Sadly this book was archived before I could download to read it. It has been added to my TBR and I’ll keep an eye out for it again in the future or at my local library.

Designs to Color by Betty Schaffner
Review by Dawn Thomas

Pages 23
Publisher: Tallfellow Press
Release Date: February 17, 2016

Nonfiction, Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, Teens & YA

This book is a combination of a coloring book with Zentangle images. Some of the pages use thick lines with large coloring areas while others are more detailed with thin lines. Most of the images are are abstract geometric shapes. Many of the images have blank spaces within for the reader/artist to finish.

The images in the book are single sided so the reader/artist does not need to worry about ink bleeding through the page. This is a small book that would be handy for on-the-go coloring projects.

It's a colouring book, what more can I say? The designs are thick and not my usual fare (I like things with detail, and not so much abstract) but this could work for someone who doesn't like the finer details that so many colouring books out there offer. Not bad, just not for me.

I only received a sample of this book as a digital copy, so a full review is difficult.

I thought the 1950's illustrations were a fun collection, one that I haven't seen in other coloring books. I think people who like bright, bold colors would love this book in particular because the designs, while simple, are perfect for that kind of art.

I was disappointed that I only received a handful of pictures. I hope the actual book has more.