Jasmine Becket-Griffith Coloring Book: A Fantasy Art Adventure
Brand: Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Categories: Books, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Crafts & Hobbies



Dimensions: 9 x 0.5 x 11 inches
ISBN-13: 978-0738750019
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0738750018
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Print length: 96 pages
Publication date: February 8, 2016
subtitle: Misc. Supplies – February 8, 2016
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review: Editorial Reviews From the Author Introduction from JasmineI can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am to present this, my first coloring book! It has been a journey years in the making, a labor of love, with paintings spanning this past decade. I am somebody who lives, eats and breathes color on a daily basis. I am at my most content when I am painting. It is how I relax, how I express myself creatively, how I communicate with the world, how I relieve stress, and most importantly, how I enjoy myself. It is my goal with this book to try to share my joy and experience with you! It was difficult choosing which paintings of mine to include in this book - I have painted so many, and I have so many favorites. In the end, I chose a combination of my personal favorites, alongside those pieces which I felt had a strong sense of character and form, and then narrowed it down to those which overall would be the most fun for you to color! While this book is aimed primarily at "grownups," it is very much suitable for all ages. There are detailed intricacies for those of you who love to lose yourself in meditative detail, and there are broad patches and fun characters for those who like to take a simpler approach. Some of my fondest memories as a child are sitting around with my parents, my sisters and my cousins scribbling away in coloring books. As an adult now, when I'm not painting on my own in my studio, some of my happiest times are spent coloring with my nieces, nephews and other children in my family. Whether you enjoy this book on your own or with your loved ones, I hope that it brings you a sense of the creativity, happiness and personal expression I felt myself when I painted them all. From the Inside Flap Jasmine Becket-Griffith Jasmine Becket-Griffith is a traditional acrylic painter, combining elements of realism with fantasy and the surreal. Historical and spiritual references are intertwined with fairytales and the beauty of nature. Her trademark liquid-eyed maidens evoke a wide range of emotions and responses to the surrounding imagery. Jasmine lives in Celebration, Florida with her husband Matt and their cats, and also divides her time between her secondary studios in Kansas and in London, England. Her work hangs in collections worldwide and is regularly featured in various merchandise lines (including her work with Disney), books, galleries and other publishing projects. When she is not painting, her time is spent on traveling, vegetarian cooking, reading, and spending time in nature. From the Back Cover At last, Jasmine Becket-Griffith's most loved paintings are now available as a coloring book! Jasmine has selected 55 of her favorite characters to create this fantasy art adventure for you to enjoy. Designed for coloring book fanatics both young and old, there are detailed intricacies for those who love to lose themselves in meditative detail, and there are broad patches and fun characters for those who like to take a simpler approach. Each coloring pattern features an enlightening description about the original painting it is based on and the individual character depicted to satisfy the curiosity of the artist's many fans. About the Author A world-renowned fantasy artist, Jasmine Becket-Griffith paints with a blend of realism and wide-eyed wonder, exploring gothic themes with elements of classical literature, the occult, nature, and fantasy, and, of course, faeries! Jasmine's paintings appear in countless books, notably The World of Faery, The Art of Faery , Strangeling The Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith , countless Oracle and Tarot Decks, Vampire Art Now, Gothic Art Now , and her solo art book Fairy: the Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith. Her work also graces television shows and movies, magazines and advertisements, tattoo parlors, theme parks, and lines of licensed merchandise products distributed at stores such as Disney, Hot Topic and Target. Jasmine lives in beautiful Celebration, Florida, with her husband/assistant Matt and their cats. Read more