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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Book Review: Reflections - A Celebration of Strange Symmetry by Kerby Rosanes

Reflections: A Celebration of Strange Symmetry Paperback – Coloring Book
by Kerby Rosanes
March 26, 2024
From the bestselling illustrator who has the whole word coloring, a sensational compilation of Kerby Rosanes’s iconic mirror imagery

Reflections brings together the most intricate and mesmerizing twin designs from Kerby’s spectacular universe. In his signature style of whimsy and fantasy, each of the scenes in this book is made of two halves, twinning counterparts, inviting readers to choose between harmonies and contradictions as they color the stunning images with subtle, wondrous differences between the two sides.

Featuring ninety-six double-sided pages of Kerby’s swirling symmetrical images printed on high-quality paper, this is Kerby’s most joyous coloring challenge yet. The colored-in artwork in the opening pages celebrates Kerby’s dedicated fan base by featuring their unique interpretations of his illustrations, inspiring all colorists, from beginners to experts, as they begin their colorful journeys and immerse themselves in the world of Reflections.

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In Reflections, each design is mirrored on the opposite page so you can practice using color theory differently for the same design to see the difference it can make. Rosanes gives a brief description of color theory in the introduction. Six different artists picked a design to color and Rosanes gives an explanation of their techniques so you can learn from those too.

As always, Rosanes' art is detailed and rich. Lots of opportunity to express your creativity.


5 "symmetrical" Sheep






SharonS

About the Author
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Kerby Rosanes is an icon in the world of coloring books--his artistry has inspired fans everywhere with its dazzling lines and distinctive flair. The Philippines-based illustrator first burst onto the scene with the instant New York Times bestseller Animorphia (2015). Rosanes has since published 10 more books, built a global fanbase, and worked with powerhouse clients as far-ranging as Nike, Disney, Netflix, Mazda, and Krispy Kreme.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Adult Coloring Book Review: Color Universe by Kerby Rosanes

Color Universe
by Kerby Rosanes
October 17, 2023
80 pages
10 x 0.37 x 9.99 inches
A true celebration of phenomenal selections from Kerby Rosanes’s bestselling “World”series

Color Universe brings together some of Kerby’s most dazzling scenes, from extraterrestrial landscapes and dreamlike mythical realms to our own animal kingdom. In this compilation, Kerby has curated a new coloring challenge that features the most awe-inspiring illustrations from his internationally bestselling books Fragile World, Worlds Within Worlds, Mythic World, and Alien Worlds.

This coloring book opens with a sixteen-page full-color section showcasing some of the many ways to color in his works, alongside the illustrator’s personal tips and tricks, which will inspire all readers as they enter Kerby’s universe and embark on their most adventurous coloring journeys yet.

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 Another coloring book from Kerby Rosanes! The artwork is curated from other coloring books by Kerby, so nothing new. But it is a chance to color again...maybe differently this time. The beginning includes some of the artwork colored by some talented colorists. He then talks about each piece and the techniques they used and gives some tips on how to use those techniques in your coloring.




 So much detail to play with! Have fun.

 

5 "fantastical" Sheep






SharonS

About the Author
:
Kerby Rosanes is an icon in the world of coloring books--his artistry has inspired fans everywhere with its dazzling lines and distinctive flair. The Philippines-based illustrator first burst onto the scene with the instant New York Times bestseller Animorphia (2015). Rosanes has since published 10 more books, built a global fanbase, and worked with powerhouse clients as far-ranging as Nike, Disney, Netflix, Mazda, and Krispy Kreme.

Friday, September 1, 2023

The Official Trixie and Katya Coloring Book by Trixie Mattel (Author), Katya (Author), Aly Bellissimo (Illustrator)

First, they conquered womanhood with their New York Times bestselling book Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood, then they dominated the workplace in Working Girls, and now, Trixie and Katya are taking over the visual arts with a new coloring book: THE OFFICIAL TRIXIE AND KATYA COLORING BOOK (Plume; On-sale: August 22, 2023).

 
The Official Trixie and Katya Coloring Book

by Trixie Mattel (Author), Katya (Author), Aly Bellissimo (Illustrator)
August 22, 2023
96 pages
The first official coloring book from star drag queens and New York Times bestselling authors of Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood and Working Girls.

