Skyhorse Publishing – Adult Coloring Books Review

Skyhorse Publishing – Adult Coloring Books Review and Giveaway

Being a child of the 1970’s it was before the age of computers and before the use of technology overtook time outside. When it rained outside and bikes could not be ridden and trees were unable to be climbed our choices took on a more creative tone. Many of my friends liked to draw or paint, but I was always a fan of coloring. My absolute favorite thing was when I not only had a new coloring book but a new set of crayons or colored pencils.

Flash ahead about 30 years, give or take a couple of years, and I still love to color. When I was young it was Rainbow Brite, Smurfs and Cabbage Patch Kids. Today the leaning is a little more towards shapes, Paisley and mandalas so I accepted when I received an opportunity to review Skyhorse Publishing’s range of coloring books.

The saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Skyhorse Publishing. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

I was sent a variety of coloring books to review and color inside of. I received a couple of Paisley themed books titled Paisleys: Coloring for Everyone and Paisleys: Coloring for Artists. The main difference in the two books is the intricacy of the Paisley patterns contained therein. I received Zen Pattern and Designs for Everyone and Zen Pattern and Designs for Artists which contained patterns inspired by Zen and Buddha lifestyles. Again the difference between the two books was the intricacy of the patterns. I received a book full of Mandala’s called Mandalas: Coloring for Everyone, which contained a collection of patterns that include stars with shapes and circles. Whimsical Art and Art Nouveau made an appearance in the form of book’s called Whimsical Designs: Coloring for Artists as well as Art Nouveau: Coloring for Everyone which celebrate the whimsical and art in the world.

Each of these books have about 46 patterns to color and are printed in dark outlines on a nice weight card stock with perforated sheets that tear out of the book easy. In the front of each books are colored versions of the patterns included in the book. These books are about 8 1/2 by 10 size which makes it easy for framing, storing or sharing the pictures included in them! I used colored pencils on my master piece’s, but crayons or paint would work just as well.

I am all for a little mental freedom and letting the brain wander, and there is few ways better than the simplicity of coloring. I would urge everyone to indulge the child in you and pick one up – can’t decide on one? Ask me, I will help you decide.

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To purchase your own copy’s you can find them on Amazon

GIVEAWAY: Skyhorse Publishing will be awarding one person one randomly selected coloring book. US entrants only. I will be randomly choosing 1 person on October 14 (10/14/2015) to receive this creative and pattern filled book! To enter complete the entries below! Winner will be notified by me by email and prize will be fulfilled by Skyhorse Publishing! Remember you have 48 hours to claim prize, or I will choose another winner. GOOD LUCK!!!

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93 thoughts on “Skyhorse Publishing – Adult Coloring Books Review”

Sherry Altoft September 13, 2015 at

Actually, being creative is a great way to relax. I like to colour as well as crochet and sew 🙂 I like to see the end results!
Erik September 13, 2015 at

Regrettably, I have always had a disdain for art ever since I was little. I was never very good at creating things and my perfectionist attitude prevented me from appreciating the things I made. However, a coloring book is right up my alley as it allows me to express myself creatively and yet the sketches allow for a broad possibility of “perfection”.
Cynthia C September 14, 2015 at

I enjoy designing and sewing quilts.
Kendra W. September 14, 2015 at

I love to color, draw and play video games! I just bought my first adult coloring book because I’ll be super lazy for the next 2 months (double mastectomy + tissue expanders). The thought of being able to color is the only thing keeping me sane! LOL!
Alison September 14, 2015 at

So cool! Would love to color as a way to wind down at night. Such a neat idea.
Lisa Brown September 14, 2015 at

I’m so excited by this. Consider me back in the dark ages, but I never even knew this type of thing existed. I love coloring to relax, but was always forced to use kids coloring books (Yeah, don’t laugh). This is amazing!
Denise Anderson September 14, 2015 at

Photography or anything in the visual arts relaxes me.
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jenny stratton September 14, 2015 at

I’m always happing when I’m crafting.
Debbi Wellenstein September 14, 2015 at

I actually love to color!
ioana c. September 14, 2015 at

I’m not very creative , I do like to relax and read a book as often as possible
Emily Benzing September 15, 2015 at

