Six
inches square and ideal for carrying around, here is another
small book with big appeal from Michael O’Mara. This
is not a coloring book as such but a patterning book, something
which will need no introduction to anybody familiar with Zentangles.
On one side of a two-page spread is a simple outline filled
in with patterns in color. On the other side is the outline
only, ready for you to copy or customize as you choose. Pages
are bright white, smooth, thick paper (or thin card) and drawn
by hand in medium width, highly visible black pen. Due to
the layout with the two-page spreads, pictures are back to
back, so wet media and permanent markers like Sharpies are
unsuitable. I used water-based felt pens and gel pens and
got on fine. Pencils and crayons are also an option, but the
smooth paper works best with a pen. The drawings are divided
into themed chapters so you can choose from animals, flowers,
ocean, mandalas, things that go and more. Each is headed with
an inspiring quotation, and there is a page at the front that
explains how to use the book. An imaginative and relaxing
book that is ideal for waiting rooms, traveling or anywhere
else.
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