Pros:
- Neat paper
- Not as pix-elated as similar
- Some great designs
- Nice Variety
Cons:
- Some may be too detailed for me
So I got this around the same time I got a lot of other coloring books. What really sold this for me were some of the beautiful pictures of women/dancers. There are several great designs in here but there are a few that may not be for me. Some seem too detailed for the kind of median I work with. That being said there is a huge variety of images to select from.
Watercolor:
Use very small amounts of water and it's possible. Obviously this is not made for watercolor but it's possible. I used very light amounts and allowed time to dry after a few colors. I would leave a page below and above and close the book to keep the paper from wrinkling.
Marker:
If you plan to use marker on some of the designs keep at least two pages under the page you are working on. The marker will bleed and you will clearly see the design on the back but it's kind of fun.
Colored Pencil:
The obvious choice of median. I don't use pens like others but I do use color pencil and it worked well. I was not able to do some of the smallest details but I was happy with the way my design turned out and the pencil was very vibrant on it.
Photo of the book shows it compared to my sketchbook that is 11" x 14". The butterfly photo is with watercolor. The full color one is with colored pencil.
If you do not see photos please allow Amazon a few days to process them.
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Good Coloring Book with a Couple Flaws!
I recently discovered adult coloring books as a tool for stress relief and I was delighted with the idea since I loved coloring when I was younger! I searched a lot to see what types of coloring books were available and ordered a number of them, along with a big box of colored pencils, and a sharpener. As soon as everything arrived, I picked up this coloring book and happily began coloring, almost instantly feeling myself relax!There are a number of pros and cons for this book. I'll start with the pros. First of all, I like the variety of designs. This book contains a lot of different mandalas and henna-inspired patterns so if you like that, this coloring book would suit you well. There are 48 total designs, with one design per sheet of paper, so you can tear out each picture if you want and hang them up. The designs are printed on medium-thick paper which works well with my colored pencils but I think colored pens would bleed unless you put a couple sheets of paper behind the page you are coloring. This book is also fairly affordable so if you are just getting started with coloring books and want to test it out without spending a lot of money, this one may be a good choice.I have also found a couple of cons with this coloring book. Most of the designs are fairly easy to color but there are a few that are incredibly small and very sharp colored pencils MIGHT work. The book is also not a full-size book like all of the other ones I purchased. It measures approximately 8 1/2" by 8 1/2" so it is a smaller, square-shaped book. While I was definitely surprised by the size of it, this book would also be easy to stick in a purse and take to work or somewhere if you have to wait around for awhile.Overall, I like this coloring book and would recommend it to anyone who is just getting started with adult coloring books. I bought one for my mom and she is enjoying it as well. There are a few issues that prevented me from giving this book five stars but I am still enjoying it and have found that it is really helping to relieve my stress level. For me, the simple, quiet act of coloring makes me feel calm and peaceful as well as accomplished when the picture is finished! I have included a couple of my finished pictures with this review. I used the Sargent Art 22-7251 Colored Pencils, Pack of 50, Assorted Colors and they work really well with this book. All in all, I'd recommend this coloring book to anyone looking to relieve some stress by coloring!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
- Neat paper
- Not as pix-elated as similar
- Some great designs
- Nice Variety
Cons:
- Some may be too detailed for me
So I got this around the same time I got a lot of other coloring books. What really sold this for me were some of the beautiful pictures of women/dancers. There are several great designs in here but there are a few that may not be for me. Some seem too detailed for the kind of median I work with. That being said there is a huge variety of images to select from.
Watercolor:
Use very small amounts of water and it's possible. Obviously this is not made for watercolor but it's possible. I used very light amounts and allowed time to dry after a few colors. I would leave a page below and above and close the book to keep the paper from wrinkling.
Marker:
If you plan to use marker on some of the designs keep at least two pages under the page you are working on. The marker will bleed and you will clearly see the design on the back but it's kind of fun.
Colored Pencil:
The obvious choice of median. I don't use pens like others but I do use color pencil and it worked well. I was not able to do some of the smallest details but I was happy with the way my design turned out and the pencil was very vibrant on it.
Photo of the book shows it compared to my sketchbook that is 11" x 14". The butterfly photo is with watercolor. The full color one is with colored pencil.
If you do not see photos please allow Amazon a few days to process them.
Lovely Coloring Book with a Variety of Designs
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
Pros:Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
- Neat paper
- Not as pix-elated as similar
- Some great designs
- Nice Variety
Cons:
- Some may be too detailed for me
So I got this around the same time I got a lot of other coloring books. What really sold this for me were some of the beautiful pictures of women/dancers. There are several great designs in here but there are a few that may not be for me. Some seem too detailed for the kind of median I work with. That being said there is a huge variety of images to select from.