Reading, writing by the candle light
DJ September 15, 2015 at

I love reading books and writing haiku.
Cindy Peterson September 15, 2015 at

I enjoy re-purposing furniture. It is so fun to see an old piece get a new life.
Daniel M September 15, 2015 at

go read a book
Steph September 15, 2015 at

I like to cook and drink wine as I cook
mark September 15, 2015 at

i like to relax by sitting alone and dwelling on loneliness and the futility of mankind
Jennifer Heintz September 15, 2015 at

I love to relax by baking. I love to tweak recipes and create masterpieces.
Liberty J September 15, 2015 at

Creating artist trading cards which are trading card sized art pieces!
Zelda September 15, 2015 at

For those of us who are not very creative, this can give us a satisfaction of making something beautiful. A wonderful way to relax and focus on something other than our day to day challenges.
Marilyn Holt September 15, 2015 at

Wow I had no idea they made these for adult’s. I just fell in love and I am excited for a chance to win. Thank you. Coloring was one of my favorite thing’s to do when I was little.
Breanna Pollard September 15, 2015 at

Listening to music and entering contests.
Jennifer Scheldberg September 15, 2015 at

This would be a relaxing activity.
Joanne Gregory September 16, 2015 at

I like to write in my blog. Relaxing and creative!
Stacy September 16, 2015 at

I like to write, whether it is journaling or short stories.
jill rivera September 18, 2015 at

I relax by knitting, reading, and gardening.
Dana Rodriguez September 18, 2015 at

I enjoy counted cross stitch and baking.
Kimberly Hilbert September 19, 2015 at

I love to color in these books. I have the paisley one, I’d love to get the mandala.
Donna K September 19, 2015 at

I make greeting cards.
Carol Brown September 20, 2015 at

Love working with colored markers, pencils & watercolors right now. I doodling, color, working &
playing with watercolors & crayons & Crayola & Bic products to draw & add color to even a
envelope of snail mail! I love coloring right now as it really helps deal with stress & pain. It is a very
healing creative activity!!!
Carol Brown September 20, 2015 at

Sorry for the way my post ended up. trying to delete it. at this moment in time I work with colored markers, pencils & watercolors. I was into stamping & love beading & the art of quilting yet with so little time I need to focus on my health healing, I love & find coloring is the most healing activity!
Dana September 20, 2015 at

I read and drink some tea
Emily September 21, 2015 at

I love working on projects around the house to itch that creativity bug
sandra September 21, 2015 at

I like to do cross stitch
Laura Royal September 22, 2015 at

I love to paint and draw.
Kaitlyn B. September 22, 2015 at

I love to scrapbook.
Kimmy Ripley September 22, 2015 at

I love to color with my 5 year-old daughter, Chloe Pearl! Would be cool to have some adult coloring books!
paula atkinson September 25, 2015 at

Love to color ! Always have so this is great for me !
Tari Lawson September 26, 2015 at

My favorite way to relax and be creative is to take a walk and take photographs.
RD September 26, 2015 at

I just started coloring and I’m totally hooked. I look forward to trying out these new books. Great way to relax.
KA September 26, 2015 at

Coloring has helped get me through some rough times. I’ve had these on my wish list and I’d love to try one of the Zen ones. Looks very relaxing.
Anna September 27, 2015 at

make cookies
Amanda Geaney September 30, 2015 at

When I was younger, I thought working with the pottery wheel was fun and therapeutic. Since I no longer have a place near me to do pottery, I find Bible journaling to be a relaxing and creative outlet.

[Confession] I’m such a mom – I actually enjoy sitting at the kitchen table with the kids and doing Perler beads.

@AmandaGeaney
Wendy Sebastian October 1, 2015 at

I enjoy making seasonal crafts with my daughter.
Nell Jennings October 3, 2015 at

My favorite way to relax and be creative is working on a vision board.
Charlene Underhill October 3, 2015 at

Would love to win these incredible books! 🙂
Fiona N October 3, 2015 at

My favorite way to relax and be creative is cooking some new homemade soups!
Thank You for the chance
Margot C October 3, 2015 at

I like to garden.
Alison Gibb October 6, 2015 at

I like to do some beading to relax!
Susan Chester October 8, 2015 at

I like to walk around the neighborhood to relax.
Liz N October 9, 2015 at

I like to crochet to relax!
Tammy Horn October 9, 2015 at

I love doing any type of crafts, sewing, making jewelry, painting, coloring, etc. I have always been a crafty type person, and any thing that involves me being creative is very relaxing to me.
Desiree Dunbar October 10, 2015 at

