Creative Haven Spring Scenes Coloring Book (Adult Coloring Books: Seasons)

The media could not be loaded. I own the two previous books in this series by Teresa Goodridge (Winter and Summer) and have found the Spring book to be an improvement over both. While the colored samples are still pictures of the original watercolor artwork rather than colored samples of the actual designs in the book, the problems with the tiny details (especially on faces) is much improved in this book. Details are more finished (less open ended, sketchy type details.) Coloring in it is easier as well as being able to use more types of coloring medium with larger nibs.The designs are quite lovely with lots of spring themes. There are flowers, birds, outdoor scenes with fun activities like kite flying, walking in the part, riding bicycles, and shopping in an open-air market. The designs are quite detailed and do contain intricate and small areas to color. It is not a book that I would recommend to anyone with fine motor or vision issues.I noticed that the feel of the paper is slightly rougher than other Creative Haven books I have ordered in this last six months or so. I like the new texture as it is even better for use with colored pencils.This is what I experienced while coloring in this book and testing the paper with my coloring medium.31 Spring inspired DesignsThe designs are printed one side of the pagePaper is the usual Creative Haven quality: white, medium weight, slightly rough and has perforated pages.Glue Binding but with perforated pages so removing a page is fairly simple.The designs stop well before the perforations and each of the designs has a framing line at the outer edge.Alcohol-based markers bleed through this paperWater-based markers bleed through in spots and show colorful shadows on the back of the pageGel pens and India ink pens leave shadows of color on the back of the page. India ink pens can bleed through when I apply more than one layer of ink.Coloring pencils work well with this paper and even better than many of the more recent Creative Haven coloring books I have bought. I was able to get good pigment (color) lay down, layer the same color and multiple colors and to blend easily using a pencil style blender. I tested both oil and wax-based pencils with similar results. Hard lead pencils, like Verithins, leave dents on the back of the page.I suggest either removing pages from the book to color or using a blotter page under your working page. I like card stock as it keeps ink from seeping through and damaging the pages below.

This was one of my first coloring books many years ago when I began coloring and so I bought one for a good friend who is just beginning to color and she loves it!! Arrived fast and in excellent condition.

I love coloring. These are relaxing and cute coloring books.

I have found the perfect stress reliever. You can start to color and stop anytime, not something you have to finish immediately. Beautiful detail for adults, not cartoons, something you can relate to and enjoy watching the pages come alive.

I love the drawings in this, and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the paper. Would buy another title by this author published by this company

Excellent quality.

I am a little disappointed in the pictures. I color everyday and usually stick with books by certain artists. Tried this one this time and some of the pictures are disappointing

I have several Creative Haven books. The paper quality is always good. The pictures are amazing.