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  • Creative Mindfulness: Delightful Gardens: On-the-Go Adult Coloring Books

    Racehorse Publishing

    Paperback (Racehorse, May 10, 2016)
    Color fantastic florals and a gathering of garden animals in this travel-sized coloring companion.Relaxing in the garden with a hot cup of tea and the sound of birds chirping is enough to melt stress away. Similarly, adult coloring provides an artistic outlet for the anxiety that comes with daily life. However, it’s often restricted to an oversized page that requires a large surface to color. Creative Mindfulness: Delightful Gardens brings you travel-sized illustrations of beautiful gardens to help you de-stress virtually anywhere. Explore a variety of inspiring floral and animal designs to color at home or on the go.Twenty-four black-and-white illustrations, printed on perforated pages so that each can be removed to share or display, await your artistic touch! Each page is comprised of sturdy art stock that accommodates any coloring medium—whether your preference is markers, crayons, colored pencils, or pens. This book is must-have for those seeking a way to find tranquility in their lives, artists looking to improve their craft, or those simply wanting to give the gift of coloring.The features of this book include:Twenty-four original black-and-white designs for your coloring pleasure, printed on single-sided perforated pagesHigh-quality, sturdy paper that can withstand travel and wear-and-tearPerfectly sized illustrations to fit in pockets and bagsIf you’re in need of a quiet and lush escape, Creative Mindfulness: Delightful Gardens is a must-have. In a setting of peace, these comforting designs are guaranteed to provide hours of creative relaxation and rejuvenation for colorists. Grab your colored pencils and de-stress. Fill your days with color and the captivating beauty of a garden—anywhere!
  • Exotic Chickens: Coloring for Everyone

    Racehorse Publishing

    Paperback (Racehorse, Feb. 9, 2016)
    Exotic chicken breeds are not only a staple of farm life but also a unique backyard pet for bird enthusiasts to watch and keep. The many beautiful varieties of fowl, with their distinctive crests and colorful plumes, have provided inspiration for artists for centuries. And now, you can share in that tradition with this easy-to-use coloring book that will spark your imagination and help you de-stress.Exotic Chickens: Coloring for Everyone offers forty-six fully colored images that will inspire you as you color the forty-six black-and-white templates that are perforated so that each one can be removed to be displayed. The designs have been created specifically for you with stunning varieties such as the Golden Laced Wyandotte, Polish Hen, Crèvecoeur, and the Houdan all illustrated in this book. Whether you’re an artist looking to improve your craft, or simply just an average joe who finds coloring enjoyable and relaxing, this book is a must-have guaranteed to bring hours of artistic fun. Whether your style is realistic or whimsical, you can color these illustrations however you like.This vibrant compilation includes: An introduction to exotic breeds Forty-six original black-and-white designs for your coloring pleasure on single-sided perforated pages Forty-six full-color versions of the designs to inspire and guide you while coloringIf you find yourself intrigued by the beauty and diversity of these fine fowl, this book is a must-have, guaranteed to provide hours of creative entertainment. Gather your colored pencils, get comfortable, and start coloring your vision for these unique designs!
  • Creative Mindfulness: A Forest of Tranquility: On-the-Go Adult Coloring Books

    Racehorse Publishing

    Paperback (Racehorse, Feb. 9, 2016)
    The stress of being constantly on the move makes it difficult to find time to unleash your creative energy. Adult coloring provides an artistic outlet, but it’s often restricted to spreading out on an oversized page. Creative Mindfulness: A Forest of Tranquility provides travel-sized artwork to help you de-stress anywhere. Explore a variety of inspiring animal and floral designs to color at home or in-transit.Twenty-four black-and-white illustrations, perforated so that each can be removed to share or display, await your ingenuity. The designs have been created specifically to help you see the forest for the trees! Each page is on a sturdy art stock and fits any coloring medium whether your preference is markers, crayons, colored pencils, or pens. These comforting designs will help you relax and rejuvenate and then share your finished art. Whether you are an artist looking to improve your craft, seek a way to find calmness, or want to give someone the gift of coloring, this pocket-sized book is a must-have guaranteed to bring hours of artistic fun.In summary, the features of this book include:Twenty-four original black-and-white designs for your coloring pleasure on single-sided perforated pagesHigh-quality, sturdy paper that can withstand travel and wear-and-tearPerfectly sized for pockets and bagsIf you need to book an excursion to peacefulness but are always on the go, this book is a must-have, guaranteed to provide hours of creative relaxation. Get comfortable, and start coloring your vision for these unique designs!
  • Mandalas: Coloring for Artists

