Four new activity books from Skyhorse Publishing will allow parents to join their children during playtime, allowing them to temporarily put aside their worries and reignite their imagination.
Paisleys: Coloring for Everyone,
Paisleys: Coloring for Artists, Mandalas: Coloring for Everyone, and
Mandalas: Coloring for Artists are the perfect activity books for parents to enjoy with their children!
Since
2013, coloring books targeted to adults have topped bestselling charts,
selling more than 1.4 million copies in over twenty-two languages.
Skyhorse’s four books, the
only adult coloring books on the market with perforations, will
allow budding artists to gift or display their beautiful creations! With
a tremendous capacity to combat stress, it’s no surprise that adult
coloring books have become the biggest trend!
This
four-book series features vibrant illustrations and detailed
introductions highlighting the
history of both the paisley and mandala motifs. Eleven pages of
full-color designs illustrate, for the beginner or advanced artist, the
design and coloring typical of these ancient patterns. Easy-to-follow
steps reveal how artists can draw mandalas and paisleys
freehand or via their computer.
Our Thoughts
I love to color, always have. I just don't get that same peaceful feeling when coloring a princess coloring book with my daughters though. Doodling designs, much like henna, is something I love, but to have a coloring book with premade designs in them is awesome.
Each page has a beautiful, intricately designed paisley or mandala. It's hard to color in a book because of the binding, so these books were made with perforated pages so you can (EASILY!) tear them out and color on a flat surface, which, aside from the designs themselves, is probably my most favorite feature.
Some designs have bigger markings, and are real simple to color. Some of the designs are very very tiny, and even the smallest coloring pencil tip of mine just doesn't get it as good as I want it to, but it is still fun to do in any case.
You can make the colors bold or soft, and if done with a good eye, these can easily be framed and placed on the wall as art, the designs are that pretty.
Doing any type of repetitive activity with your hands is very therapeutic. I love to play some zen music in the background and sit with my daughters while we all color, my mind just wanders, it is a lovely relaxation experience!
Reviewed by Jackie
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