Books with author Noble Mary

Exotic birds and butterflies, hypnotic paisley prints, and flowers galore — these mehndi designs offer colorists an array of exciting challenges. Derived from the ancient art of henna body painting, 31 striking patterns are based on authentic Indian, African, and Middle Eastern sources. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Mehndi Designs and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Bring Hans Christian Andersen's beloved story of a marvelous little sea creature to life with this delightful coloring book. Eight ready-to-color scenes recall memorable moments in the charming tale, among them the little mermaid's discovery of a shipwrecked young prince, her pact with the evil Sea Witch, and her transformation into a human being.The pictures are printed on special paper that allows light to shine through it. First cut the pages from the book as neatly as you can. Then color the pictures, using crayons, felt-tip pens, or paints. You'll get particularly interesting effects if you color both sides, using different colors on the backs than on the fronts. When the pictures are taped to a window, the sunlight shines through them, the way it shines through colored glass!Please refer to the inside back cover for coloring hints and identifications for the scenes. The order of the pages is your key to the identifications, so make a record of them before removing the pages from the book.

The intricate designs in this unique coloring book reflect traditional imagery from China ― where kites originated more than 2,000 years ago. Originally used in the military to send signals to troops, kites were made of silk and bamboo. In the last thousand years since paper was invented, kites have been used as a pleasant pastime and to ward off bad luck. Many of the images bear symbolic meanings: flowers stand for harmony, cranes signify long life, dragons represent prosperity. Color with crayons or markers, hold up to a window, and they're ready to glow! 16 black-and-white illustrations.

In the Chinese culture, each person is linked by their birth date to an animal sign that defines character traits. Astrology lovers will be charmed by this collection of stickers representing the 12 Chinese Zodiac symbols: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. The animals are depicted in rich, elegant detail, and finished with a variety of decorative borders. Plus, the Chinese characters are included for each symbol.

The art of Claude Monet reveals a delicately colored world of harbors and beaches, roads and gardens. With this book, serious colorists can create their own versions of this famous Impressionist's lovely landscapes, seascapes, and graceful figures. Thirty works include Water Lilies I, The Regatta at Argenteuil, and others.From great works of the Italian Renaissance to masterpieces from the Impressionist movement, the Dover Masterworks series offers more experienced colorists the opportunity to re-create some of the world's most famous paintings.The illustrations are printed on only one side of perforated pages, making it easy for artists to remove and display their finished pieces.The original paintings are included in full color on the inside covers for reference.

Angels reign supreme — in fiction, in art, and in the popular imagination. These thirty full-page images of celestial beings will enchant colorists with their ethereal beauty. Set against intricately embellished backgrounds and borders, the heavenly messengers are depicted in a variety of poses — playing a lute or a harp, sitting in a blossom-filled garden, admiring a pond full of water lilies, surrounded by peacocks or hummingbirds. Spend some time with these winged creatures and you, too, will be touched by an angel!

Thirty-one striking adaptations of authentic native art depict, among other subjects, a Mixtec circular design from an incised gourd rattle, religious figures from a Metepec candlestick, and images of jaguars taken from a Guerrero lacquered chest. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Mexican Folk Art and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Previously published as Mexican Folk Art Coloring Book.

Timeless treasures by 37 Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters include Renoir's Girl with a Watering Can, Toulouse-Lautrec's poster portrait of Jane Avril, Monet's Water Lilies, self-portraits by Gauguin and van Gogh, plus works by Cassatt, Cézanne, Degas, Pissarro, Sargent, Seurat, and many others.Printed on one side only, these 60 full-page illustrations can be colored with a variety of media, including watercolors. All paintings appear in their original colors on the inside covers, and notes provide information on each artist.