Dreamlings 3

The media could not be loaded.  This is the third in a series of books about Dreamlings by Edwina McNamee. Just as with the first book and second books, the creatures that inhabit Dreamlings 2 are cute little animals. The focus is time is on the creatures themselves and in a slightly simpler style than in the previous books.I really appreciate the change as it can give an opportunity to those with a little bit of vision or fine motor skill challenge to have the fun of coloring in these books. They are also appropriate for a slightly younger age group to color due to the easier to color style. While the format is a bit easier to color, the designs still have a nice amount of detail to them.The designs are mostly printed twice – once with black lines on white paper and the second time as white designs printed on black paper. The change up in the background color makes coloring the second copy a new experience.In addition to the two copies of designs, the purchase of this coloring book also includes a free download .pdf. The instructions for downloading are in the book.I want to note that the Amazon owned company, CreateSpace is now being folded into KDF (Kindle Direct Publishing.) These independent artist books will move along into the new group shortly if they have not already done so by now. According to what I’ve read, the same warehouses and printing presses will be used. No mention is made of paper but one assumes that it will be the same as well.I don’t know if the copy I received was printed by CreateSpace or by KDP, but I can say that it is the same paper I am used to receiving (for years now) from CreateSpace. That is: thin, white, slightly rough, and non-perforated. I will continue to check books as I receive them and will note, in new reviews, if the quality changes.This is what I found in this coloring book:25 unique fantasy style Dreamlings designs with two copies of each design, one on white paper and the other on black paper plus there is a link to a free download for anyone who purchases the book.Printed one side of the pagePaper is typical inexpensive quality by this publisher printing: white or black depending on which design page, thin, slightly rough and non-perforated.The designs do not merge into the binding. On the white pages, each of the designs has framing lines. On the black pages, the motifs are all finished within the black background.Glue BindingKDP (Kindle Direct Publishing – formerly CreateSpace) Paper/Media QualityAlcohol-based markers bleed through the page quickly.Water-based markers bleed through in spots.Gel pens and India ink pens leave shadows on back of the page. India ink can bleed through if you apply heavily or multiple coats.Coloring Pencils work fairly well with this publisher’s paper provided you don’t press extremely hard while coloring. I find that I can layers the same color for deeper pigment or multiple colors and blended easily with a pencil style blending stick. This is true of both oil and wax based pencils. I have also found that hard lead pencils leave dents through the paper.I like to use a blotter when working in this type of book. I use a page of card stock or several sheets of heavyweight paper under my working page. It keeps seeping ink and marring dents from ruining the pages below.

Well I can honestly say that Edwina McNamee is one of my favorite artists. This book has amazing pictures to color, both black and white, although a couple of the pictures were in black or white but not both, I imagine that is a printing problem. It also has a link for a digital copy of the book to download and I was thrilled, however, the link DOESN'T WORK at all. I have never been able to download a digital copy and I have contacted her with no help, so be forewarned.

Such a whimsical book

I really like the recent giving of PDF copy because not only do you get the print and many times as you want but you can use those digital coloring apps extremely easily. If, like me you were able to pick it up for the promotional price of 399 you've got yourself a grand deal! This book also marks the return of the black backgrounds after the absence in her previous book. I greatly enjoy black backgrounds even if it is not a practical print out! This is the third in the line of her dreamling's book collection and I'm happy to add it to my set. Although I do hope that there is a return of other themes . This piece includes some very cute artwork including little unicorn girls, tons of dragons, dragonflies and mice family. Unfortunately there is a page or two that I feel was rushed and not up to par with the others, not at all a deal-breaker for me.As usual with creates Facebook's I just use my Crayola or cheap oil pencil collection and images turn out quite nicely. The paper is fairly rough and will eat your pencils right up if given the opportunity. Don't let the paper turn you away. Not only can you learn to work with create space paper but with the PDF you get the option to merely print out on whatever paper you please. All in all a good value!

I had no idea that you get the black and white version! I can't believe they include a digital copy as well! I will definitely be purchasing more from this artist.

Just bought 3 of them again. Fun to color.

This Adult Coloring book by Edwina Mc Namee is really fun! There are 2 sets of pictures in this Coloring book. One is printed with a white back round and a 2nd set with a black background. I've already starting coloring on a couple of them. And I'm going to get several more of her adult coloring books.

I love your coloring book. The type of paper is very important because the coloring pencil doesn't look good on waxy paper. This is good quality paper. Thank you. My mother and I enjoy coloring together as she has dementia and it keeps her thinking. I'm looking forward to number 4 dreamlings.

Esperaba mucho más del libro pero aunque los diseños no están mal... el papel es demasiado malo, es papel normal común y corriente. Por un solo lado de la hoja y doble (hay dos copias de cada dibujo, una en fondo blanco y una con fondo negro) pero realmente dejó mucho que desear pues también me llegó maltratado del lomo y sucio. Por el precio pese a todo, no lo vale.Además es un libro que a leguas se ve que es muy viejo y Amazon no lo vendía.

Très diversifié comme dessin

Love the pics in this book, so worth the buy. I use textas n gel pens in the book… the paper holds the ink. Love it

Bonne achat pas cher font noir et d'autre blanc belle.image mignonne mais papier.mince.

such a cute coloring book! Arrived within a week of ordering! I love all of the pictures