Carnival colouring book for adults

Gedeon, who was born in the US, but grew up in Trinidad, is well known for her elaborately designed books and her jewelry designs. She has several books in print, including Island Escape: My Caribbean Coloring Book, which features historical, Caribbean architecture in lush settings.

There’s also Rainforest Escape: My Island Animal, Exotic Flower and Tropical Plant Color Book.

Gedeon’s next venture is going to be Thailand Escape: My Colorful Trip Through Exotic Lands, which is set to be released in May.

Adult colouring books have been around for quite some time, but they’re all the rage these days because they are being promoted as a fun way to feel creative while engaging in a relaxing experience.

Some people say they offer the same benefits as meditating – especially if you buy the ones that feature intricate mandalas to colour.

Articles about adult colouring books online claim this activity creates a sense of nostalgia by conjuring up carefree images of childhood, and that colouring lowers blood pressure and promote a general feeling of well-being.

Many adults who collect them enjoy colouring alongside their children. It’s a fun-filled, bonding experience that offers a creative outlet for those who appreciate not having to colour Mickey Mouse.

If you’re interested in taking the plunge, you can find a wide variety of themes and levels. Take, for instance, Carnival. You can find colouring books with images of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras or you can indulge in a book that allows you to colour Venetian masks.

There are butterflies and nature scenes, animals and birds including owls. Cats, flowers, and even ocean scenes come to life. There are even religious colouring books that offer psalms in intricate designs. One of my favourite is Creative Haven Dream Doodles: A Coloring book with a Hidden Picture Twist.

The books come in various levels: beginners can find simpler patterns and then graduate to more complicated designs for colouring. Some are quite challenging. There are abstract designs that challenge your sense of patterns and fashion design that allow you to play with colour combinations. Some feature pictures that are intricate and contemplative, while others are light and whimsical. You can choose from a wide selection of coloured pencils and markers.