Good for You, explore the power of color, creativity, and mindfulness. She’s passionate about making art accessible and helping people reconnect with their creative energy.

MEET THE AUTHOR & ARTIST

Mackenzie “ZieBee” Bakewell

Mackenzie Bakewell is a multimedia artist and author, as well as the owner of ZieBee Media, an independent publishing company. She created Journey of Colors, a coloring book product line, as a tool to help people of all ages relax, get creative, and have fun making art in their everyday lives. Mackenzie is the author of Coloring is Good for You: 13 Reasons to Color Daily, as well as Journey of Colors: A Coloring Book and Guide to Technique and Unlocking Harmony: A Coloring Book for Better Health and Inner Peace. 

Mackenzie’s areas of expertise include:

JOURNALING | THE ART OF COLORING | MULTIMEDIA ART

Mackenzie is available to speak on using creative outlets (such as coloring, photography, etc) as a tool for well-being, building positive habits, focusing the mind on gratitude, improving artistic expression, and connecting more deeply with the natural world.