The Rose Basket: A Colouring Book for Adults

A grainy old print of a basket overflowing with roses is the inspiration behind The Rose Basket, A colouring book for adults. The intricate pattern of the basket weave is eye catching and balances the abundance of flowers held firmly within its confines. This adult colouring book has thirty freehand drawn images depicting various types of roses. For your convenience each drawings is printed on a single page with the reverse left blank in case of bleed through, and perfect whether you use pencils, pens or paints. The first ten drawings in this rose themed colouring book suitable for grownups and young adults are ideal for those who prefer simple shapes. These drawings are of a single rose and give the colorist the opportunity to practice their shading technique. The next ten drawings depict roses in different scenes, from cascading out of a vase to attracting butterflies in a field. Other drawings are overflowing with roses patterning the pages with all their glory. You may well be hard pressed to imagine that the last ten drawings have anything to do with the rose, but believe me they do. These were made by first scanning the rose drawing into the computer and using kaleidoscope manipulation software. The result was a mixture of lines and shapes and these are the elements that were used to create the Mandala type drawings in this section of The Rose Basket, A colouring book for adults. Can you guess which one is the rose basket? One of the roses on the cover of The Rose basket, A colouring book for adults, is painted blue, specifically to show that not all roses are red (or pink for that matter). It is up to the colorist to decide how inventive they want to be with their colouring. Colouring is a collaborative process that involves the creator of the coloring book and the colorist. Together they put a new light and perspective on commonplace objects and scenes. Although colouring is a solitary occupation it is an activity that can be shared within families to unwind and loosen up from the chaotic pace of everyday day life. Grown-ups of any age and even more established youngsters who have affection for colouring can appreciate this colouring book.