Suffering from stress, anxiety, or a strong desire to express yourself through the visual arts? Us too. That’s why, after years of vigorous focus groups, intense market research, and meticulous vision boarding, we are proud to bring you the official Trixie and Katya coloring book. That’s right, it’s approved by us, Trixie and Katya, unlike the thousands of unlicensed hack jobs floating around the web.

This coloring book features forty-four fabulous illustrations by superstar artist Aly Bellissimo, who has drawn Trixie and Katya in a variety of scenarios, ready to be brought to life with your artistic touch!

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This is a fun novelty book if you are a fan of Trixie and Katya or drag queens in general. Full of simple pictures that slay. The paper is a little thin so I wouldn't use markers. But coloring pencils will be perfect! Gift this to a friend our yourself ;)





5 "Work!" Sheep



 
SharonS

 
About the Authors:

Website
Brian Michael Firkus, better known by the stage name Trixie Mattel, is an American drag queen, television personality, and singer-songwriter originally from Wausaukee, Wisconsin. She is known for his exaggerated, high-camp style and blend of comedy and acoustic pop. Wikipedia



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Katya Zamolodchikova is the self-proclaimed “Sweatiest Woman in Show Business.” She cohosts the wildly-popular YouTube series “UNHhhh” along with the Netflix digital series “I Like to Watch,” and is a NY Times best-selling co-author of “Trixie and Katya’s Guide To Modern Womanhood.” Katya recently completed a sold-out 80+ stop global theater tour and released her first TV standup special from that tour, “Help Me I’m Dying.”

 
Aly Bellissimo is a real life human woman born and raised in New York. When she’s not working as an illustrator and graphic artist, she can be found eating olives, playing the bass clarinet, and wondering if her cat actually likes her.
 

Monday, August 14, 2023

Wondrous Animals: Colour a Kingdom of Creatures (Kerby's Selection) By Kerby Rosanes

Wondrous Animals: Colour a Kingdom of Creatures (Kerby's Selection)
By Kerby Rosanes
28 September 2023
A spectacular compilation of animal illustrations from the awe-inspiring works of Kerby Rosanes, as part of an exciting new series called Kerby's Selection.
 This beautiful colouring book brings together the most astonishing animal images from Kerby's World and Morphia series, featuring fantasy scenes of strange, shape-shifting animals as well as real-life depictions of our fragile world and its natural beauty. Fifty-eight detailed drawings of wondrous animals and their environments are just waiting to be brought to life with colour - from an enchanting eagle leaving a trail of doodles in its wake and an intricate beetle made from cogs to a cute otter floating along a river and giant pandas surrounded by bamboo. Please note: This book contains material previously published in Fragile World, Worlds Within Worlds, Animorphia, Mythomorphia, Geomorphia and Imagimorphia. B&W

This adult coloring book has a selection of artwork from many of Rosanes' previous coloring books. As always, the artwork is beautiful and allows you to use your creativity to bring them to life! This particular coloring book is a Walmart exclusive. An opportunity for you to experience Kerby Rosanes' world of animals :)


5 "color me" Sheep






SharonS

About the Author
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Instagram
Philippines-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes works mainly with ink, fineliners, and markers to illustrate his "doodle" world. He considers his art as a personal hobby which became his part-time freelance work after being recognized by various design blogs, international magazines, and online art communities.

In 2014, Kerby left his job as a graphic designer from a local company to finally pursue his passion: creating more art for personal projects and for clients while collaborating with other artists, global brands, and design agencies around the world.

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Book Review: Immortal Ink: A Tattoo Coloring Book Paperback – Coloring Book by Tania Maia, El Rose, François Gautier

Immortal Ink: A Tattoo Coloring Book Paperback – Coloring Book
by Tania Maia, El Rose, François Gautier
April 4, 2023
Publisher: Plume
96 pages
More than just a coloring book, Immortal Ink is a true celebration of tattoo art.
 
Featuring 45 incredible designs from talented tattoo artists, each illustration is as inspiring as it is fun to color. With artwork in eight different styles including Americana, Japanese, blackwork, and steampunk, each daring design offers you the opportunity to unleash your own creativity as you add your choice of stylish color. The accompanying text delves into the history and ethos of each genre and explores the rich and fascinating symbolism behind individual elements used in every spectacular piece.