I like to read.
Julie October 10, 2015 at

I listen to music and color to the beat!
sue14625 October 11, 2015 at

i like to crochet or knit to relax
Christina B. October 11, 2015 at

I like to read or Knit/Crochet. My kid and I love to color together though. She’s gettin’ pretty good at it 🙂
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Heather G October 11, 2015 at

Painting my nails relaxes me and I like to get creative with some DIY’s using Dollar Store products.
brandy c October 11, 2015 at

I usually color Hello Kitty coloring books. 🙂 This would be a nice change!
Leah October 11, 2015 at

For me, doing my makeup is very relaxing and creative.
Rita A October 11, 2015 at

I just got started with Coloring. I am building my art supplies slowly.
Laura October 11, 2015 at

I really like to sew as a way to relax and be creative.
adriana October 12, 2015 at

Reading, painting my nails and baking helps me relax and be a bit creative.
Lisa Brown October 12, 2015 at

I like to read and surf the net to relax; to be creative, sewing.
Angela P October 12, 2015 at

Painting is so relaxing for me, I also enjoy reading or watching movies to relax
Allyson Bossie October 12, 2015 at

Reading a book, bubble bath or grounding are great relaxations for me
Taraneh October 12, 2015 at

I love coloring books and making bracelets
Patti October 12, 2015 at

I love fashion and often plan outfits for creativity but also, very unrelated, I like to work on crossword puzzles to relax!
Meegan October 12, 2015 at

I like to watercolor paint!
Rachel C. October 12, 2015 at

I wish I was more creative than I really am. I’d say my favorite way to relax and be creative is reading… although I did used to enjoy writing a fair bit. Sometimes I still dream about writing that best-seller!
Crystal S October 12, 2015 at

I love coloring and that is what I do to unwind and calm down. I have been coloring since I was a little girl and don’t plan on ever stopping. 🙂
Kelly October 12, 2015 at

I relax by taking a long bath, with a good book. I try to tub at least 1x a week, and have my husband watch the kids. It is just “my” time. I can get lost for hours. It is the best way to relax for me. Total bliss
susan byrne October 12, 2015 at

Coloring I find is a great stress relief.
gala October 13, 2015 at

I like gardening and cross-stiching
Julie Waldron October 13, 2015 at

I like to crochet.
Karen Drake October 13, 2015 at

I like to sew.
Paula Tavernie October 13, 2015 at

I love to color and do jigsaw puzzles to relax!!
Mari October 13, 2015 at

I like to create with recycled materials.
joni October 13, 2015 at

I like making the latch hook rugs.
Rachel Beltz October 14, 2015 at

I love painting! Especially watercolors! Sometimes it stresses me out, but hey, it can be relaxing at times!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley October 14, 2015 at

I enjoy listening to music and crocheting!
Nicole TallulahJane October 14, 2015 at

I like to read to chill out after a hard day.
Jake B October 14, 2015 at

I myself listen to music to relax, my mother does her coloring nightly.
heather miller October 14, 2015 at

I love to listen to music and take night walks
Lyndsey R. October 14, 2015 at

I really enjoy putting some oils in my diffuser and painting. Relaxing me right away!
Carrie Smith October 14, 2015 at

Cooking and baking lets me relax and be a little bit creative. I also love to write.
Patricia Delgado October 14, 2015 at

Coloring and crocheting are my favorite ways to relax and be creative.
Robin October 14, 2015 at

This would be for my sister and drawing is one of her favorite ways to relax. Me? Watching an old movie while lying in bed.
Candie L October 14, 2015 at

My favorite way to relax is to just have the house to myself. Thank you
chris October 14, 2015 at

I never heard of an adult coloring book until I read this article; thanks for posting. I now know what I want for Christmas 🙂
Laurie Nykaza October 14, 2015 at

I will do scrap booking or jewelry making these books look amazing!
Emily W. October 14, 2015 at

I love to read, create things on my Silhouette, and color!!
Leah Shumack October 14, 2015 at

I love doing crafts or baking! It’s the best way to create something!

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