You can go at your own pace and skip days, weeks and months if you aren't feeling creative enough or simply don't have time. Johanna Basford has created a beautiful colouring book that take readers on an inky quest through an enchanted forest to discover what lies within the. I probably learnt most of my creative skills at pre-school so it doesn't come as a big surprise that I have only completed 2 pages of this book even after having it for about 3 months. I was more of an outdoors child when growing up and I cant remember many instances where I had a stack of colouring books and crayons.

Here is a quick interview with the talented lady herself in her studio. Every detail is so intricately though out and hand drawn by Johanna Basford, a Scottish illustrator who is inspired by the beautiful surroundings she grew up in. Last year, Johanna released Secret Garden: Artist's Edition, which is exactly the same size and format.Front cover of Enchanted Forest, gold embellishments and all.Ĭould this possibly be my first book review or doesn't it count because it has very few words? Either way, this Inky Quest and Colouring Book has got me flabbergasted. A magic forest to discover through colouring: drawings to complete, colour and embellish, hidden objects to be found along the way including wild flowers. This is the perfect compromise for people who love Johanna's artwork but are limited by the double-sided set up. Of course, each page is one sided so you're able to use ANY medium to colour- the cardstock is unmatched in thickness and quality so even watercolour paints wouldn't make a wrinkle in them. JB's Artist Editions feature 20 of her favourite illustrations from the book, on a large scale format with super-thick card pages that can be easily pulled out from the special lay flat binding to display. If you haven't heard of the Artist Edition's before, let me give you a lowdown on how these books differ from the original books. Thats if you can bear to part with them From the book Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest and Colouring Book by Johanna Basford, Laurence King Publishing, 2015. Enchanted Forest: Artist's Edition was released here in the UK today, so I can give you a full look inside and the link for you to get your hands on a copy! 20 detachable postcards to decorate, colour in and send to your friends. Another thing I hear is the lament 'I wish her books were one sided!' which means this new release will be on a LOT of people's wish lists. Fall under the spell of the 1 New York Times Bestseller, Enchanted Forest This stunning colouring book by Johanna Basford takes readers on an inky quest.

Whenever I check into the Facebook colouring groups and see the question 'What's your favourite Johanna Basford book?' the answer is almost always Enchanted Forest.

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