In June 2016 I have two more colouring books coming out from Skyhorse Publishing.
We’ve done it! Color Me Calm has made it to the NYT bestsellers lists!
A huge thank you goes out to Jeannine Dillon, editor, and Lacy Mucklow for being partners in this five book series.
Thanks also go to all the bods at Race Point Publishing, a division of Quartos.
Finally, but definitely not least, a ginormous thank you goes out to all those people who have supported me in so many ways that have helped me get to this point in my life, one where my creativity is being expressed and I am healing on so many levels as a result.
Admittedly not the best photo, but this was drawn yesterday. I started to colour it yesterday, using various brands of coloured pencils, and completed it today. An hour or so to draw, 10 hours to colour is my estimate!
I have also realised why I tend to use paints and markers and inks for colours so much these days – these media are kinder to my arthritic-y finger and thumb joints! I do love coloured pencils, the intensity of colour you can achieve, but needs must.
I have ordered various designs of cushioned pencil grips to see if they help with keeping my joints ache-free in the future.
In the meantime, I return to designing and drawing colouring templates with drawing pencil and pens, which seem to cause very few problems with the old joints.
It’s colouring day, if you’re taking part, have a lovely time with all your colours and templates. Enjoy taking the time out to create, relax, unwind and reconnect with yourself away from all the busyness of modern life.
I’m just drawing my design to colour in, as colouring in is a bit of a novelty for me these days due to all the linework I’ve been doing for colouring templates for new books up and coming – a fourth in the Color Me line, two more for Dover Publishing’s Creative Haven series.
There’s also two projects I’ve yet to have the clearance to announce, but they are exciting, and as soon as I can mention them, I will!
So, once again, happy colouring and happy creating!