Color for Adults, as Well as for Children
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Clare Newbolt has written a book full of wonders for the senses. Her own sensitivity to color (British "colour" in the title) becomes the occasion for her to offer reflections on shade and tone, shape and hue. This is a book about seeing, about how we see and about why our seeing makes so much difference in our lives. Visual literacy is the issue at stake in these beautiful pages. Color makes a difference in our lives, perhaps especially in the lives of children, and Newbolt manages to explain what most of us have lost as we grow up, the ability to see the world in all of its dark and light, red and white, day and night brilliance. Buy this book for your children, but read it yourself as well. You will soon realize the extent to which your own color aesthetic has been impoverished by your education, whether you are an art historian or a corporate lawyer, a weekend watercolorist or a member of the Royal Academy. Put quite simply, Clare Newbolt's book helps young and old alike to see again. Have a look.
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I am a happy member of the coloring books for adults craze, and have found that watercolor is my favorite medium. I have various watercolor pencils and crayons, and thought these would be a good set to have, especially for my "to-go" tote.

I'm very happy with the pens themselves, but not with the colors included in this set, which is why I am giving it only 4 stars instead of 5. Fully 1/3 of the pens are browns and greys. There are only 2 colors that could be considered red - the one called Scarlett (sic) Red is really orange-red, and there is only 1 true yellow. I will probably buy more reds and pinks individually, but I think the company should really reconsider which colors are in this set.
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I bought two sets during the holidays. One for myself, one for our daughter. I have enjoyed having a larger range of colors to choose from although sometimes having so many colors is sometimes overwhelming. I only use these for the adult coloring books that I have. I am not an artist (can't draw to save my life) so cannot speak to how nice these are for that purpose. The first pages I colored I only had Crayola colored pencils which we've had for a long time. These pencils are brighter in color and very nice to use. These pencils really respond to the amount of pressure used and one color can be layered on another to get a slightly different look.
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I would recommend this book for adults, who color. Most of the designs are elaborate, but not small. I enjoyed this book because I had gotten into a "color" rut, and this book pushed me into using different color combinations by copying the colored photos of the actual patterns.featured on the inside cover of the book. The patterns are stand alone on one page each. ( Nothing on the back). The paper is smooth and somewhat heavy, so you might be able to used water color pencils. I only use color pencils. There are 22 designs.
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These are really nice for adult Sunday School as well as for the children.  The colors are really good.
2002116
I enjoy coloring with my kids but honestly, the coloring books that are made for kids don't offer much of an adult user reward for coloring the pages.  This book, a part of a series of beautifully themed coloring books is a great alternative that offers beautiful artwork to be colored and when done is a beautiful piece of art that truly rewards the "artist" who colored it.  I find coloring a relaxing activity for both me and my kids.  Having this book with a  gardening theme is serene and calming and is a great activity in the evening when it is time to relax and get ready for bedtime (for both me and the kids).  I really think the target audience for this book is and older child with stronger hand-eye coordination, or adults.  I am thrilled with the book and can't wait to get the other ones in the series!  *I received a sample of this item in return for an honest and unbiased review*
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A fantastic coloring book that both children and adults will enjoy.
Humorous scenes with clear lines and plenty of opportunity to spend hours giving them your own splashes of color.
Mit is obviously a talented artist and I look forward to spending more time on future books, now....where did I put my colored pencils!

Copy supplied by Author for review.
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Beautiful! My 67 year old mother always loved to color with my kids, who are now young adults, so I know she'll enjoy this next level of coloring for adults. Lovely pictures and detail. I'd recommend!
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It's not easy to find coloring books that satisfy adults, and this is a great example of one that does. The patterns are well thought out and satisfying, and the images are beautiful when completed.
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The bright, vibrant colors of this set are fairly well represented by the picture on this product page. But actually, the pattern and the colors are sharper and brighter than the picture shows. The sizes of the plates and cups make this set a good choice for a children's party, or the children's table at an adult affair. I chose this set because it easily matches adult-size party ware. Choosing a set like this makes everyone feel part of the event!

The plates are not as flat as they look; they have a nice deep curve at the colored border. It is not a heavy-duty paper plate, but the curve lends extra stability to the plate. Plates and cups have a high-shine finish. The plate is not large, but will fit a child-sized piece of cake and a good-sized scoop of ice cream. Napkins are soft. Cups are not for an adult-sized beverage, but they are sturdy and a good choice for children. Definitely be aware of the sizes posted on this page, because the brain can make the set appear larger than it is.

Table cloth is shiny and bright and strong enough plastic to protect the tabletop.

*I received a sample product from LolliZ.
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soft colors and soft surroundings.  Not all beige but subtle use of color. Refreshing with all the loud colors people are using today
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This coloring book is absolutely gorgeous - could honestly be good for kids or adults.  Simply beautiful work!
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Great quality for the price and love that they are distinctly two different colors, so your children and their friends can all tell their's apart.
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There's a happy medium to be found in adult coloring books. On one side are designs so complex they take hours to decipher let alone color. The creators revel in complexities that confound the normal eye to see. Where one mistake can ruin hours of work. On the other hand there are adult coloring books whose designs look as if they're children's drawings from the back of the 'fridge with the color removed or, worse (I've been there) the barely legible scribbles of adults in long term care facilities to color. I find both ends of this spectrum, and lets not pretend they don't exist, to be insulting and a waste of money. Images so simple; cat, broom, bucket, table or so complex they were likely computer generated are ridiculous. Sitting down to color, to relax, let off some stress and express a little creativity are sometimes hard to find. This book 'Simply Circular Designs Coloring Book' by Dover Press is the perfect middle ground between complexity and simplicity. You can put as much or as little as you like into the work and still enjoy the process. We've bought adult coloring books for years and will certainly be looking for more right along these lines. This is one of the best design books put together. Highly recommended!
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Many colors choices and different effects make it more fun to pursue my adult coloring hobby. I'll probably buy again when I've exhausted these.
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Great variety and selection of coloring pictures. Good choice for any child or adult. Fun activity for my child and me to do together.
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I bought these to try out in one of my adult coloring books. This set has a very nice selection of greens and blues, which is perfect for ocean or garden pictures. This set would have benefited from more orange or yellow tones. Maybe a peach or salmon would have been nice too. However, these complaints are minor in an otherwise very nice range of colors.

The colors are really vibrant and, so far, I have not had any color bleed through the paper. Some of the lighter colors are a little scratchy and occasionally do not lay down as smoothly as I'd like. I am just starting out in the world of adult coloring, so admittedly, I may be using these pens the wrong way, but, with the light pink especially, I saw numerous darker blotches where I had gone over a spot more than once and layered the color. This particular effect would be useful for shading and it should be noted that even where I did layer color, it still did not bleed through.

I highly recommend this set for adult coloring, as a smooth, bold, and vibrant alternative to colored pencils.