Beautiful and distinctive, Immortal Ink will celebrate an art form that has captivated us for generations.

Great coloring options and learning opportunity! Immortal Ink covers popular tattoo styles and describes the meaning behind some of the iconic symbols used. Below is an example of how each tattoo coloring artwork is presented. One page is the explanation (in this case, Americana style) and then the artwork on the opposing page.


I was surprised at the quality of the paper used. It is cardstock and the thickest coloring book paper I've encountered. The book is smaller than most adult coloring books, but with tattoo art, this doesn't cause an issue with details. Immortal Ink has simple and complex coloring pages. So any age can enjoy.



If you enjoy coloring and learning, then try this one out!

5 "Tattooed" Sheep





SharonS

About the Illustrators
Tania Maia is a Brazilian fashion designer and graduate from Santa Marcelina University in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She left the fashion profession to become a full-time tattooist in 2014. She has participated three times in the New York Empire State Tattoo Expo in New York City and has traveled around the world as a guest artist in different studios. In January 2018 she opened her own studio, Forasteiros Ink, in Lima, Peru. She teaches a successful online course in digital tattoo design, specializing in blackwork.
     
El Rose began tattooing professionally in 2016. Her style is illustrative blackwork, with delicate linework and lots of stippling. El creates most of her tattoos freehand, drawing them directly onto the skin rather than using a stencil and using the contours of the body to influence the design.

François Gautier is a French artist who has a passion for creation in all forms. After studying in the applied arts, product design and architecture sectors, he set up a workshop to experiment in illustration, design, sculpture, and glasswork. He now focuses on illustration, which he views as his favorite means of expression. He is the creator of three other coloring books: Dark Art (2021), Dimensions (2022), and the forthcoming Dark Art Gothica.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Book Review: World of Color (Worlds) Paperback Coloring Book by Kerby Rosanes

World of Color (Worlds) Paperback Coloring Book
by Kerby Rosanes
October 18, 2022
Publisher: Plume
From the global coloring sensation, a new, dazzling compilation of colorists' favorite images from Kerby Rosanes's stupefying Worlds series.

World of Color is a book of coloring challenges that showcase the internationally bestselling illustrator's astounding artistic skill through eighty pages of super-detailed artwork in Kerby's signature style. Loyal fans and newcomers alike will be entranced and enthralled as they step into his singular imagination. 
 
Featuring a full-color sixteen-page section at the beginning to display the work of some of Kerby's most talented fans, the original art in this section will demonstrate the incredible, unique approaches that colorists can try their hands at in the subsequent pages.

It is important to note that this is a collection of colorists' favorite Kerby Rosanes drawings. There are no new images in this coloring book. I noticed some people have given a poor review for this coloring book because they thought there would be new pages. I knew what I was getting into when I received a copy for review.

The artwork is of course, amazing. These pages may seem like they are for expert-level coloring artists, but you don't have to be. You can do your own thing and practice more advanced coloring techniques shown in the beginning by the colorists who chose the artwork included. And instead of the colorist giving commentary on their techniques, Kerby gives it! So you get his perspective about how his images were colored.

Check out the Look Inside feature on Amazon to see some of the artwork. It is always a joy to see Kerby's artwork. Excuse me while I find my coloring pencils... 

5 "RAWR (with butterflies)" Sheep





SharonS

About the Author
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Instagram
Philippines-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes works mainly with ink, fineliners, and markers to illustrate his "doodle" world. He considers his art as a personal hobby which became his part-time freelance work after being recognized by various design blogs, international magazines, and online art communities.

In 2014, Kerby left his job as a graphic designer from a local company to finally pursue his passion: creating more art for personal projects and for clients while collaborating with other artists, global brands, and design agencies around the world.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Coloring Book Review: Dark Art Gothica: A Horror Coloring Book by François Gautier

Dark Art Gothica: A Horror Coloring Book Paperback – Coloring Book
by François Gautier
August 30, 2022
Publisher: Plume
A horror coloring book sequel to Dark Art, featuring intricate and macabre gothic artwork by illustrator François Gautier

The perfect coloring book for fans of all things spooky and colorists who love other intricate coloring books like those by Kerby Rosanes and Johanna Basford. This book will be packed with beautiful, complex illustrations of all the gothic classics: brooding ravens, gargoyles, creepy castles, and more!

