Whimsical Inspirations by Jamie Fingal. A coloring and painting
book for the artist inside everyone! Self published. isbn
978-1-4951-6323-4
Welcome to the Coloring Book BLOG HOP! Today is National Coloring Book Day!
What's it all about Alfie?
My book is completely hand drawn with a Sharpie Ultra Fine Point black pen, and some drawings took over 5 hours to create. 12 coloring pages printed on heavier paper, so you can use paints and markers. It was very important to me to have heavier paper. I love using markers and watercolors, and the paper had to be sturdy enough. The paper was pre-texted before the book was printed. Just to be sure you don't get the bleed through to the next page, put a separate piece of paper behind the page you are coloring, so if there is anything that goes through the paper, the next page will be protected. Chip board back and coil binding, so the page you are coloring lays flat.
A variety of drawings await you with sewing and quilt inspired blocks, imaginary flowers, trailers, houses, dresses, and cups and saucers. You can even color in the opening page for an added bonus.
We will be giving away 2 coloring books to two separate people. Just leave a comment on all of the blogs, and two random numbers will be chosen, to two lucky winners living in the U.S. only. The Winners are Joy Hancock from Susan's blog and Vivian Helena from Desiree's blog!
My book is completely hand drawn with a Sharpie Ultra Fine Point black pen, and some drawings took over 5 hours to create. 12 coloring pages printed on heavier paper, so you can use paints and markers. It was very important to me to have heavier paper. I love using markers and watercolors, and the paper had to be sturdy enough. The paper was pre-texted before the book was printed. Just to be sure you don't get the bleed through to the next page, put a separate piece of paper behind the page you are coloring, so if there is anything that goes through the paper, the next page will be protected. Chip board back and coil binding, so the page you are coloring lays flat.
A variety of drawings await you with sewing and quilt inspired blocks, imaginary flowers, trailers, houses, dresses, and cups and saucers. You can even color in the opening page for an added bonus.
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| Colored in with Caran D-ache Neocolor II Watersoluable pencils. They blend together with a smudge from your fingers |
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| detail 1 |
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| detail 2 |
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| This was colored with Sharpie Fine Point pens |
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| This is what it looks like on the back. You can see the color, but it didn't run onto the next page. I did put a piece of paper behind this, to protect the next page, but there were no signs of bleeding through. |
Sunday,
August 2 - You're here
Monday, August 3 - Lyric / Markers - Quilt Circles
http://lyrickinard.com/lyric-
http://lyrickinard.com/lyric-
Tuesday, August 4 - Leslie / Watercolors or Markers - Coffee Cups
Thursday, August 6 - Deborah / watercolors - Houses
Friday, August 7 - Susan / watercolors - Flowers on Page 3
http://wwwbluemoonriver.
http://wwwbluemoonriver.
Saturday, August 8 - Sue / colored pencils - Dresses
http://www.suebleiweiss.com/
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It looks gorgeous Jamie. So fun fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful colouring book! Thanks for the tips and demo!
ReplyDeleteMy markers are ready! Thanks for the chance to win your awesome book!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring book is so wonderful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy book! I"d love to color the pages--I think coloring is a therapeutic activity, much like hand stitching. Thanks very much.
ReplyDeleteOh Jamie, I Adored the Whimsy that lives in Your Mind, from Your Houses with Cups & Saucers, to Your Trailers & Flowers!!! I am THRiLLED to hear of Your Coloring Book! ThanKs for All The SMiLES!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the new coloring book! Will look forward to it.
ReplyDeleteI love coloring. My kids gave me a Crayola Carousel. They know me well. If I don't will I will put it on my birthday wish list. Its next month. Will you be selling it at Houston Quilt Festival?
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Congratulations!
ReplyDeletethis is so fabulous! My soon-to-be 19 year old would LOVE one (I would too!)
ReplyDelete...oh my gosh!..FUN-tastic idea and blog.. loving' the idea of coloring books..
ReplyDeleteThis is a great Blog and love the coloring book.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! It looks like hours of fun!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteSuch happy colors.Such happy pages.
ReplyDeletelove to win the coloring book. Edie
I recently heard that coloring book activity is the new meditation which made me think--generously, kindly, lovingly but-still-with-an-eye-roll--"Duh."
ReplyDeleteI think this book would give new inspirations for art quilts. Would be wonderful to be a winner of one.
ReplyDeleteI have to get this book. Sometimes I don't want to design, I just need color. I always love your fabrics, stencils and quilts. I know this will be a joy.
ReplyDeleteLove the sneak peak of your coloring book. Thank you for the hop.
ReplyDeleteYour drawings are so wonderful! Linda
ReplyDeleteLoved visiting your studio and meeting you and Jennifer. And love your new coloring book, too. Am really enjoying this blog hop. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletePauline lvtoqlt@mac.com
I've always loved coloring books. Your book looks spectacular! I'll definitely be ordering one!
ReplyDeleteLove your coloring book! Thanks for being a rebel quilter - encouraging us to think outside th box!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of relaxing hours of coloring are in each page! Great job Jamie! Congratulations on the new publication!
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