Books with author Mary L. Boccadoro

INTRODUCTION :“Youdoodle Summer Fun,” is a delightful mix of line art, grayscale coloring pages, and fun doodle pages. It is intended as a share book for children ages 5 thru adult. It is like paint by number, except without the numbers. You simply let your picture guide you by coloring in different shades of gray. Darkest shades get darkest colors, medium shades, medium colors and white to light areas get lightest colors. Soft core lead pencils are recommended. Colored pencils may be dipped lightly at the tip in petroleum jelly, when blending colors. When coloring your grayscale coloring page, start by doing a 2” x 2” area, coloring darkest areas first. You will be amazed at how your picture seems to have a 3D appearance. The different shades and layers of colors, will sometimes make you feel like an artist. You may want to frame your work.

" Youdoodle Halloween," is a grayscale coloring book and is part of a series. It is designed for children ages 9 and up. It is like paint by number, except without the numbers. You simply let your pictures tell you what to do. You are guided on the page by the different shades. Darkest shades get darkest colors, medium shades medium colors and white to light areas get lightest colors. Artist quality pencils are recommended for more intense color. Regular colored pencils may be used , but must have a soft lead core. This helps the colors to glide on more freely. Cue tips may be used for blending when using gel pens. Colored pencils may be dipped lightly at the tip in petroleum jelly to blend colors. You will be amazed at how your picture seems to come to life, as the different shades and layers of colors bring out a 3 D effect. You'll feel like an artist and definately feel like framing your artwork.

“ My First Holy Communion Coloring, Doodle And Prayer Offering Book, Is intended for children ages 9 and up. It contains grayscale coloring pages, doodle, and line art drawings. Grayscale coloring, is like paint by number, except without the numbers. You simply let your picture tell you what to do. You are guided by the shades on the page. Darkest shades get darkest colors, medium shades medium colors and white to light areas get lightest colors. Artist quality colored pencils are recommended for more intense color. Regular colored pencils are suitable, as long as they contain a soft lead core. You may dip them lightly at the tip, in some petroleum jelly for blending. Gel pens may be used, however may not give you the three dimentional look you desire. You may blend your gel pens, by using cue tips. Never use markers or crayons on any of your grayscale coloring pages. “ My First Holy Communion Coloring, Doodle And Prayer Offering Book, Is intended for children ages 9 and up. It contains grayscale coloring pages, doodle, and line art drawings. Grayscale coloring, is like paint by number, except without the numbers. You simply let your picture tell you what to do. You are guided by the shades on the page. Darkest shades get darkest colors, medium shades medium colors and white to light areas get lightest colors. Artist quality colored pencils are recommended for more intense color. Regular colored pencils are suitable, as long as they have a soft lead core. You may dip them lightly at the tip, in some petroleum jelly, for blending. Gel pens may be used however, may not give you the three dimentional look you desire. You may blend your gel pens, by using cue tips. Never use markers or crayons on any of your grayscale coloring pages.

“Youdoodle Easter,” is a grayscale coloring book and is part of a series. It is designed for children ages 9 and up. It is like paint by number, except without the numbers. You simply let your picture tell you what to do. You are guided by the shades on the page. Darkest shades get darkest colors, medium shades medium colors and white to light areas get lightest colors. Gel pens and artist quality colored pencils, are recommended. Cue tips may be used for blending colors, when using gel pens. Colored pencils may be dipped lightly at the tip to blend colors. Place two sheets of plain paper between pages, when coloring to prevent bleed through.. You will be amazed at how your pictures may almost seem to have a 3D appearance. The different shades and layers of colors, will sometimes make you feel like framing your artwork.