This might be the most beautiful coloring book I've seen! I would call it expert level. Very detailed coloring will be needed. The artwork composition is fabulous! Gautier has outdone himself with this one!

Check out this coloring feast!




5 "beautiful nightmares" Sheep




SharonS

About the Author
Instagram
François Gautier is a French artist who has a passion for creation in all forms. After studying in the Applied Arts, Product Design, and Architecture sectors, he set up a workshop to experiment in illustration, design, sculpture, and glasswork. He now focuses on black and white illustration, which he views as his favorite means of expression. Dark Art is his first coloring book.



Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Book Review: Coloring the Zodiac by Christina Haberkern

Coloring the Zodiac
by Christina Haberkern
December 7, 2021
112 pages
Publisher: Plume
Celebrate the heavens, your own personal sign, and the fun of coloring in an intricate, beautiful, and giftable package from the creator of the popular gift-item and stationery brand Hello Harlot. 

There are twelve signs in the zodiac and twelve ways to celebrate the radiance of the stars, as well as the incredible history and symbolism behind each sign. Illustrator Christina Haberkern shares beautiful, intricate, fun-to-color pages influenced by the latest trends in fonts, design, and pop culture, with more than forty pages to color. The symbol, character, and constellation of each sign will be featured, along with pages of pure celestial, decorative, and pattern designs.

I was a little disappointed when I saw the pages. I expected designs like the ones on the cover. Those pretty designs are in there, but only those twelve. The rest are very simple. But I then read it was for all ages. So most of the designs can be done with regular crayons or big markers. 


As an all-ages coloring book, it is nice. An older and younger sibling can share. Or an adult and a child.

3 1/2 "what's your sign" Sheep




SharonS

About the Author
Christina Haberkern is a designer and illustrator in Los Angeles. She is the owner and creative mind behind Hello Harlot, a stationery and gift-item brand specializing in pop culture and humorous products.

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Book Review: Kaleidomorphia: Celebrating Kerby Rosanes's Coloring Challenges by Kerby Rosanes

Kaleidomorphia: Celebrating Kerby Rosanes's Coloring Challenges
by Kerby Rosanes
October 26, 2021
80 pages
Publishing: Plume
An astonishing second compilation of the most striking images taken from the Morphia series, with colored-in examples

Kaleidomorphia is a stunning second compilation of Kerby Rosanes's most remarkable artwork from his beloved mega-bestselling Morphia series. This collection, just like the first, Colormorphia, features a full-color sixteen-page section that showcases some of the most accomplished completed artworks produced by Kerby's fans. These pages demonstrate the range of approaches colorists can experiment with when coloring. 
 
The artworks displayed in the color section are included in the black-and-white section of the book, too, giving the reader the opportunity to duplicate the approach should they wish. In addition, there are a variety of images to color featuring the very best from Kerby's Morphia portfolio.

This is my second Kerby Rosanes coloring book. The first was the beautiful Fragile World (review HERE). And Kaleidomorphia is just as beautiful but with a fantasy flair!

I opened it up and marveled at the artwork. There is no way I can do these pictures justice with my coloring skills, lol. But that won't stop me!
Rosanes also had talented colorists color some of the pages. He included them at the front of the coloring book along with where to find each artist online and his thoughts on their techniques
(left) Japanese Wave - Virginie, aka @loucatvis
(right) Lost Ruins - Laila Heldal, aka @branddoao.arts.

Kaleidomorphia is a coloring lover's dream!

5 "fantastical" Sheep






SharonS

About the Author
:
Instagram
Philippines-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes works mainly with ink, fineliners, and markers to illustrate his "doodle" world. He considers his art as a personal hobby which became his part-time freelance work after being recognized by various design blogs, international magazines, and online art communities.

In 2014, Kerby left his job as a graphic designer from a local company to finally pursue his passion: creating more art for personal projects and for clients while collaborating with other artists, global brands, and design agencies around the world.