    Skyhorse Publishing

    Paperback (Skyhorse, June 2, 2015)
    Discover the stress-reducing benefits of coloring intricate mandala designs.“I sketched every morning in a notebook a small circular drawing, a mandala, which seemed to correspond to my inner situation at the time. . . . Only gradually did I discover what the mandala really is . . . the self, the wholeness of the personality, which if all goes well is harmonious.” —Carl JungMandalas are recognized throughout the world for their beautiful and intricate designs. Originating in Buddhist and Hindu traditions, they are often painstakingly created by practitioners of those beliefs as a means of meditation and prayer.Despite the ornate nature of mandalas, which often include Buddhas and complex shapes and images, the designs are perfect for the everyday—or expert—artists to explore and color. They present an opportunity to relax and unwind, and are perfect as a creative outlet.Mandalas: Coloring for Artists has forty-six black-and-white designs for you to color, and a gallery of full-color images as inspiration. These complex designs have been created specifically for you, and are perforated so that each one can be removed to more easily be colored. So explore your creative side, and discover the relaxing benefits of coloring mandalas.In summary, this vibrant compilation is:Includes an introduction describing the history and beauty of the mandala designFeatures forty-six original designs for readers to colorEach black-and-white design is printed on one side of a perforated page, allowing readers to remove—and frame—their artworkIncludes eleven pages of full-color images to exemplify illustrated mandalasIs releasing as part of a series of four coloring books
  • 5 Minute Bedtime Classics

    Skyhorse Publishing

    Hardcover (Racehorse for Young Readers, Aug. 20, 2019)
    A handsome collection of colorfully illustrated stories that will have your child excited for bedtime—Three Little Pigs, Mother Goose, Cinderella, and more!Dozens of fairy tales and animal stories are now in a five-minute version perfect for bedtime! These adorable classics are perfect for that final nighttime story that will send your child happily off to sleep dreaming of talking animals and magical heroes. This compilation includes a variety of well-known titles such as:CinderellaMother GooseHansel and GretelPeter RabbitRumpelstiltskinThe Little Red HenThree Little PigsAnd more!These wonderful fairy tales are accompanied by beautiful Victorian and Golden Age illustrations that will have you and your child wanting to dive in to the book itself. Your child (and you) will look forward to bedtime all day once you start reading these sweet tales. Now you can begin a wonderful new bedtime tradition with 5 Minute Bedtime Classics.
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  • Zen Patterns and Designs: Coloring for Artists

    Skyhorse Publishing

    Paperback (Skyhorse, Aug. 4, 2015)
    Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that developed in China during the Tang dynasty. Zen emphasizes a rigorous meditation practice, insight into Buddha’s nature, and the personal expression of this insight in daily life, especially for the benefit of others. Out of this tradition, beautiful and intricate art has been created over centuries to showcase the spiritual world the Zen tradition inhabits.Zen Patterns and Designs: Coloring for Artists offers forty-six fully colored Zen designs that will inspire you as you color the forty-six black-and-white templates that are perforated so that each one can be removed to be displayed. The designs have been created specifically for you. Enhanced with intricate, unique patterns and step-by-step instructions on how to best color and create beautiful work, this book has a little bit of something for everyone. So explore your creative side, and discover the relaxing benefits of coloring Zen art.In summary, this vibrant compilation:Begins with an introduction describing the history and beauty of the Zen practiceFeatures forty-six original black-and-white designs for readers to color on single-sided perforated pages, allowing them to remove and frame their artworkIncludes forty-six full-color images that exemplify the Zen tradition
  • Creative Escapes Coloring Book: Japanese Designs

    Racehorse Publishing

    Paperback (Racehorse, Aug. 9, 2016)
    The allure of Japanese culture is very strong, so much so that the motifs and styles imbue many other societies around the world. Whether it is the prevalence of food recipes, the Anime trend on television and in books, or the forward-thinking style of dress, many people love to incorporate elements from the far East into our their culture and daily lives. Whether it is fans, dragons, sushi, or kimonos, Japanese culture holds many beautiful and interesting designs—and this book provides you with the experience to color them.Creative Adult Coloring: Japanese Designs featuresAn introduction describing the history of Japanese Culture and design46 full-color images that provide a variety of design elements46 black-and-white designs to color and bring to lifeSingle-sided perforated pages that allow you to easily color and frame your finished artworkLook to the east, and see the wonder that lies in the designs of Japan. Pick up a copy of Creative Adult Coloring: Japanese Designs and let your mind run free with these stunning images.
  • Color Me Miserable: A Coloring Book for the Cranky Colorist