Watercolor:
Use very small amounts of water and it's possible. Obviously this is not made for watercolor but it's possible. I used very light amounts and allowed time to dry after a few colors. I would leave a page below and above and close the book to keep the paper from wrinkling.
Marker:
If you plan to use marker on some of the designs keep at least two pages under the page you are working on. The marker will bleed and you will clearly see the design on the back but it's kind of fun.
Colored Pencil:
The obvious choice of median. I don't use pens like others but I do use color pencil and it worked well. I was not able to do some of the smallest details but I was happy with the way my design turned out and the pencil was very vibrant on it.
Photo of the book shows it compared to my sketchbook that is 11" x 14". The butterfly photo is with watercolor. The full color one is with colored pencil.
If you do not see photos please allow Amazon a few days to process them.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
There are a number of pros and cons for this book. I'll start with the pros. First of all, I like the variety of designs. This book contains a lot of different mandalas and henna-inspired patterns so if you like that, this coloring book would suit you well. There are 48 total designs, with one design per sheet of paper, so you can tear out each picture if you want and hang them up. The designs are printed on medium-thick paper which works well with my colored pencils but I think colored pens would bleed unless you put a couple sheets of paper behind the page you are coloring. This book is also fairly affordable so if you are just getting started with coloring books and want to test it out without spending a lot of money, this one may be a good choice.
I have also found a couple of cons with this coloring book. Most of the designs are fairly easy to color but there are a few that are incredibly small and very sharp colored pencils MIGHT work. The book is also not a full-size book like all of the other ones I purchased. It measures approximately 8 1/2" by 8 1/2" so it is a smaller, square-shaped book. While I was definitely surprised by the size of it, this book would also be easy to stick in a purse and take to work or somewhere if you have to wait around for awhile.
Overall, I like this coloring book and would recommend it to anyone who is just getting started with adult coloring books. I bought one for my mom and she is enjoying it as well. There are a few issues that prevented me from giving this book five stars but I am still enjoying it and have found that it is really helping to relieve my stress level. For me, the simple, quiet act of coloring makes me feel calm and peaceful as well as accomplished when the picture is finished! I have included a couple of my finished pictures with this review. I used the [[ASIN:B0027PA1AU Sargent Art 22-7251 Colored Pencils, Pack of 50, Assorted Colors]] and they work really well with this book. All in all, I'd recommend this coloring book to anyone looking to relieve some stress by coloring!
Good Coloring Book with a Couple Flaws!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
I recently discovered adult coloring books as a tool for stress relief and I was delighted with the idea since I loved coloring when I was younger! I searched a lot to see what types of coloring books were available and ordered a number of them, along with a big box of colored pencils, and a sharpener. As soon as everything arrived, I picked up this coloring book and happily began coloring, almost instantly feeling myself relax!Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
There are a number of pros and cons for this book. I'll start with the pros. First of all, I like the variety of designs. This book contains a lot of different mandalas and henna-inspired patterns so if you like that, this coloring book would suit you well. There are 48 total designs, with one design per sheet of paper, so you can tear out each picture if you want and hang them up. The designs are printed on medium-thick paper which works well with my colored pencils but I think colored pens would bleed unless you put a couple sheets of paper behind the page you are coloring. This book is also fairly affordable so if you are just getting started with coloring books and want to test it out without spending a lot of money, this one may be a good choice.
I have also found a couple of cons with this coloring book. Most of the designs are fairly easy to color but there are a few that are incredibly small and very sharp colored pencils MIGHT work. The book is also not a full-size book like all of the other ones I purchased. It measures approximately 8 1/2" by 8 1/2" so it is a smaller, square-shaped book. While I was definitely surprised by the size of it, this book would also be easy to stick in a purse and take to work or somewhere if you have to wait around for awhile.
Overall, I like this coloring book and would recommend it to anyone who is just getting started with adult coloring books. I bought one for my mom and she is enjoying it as well. There are a few issues that prevented me from giving this book five stars but I am still enjoying it and have found that it is really helping to relieve my stress level. For me, the simple, quiet act of coloring makes me feel calm and peaceful as well as accomplished when the picture is finished! I have included a couple of my finished pictures with this review. I used the [[ASIN:B0027PA1AU Sargent Art 22-7251 Colored Pencils, Pack of 50, Assorted Colors]] and they work really well with this book. All in all, I'd recommend this coloring book to anyone looking to relieve some stress by coloring!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2016
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