Color Me Happy

Color Me Happy

Author: Lacy Mucklow

Publisher:

Published: 2014-10-27

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1937994767

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Portable art-therapy for the over-worked and over-stimulated mind " Color Me Happy offers 100 coloring templates--and a much needed creative time-out--for grown-ups in a demanding digital age.


Color At Home

Color At Home

Author: Sherry & John Petersik

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1944515097

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A fresh and fun adult coloring book full of interior design eye candy! Dive into beautiful rooms and home decor inspiration with New York Times best-selling authors Sherry & John Petersik of the popular home blog Young House Love. Illustrated by Joan Borawski, this book features intricate design details like built-in bookcases, patterned pillows, and ornate rugs that you can bring to life with your own color schemes. Each page is printed on white premium paper and offers countless opportunities to experiment with different looks without having to repaint a room or buy new furniture. Test drive different styles and color combinations before committing to them at home!


Inkspirations for Women

Inkspirations for Women

Author: Marci Shimoff

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Published: 2016-03-22

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 0757319270

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Take a break from the busyness of life with Inkspirations for Women, a captivating collection of exquisite original art from Judy Clement Wall. Whether you are new to the coloring craze or a gel pen aficionado, Inkspirations for Women will help you relax and unwind while unleashing your creativity with this eclectic mix of designs to color and customize. From nature scenes and floral designs to animals and meditative mandalas, each page offers a welcome excuse to take meaningful time for yourself while creating stunning works of art to keep or to share. The world is your canvas--go ahead and make some beautiful marks!


Colorama

Colorama

Author: Cruschiform

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 3791373285

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When is a blue dress not blue but navy, indigo, denim, or lapiz lazuli? With this fascinating and informative book in hand, young readers will be able to identify the colors that speak to them--and understand the reason there are so many subtle differences between shades. What is the color white? The serenity of a snowfall? The peace of a dove? The purity of alabaster? This original and captivating exploration of color delves into the nuances of the universal palette while also explaining the history behind some of the terms used to describe certain hues. Elegantly designed it offers two-page spreads for 133 different shades. Each full-page of brilliant color faces a charming explanatory illustration and text of technical, scientific, historic, etymological, or linguistic terms. Two helpful indices present the colors in the order in which they appear in the book and also sorts them thematically in categories such as "Birds," "Cloth," "Modes of Transport," and "Formulas." The book also offers inspiration and guidance to painters and illustrators. Young lovers of art can understand why artists chose a particular shade over another. As fun to peruse as it is informative, this unique, cleverly designed book offers a wealth of surprises about the colors around us.


The Anatomy of Color

The Anatomy of Color

Author: Patrick Baty

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2017-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500519331

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The history of paint and color in interior design, spanning a period of three centuries Why were primary colors popular in postwar kitchens? Why did the Art Deco era prefer clean lines and pastel shades? This comprehensive illustrated history of the use of color and paint in interior decoration answers these questions and many more. Drawing on his huge specialist archive, historian and paint expert Patrick Baty traces the evolution of pigments and paint colors together with color systems and standards, and he examines their impact on the color palettes used in interiors from the 1650s to the 1960s. He charts the creation in paint of the common and expensive colors made from traditional earth pigments between 1650 and 1799. He then explores the emergence of color systems and standards and their influence on paint colors together with the effect of industrialized production on the texture and durability of paints. Finally, Baty turns his attention to twentieth-century color standards. Woven throughout the authoritative and revealing text are specially commissioned photographs of pages from rare color reference books. Reproductions of interiors from home decor books, dating from every era, are included throughout, highlighting the distinctive color trends and styles of painting particular to each period.


Creative Coloring Flowers

Creative Coloring Flowers

Author: Valentina Harper

Publisher: Design Originals

Published: 2014-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574219708

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Enter a creative world of floral fantasy with 30 ready-to-color art activities in this inspiring coloring book for grown-ups, printed on high quality extra-thick paper.


Adult Coloring Books

Adult Coloring Books

Author: Coloring Books for Adults

Publisher:

Published: 2016-04-15

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9781945260971

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Featuring a larger book size to facilitate your coloring experience, more images, more animals, and more of what you asked for! A new collection of stunning images inspired by traditional henna. A Coloring Book for Adults Featuring Mandalas and Henna Inspired Flowers, Animals, and Paisley Patterns


Free Spirit Coloring Book

Free Spirit Coloring Book

Author: Thaneeya McArdle

Publisher: Design Originals

Published: 2015-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574219975

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These 32 whimsical art activities, from magic lamps and unicorns to dream catchers and teepees, will tempt you to go your own way with carefree color. Beautifully colored finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic art techniques. This therapeutic coloring book is perfect for decorating with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, pages are perforated for easy removal and display.