    Racehorse Publishing

    Paperback (Racehorse, Nov. 22, 2016)
    “What’s with all this Zen stuff everywhere?” you might be asking yourself. “Oh, it’s a way to cope with the stresses of daily life,” they tell you. “Oh, it’s so relaxing and peaceful,” they say. If you’re one of those people who are perplexed by those sentiments, and understand the tragic hopelessness of life, don’t worry: there’s still a coloring book for you, too. While most of these distractions embrace the idea of peace and tranquility, Color Me Miserable aims to nurture and encourage your inner grouch. It’s here to lend a colored pencil or two to help prop up the crushing weight of this dismal life, as it presses down on you with all of its ambiguity and uncertainty. It gets you. It takes phrases like “This Sucks” or “Disappointed” and plasters them right smack on top of all those pretty flowers—that taunt you with their cheery, majestic rainbows of colorful delight—and makes them a mocking protest of all things charming, wonderful, and sweet. These designs may even make your feel more mindful—of your misery. This book includes perforated pages which are printed on one side, allowing colorists to remove and display their finished works of art or throw them away easily. Color Me Miserable is a coloring collection for all those people out there who look at this beautiful world—sunshine, ice cream, pizza, cats in costumes, the smell of nail polish—and say “Who cares?”
  • Stained Glass: Coloring for Everyone

    Skyhorse Publishing

    Paperback (Skyhorse, May 2, 2017)
    Often seen in churches and historical buildings, stained glass works of art are intricate, vibrant designs made of colored panes of glass. Create your own entrancing designs by coloring the elegant patterns within these pages.In this book, you'll find:An introduction to the history and art form of stained glassForty-five original black-and-white designs for your coloring pleasure on single-sided perforated pagesForty-five full-color versions of the designs to inspire and guide you while coloringThe pages of this adult coloring book are guaranteed to provide hours of relaxing entertainment. Let your creativity spread its wings as you explore the rich world of stained glass. Gather your colored pencils, markers, or whatever medium you prefer, and imagine the possibilities.
  • Paisleys: Coloring for Artists

    Skyhorse Publishing

    Paperback (Skyhorse, June 2, 2015)
    Discover the stress-reducing benefits of coloring paisley designs.Originating in ancient Persia, the paisley design became popular in the West after its importation by European nations. The shawls on which the beautiful and intricate designs often appeared were considered to be a luxury throughout the early 1800s and were therefore highly sought after. Since then, the paisley has continued to be popular in fashion, with the swirling teardrop design decorating everything from textiles and interior designs to cell phone cases and all sorts of handicraft items.Far from being just a fashionable and fun design, the paisley is also a wonderful device for coloring. Its ornate swirls and lines provide a myriad of coloring opportunities, which can serve as an outlet for your creativity. In addition, exploring and admiring the minute details of each paisley, and adding color to them as you see fit, can help you relieve your everyday stress.Paisleys: Coloring for Artists has forty-six black–and-white designs for you to color and a gallery of full-color images that serve as inspiration. These designs have been created specifically for you, and are perforated so that each one can be removed to more easily be colored. So explore your creative side, and discover the fun and relaxing benefits of coloring paisleys.In summary, this vibrant compilation is:Includes an introduction describing the history and beauty of the paisley designFeatures forty-six original designs for readers to colorEach black-and-white design is printed on one side of a perforated page, allowing readers to remove—and frame—their artworkIncludes eleven pages of full-color images to exemplify illustrated paisleysIs releasing as part of a series of four coloring books
  • Connect and Color: Mandalas: An Intricate Coloring and Dot-to-Dot Book

    Racehorse Publishing

    Paperback (Racehorse, Sept. 13, 2016)
    Dot-to-Dot images create surprising pictures when all of the dots are connected, but these are also incredibly colorable! Each of these images have more than four hundred dots, so you’ll experience the intricacies in uncovering the images, and then be able to relax with an array of beautiful mandala designs to fill with color.Mandalas have long been a symbol of peace and tranquility. This dot-to-dot book enables you to create classic mandala designs that mimic the traditional style of elegant ornamentation and geometric balance. Some of the pages feature images ready for you to color, while others have more involved dot-to-dot puzzles to solve and then fill with your favorite vibrant tones.This book includes forty-five images on pages perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display, as well as an answer key. This is the perfect book for the colorist who wants to be creative and challenged. You’ll feel relaxed while simultaneously having loads of fun trying to solve these complex puzzles. So let your worries melt away, and pick up Connect and Color: Mandalas!
  • Moroccan Motifs: Coloring for Artists

    Skyhorse Publishing

    Paperback (Skyhorse, July 5, 2016)
    Mosaics are intricate and colorful designs made of tiny tiles or broken glass and ceramics. An ancient art form, they have inspired us for generations. With Amazing Mosaics: Coloring for Artists, you can create your own mesmerizing designs by coloring the entrancing patterns within these pages. In this book, you'll find:An introduction to the history and art form of mosaicsForty-five original black-and-white designs for your coloring pleasure on single-sided perforated pagesForty-five full-color versions of the designs to inspire and guide you while coloringThe pages of this enthralling book are guaranteed to provide hours of creative entertainment. Let your creativity soar as you explore the rich world of mosaics. Gather your colored pencils, markers, or whatever medium you prefer, and start piecing together your vision for these unique designs!