The Uncolored Book for You to Color – Review and Giveaway

I am a proud child of the 1980’s and I am a fan of everything 90’s. I love this two decade block and often reminisce about my years spend in that decade. I am reminded of a phase I went through where I was under the false impression I was a skateboarder. My father, being the supportive parent he always was, got me a cost-effective, yet stable skateboard to live out my delusions/dreams. I would walk to the end of the street, put the board down, and then proceed to sit on the board for the ride down the hill never having the courage to stand-up.

Our driveway had a steep incline and I was always scared the bump from driveway to street would kill me, I mean every time I tried it I would fall. I never progressed past the point of knee boarding and sitting, but I always appreciated the talent of those that were able to stand. I saw skateboarding as part creativity and part talent, which I had but not in the sports.

I love that when you get a coloring book you are getting to see a piece of the artist’s creativity and talent. When I recently had the opportunity to review The Uncolored Book for You to Color by Matt French, I knew this would be a fun journey because it is a combination of the creativity and talent I so crave as a crafter.

The Uncolored Book for You to Color by Matt French is a less mainstream, but a completely unique and different coloring book that is more than the mandalas, and cartoon characters normally seen in adult coloring books.

As you thumb through this 80 page coloring book it is obvious it is based more on the artists vision than anything else. The best way to think of this coloring book is that it combines the world of skateboarding and humorous monsters into one vision. The art throughout the book is the type artwork you see on the bottom of skateboards, minus the color. An interesting side note about the author is that he honed his drawing skills while serving time for graffiti charges – ironic right?

All of the art is hand drawn in pen and ink and it is left to your imagination to add the color. While some of the imagery was a little harsh for me, Jason has loved this coloring book. The coloring book actually sits on his desk at work with colored-pencils nearby for his co-workers, for when they need a momentary break. The downside is that this is bound book which makes the removal of the pages a little more of a challenge. Also, the pictures are on each side so be cautious of bleed through when you are using pens.

This is an appropriate book for adults, children, skateboarders, and creative types alike. I imagine tracing one of these designs on a skateboard and add the color from there.

I have requested that the book come home soon so I can color, if there are any pages left to color – it is quite the popular.

To learn more about The Uncolored Book for You to Color

To see the entire Schiffer Books Catalog

To purchase your own copy you can find it on Amazon

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

GIVEAWAY: Schiffer Publishing will be awarding one person one copy of The Uncolored Book for You to Color by Matt French. One person will receive one (1) hard copy of The Uncolored Book for You to Color by Matt French. This is a $12.99 value. US entrants only. I will be randomly choosing 1 person on March 3 (3/3/2016) to receive this unique and inspired coloring book! Winner will be notified by DealsAmongUs by email and prize will be fulfilled by Schiffer Publishing LTD! To enter complete the entries below! Remember you have 48 hours to claim prize, or I will choose another winner. GOOD LUCK!!!

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42 thoughts on “The Uncolored Book for You to Color Review”

Cynthia C January 29, 2016 at

I haven’t colored in years, but I would enjoy coloring some of the pretty mandala coloring sheets.

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Rhiannon Rowland January 29, 2016 at

Hmm, I like to color just about anything. Flowers, animals, etc. Just as long as its not people, I just am not good at that.

heather hart January 29, 2016 at

I like to color geometric and everything else! Love using colored pencils and gelpens.

Julie January 30, 2016 at

I like coloring animals!

Jill H January 30, 2016 at

I like to color animals and flowers

Dorothy Teel January 30, 2016 at

I like coloring flowers, hearts, stars, repetive patterns,

Wendy R. January 30, 2016 at

I like to color art that has a lot of little spaces and doodles, etc. So animal, pattern, whatever I don’t mind, but it needs to have a lot of areas in which to fill in.