Publisher's Synopsis
Mandalas are fascinating. The varied patterns and designs lend themselves well to the imagination of the colorist. In Flower Mandalas in Pairs To Trace And Color, Book 1, you will be the artist from the beginning with drawing the design to completing your finished piece of art. First, you will trace the lines in ink to create your Mandalas. Then you will color them any way you wish. Your choice of colors and you use of them in each mandala makes them your own individual piece of art. Whether you like pastel colors or brilliant colors or a combination of color types, your mandalas will be unlike those of anyone else. This book contains 30 mandalas, arranged as pairs--being mirror images of each other. When colored, you may want to display them in pairs, with or without frames.
Focusing on tracing and coloring allows your mind to release your cares and concerns while creating your own artwork. Many people find that spending a while coloring leaves them feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You may wish to display your completed mandalas for others to admire. Framed artwork can make a nice gift. It is my hope that you will find tracing and coloring these mandalas enjoyable as well as relaxing.
More and more adults have found that coloring is a stress-relieving activity as well as an enjoyable hobby. It can be done by people of all ages and abilities. Increasing numbers of mental and physical benefits are being discovered. An added benefit is that the completed artwork can either be enjoyed privately or proudly displayed to share with others. This accomplishment creates a wonderful feeling of satisfaction which has its own reward.
About the Author
Mary Jean Simpson has been fascinated by the beauty and magic of words, music, and the arts as long as she can remember. Her varied careers as a professional musician, a university professor--first in music and later teaching Professional Writing, and a writer and editor, have provided wonderful opportunities to utilize these fully. Living in a variety of places and interacting with many people has been an invaluable experience. Her many years of being owned by dogs and cats has allowed her to not only enjoy their unconditional love, but to participate in various dog sports. Her cats have created their own sports. Creating journals, planners, and activity books for you brings their own special delight and joy to her.
