Summary:
28 single-sided illustrations intricate, sophisticated and exquisite floral patterns and mandalas size of one page: 8,5 x 11 inches (21.59 x 27.94 cm) #60 white paper for coloured pencils contains some artwork suitable for beginners, but is mainly addressed to advanced colourists, as some of the designs contain small details. For some samples from inside the book, check Antonina Kalinina's author's page on Amazon
The book contains 28 single-sided original designs inspired by the intricate patterns of Iznik pottery, a type of ceramics produced in 15th-17th century Turkey.
If you are looking for something full of delightful carefully drawn detail to colour, then seek no more. Just make sure you have some really sharp pencils at hand!
Are mandalas your thing? You shall find some mandalas with a twist here. Are you a fan of floral patterns? Then, again, it is something that might speak to your heart: you shall find carnations, tulips, pomegranates and hyacinths, lilies of the valley, bluebells and campanulae galore on every page - alongside the traditional 'tree of life' Turkish pattern featuring trees in bloom.
Difficulty level: the book is marked 'three pomegranates' - that means it is mainly aiming at advanced colourists though contains some artwork suitable for beginners and intermediate users as well. Pages include both small detail to challenge one's precision and larger flowers to inspire you to use your stunning metallic gradients and silk-like shine effect. There are gem-like forms to create gem effects and tiny pearly lilies-of-the-valley - for pearls, of course.
The paper is a standard #60 thickness, all designs are printed one-sided to avoid bleeding through.
Crisp and clear lines make the designs easy to scan if you would like to use them with colouring apps which allow an import feature.
The book also contains a promotional code for an 80% discount which should allow you to download an instant digital high-resolution printable from the artist's page to experiment with thicker paper and other colouring media.
Happy colouring, and feel free to post your coloured pages or photos of pages from the book in your reviews below!
About the Author: Antonina Kalinina is a childrens' and young adults' book illustrator with a passion for surface pattern design. Antonina is equally at home with traditional and digital media. 'The Pomegranate Grove' is her first adult colouring book. Visit http: //antoninakalinina.com to have a look at her illustrations or https: //www.facebook.com/pomegranatecolouring/ to get in touch with her on faceboo
