- 8.5" x 11” sketchbook format
- Top spiral binding
- Heavy black back-board
- 28 original hand-drawn designs by Susan Carlson
- Line art is grey (instead of black) to allow more artistic freedom
- 2 "notes & scribbles" pages at the end
- Printed on Neenah® Bright White, 65 lb (176 g/m) acid and lignen-free premium card stock (one side only)
- Removable plastic protection sheet
- Each copy will be hand-signed by the artist
Grab your favorite colored pencils, markers, pens and/or watercolor pencils! I created this Artist's Edition (Collection 2) book especially for people who are enthusiastic about coloring. This book is ideal for those who don't have a printer but want the most recent designs from Ruby Charm Colors along with a few of the artist's favorites. Scroll through the pictures in the listing to see all 28 designs.
THE BOOK
This handmade coloring book contains 28 illustrations printed on Neenah® Bright White, 65 lb (176 g/m) acid and lignen-free premium card stock. The designs are printed one side of the paper only, and, based on popular opinion, the lines are grey instead of black. This allows the colorist more artistic freedom to express themselves and color "outside the lines" if they wish.
Each illustration was hand-drawn by myself, the artist, and then digitized for printing (and for digital coloring page downloads). There is NO clip-art or AI (artificial intelligence) art in this book.
The book is bound together with a full color reproduction of one of my "Happy Elephant" design on the cover (embellished with chrome marker), a signed introduction page with bonus bird design to color, and a very sturdy, black back-board.
The book measures 8.5” wide by 11” tall (not including the spiral) and is approximately 3/8” thick. The spiral coil is intentionally located at the top of the book which makes it more convenient to use. The pages flip over, the book lies flat while coloring, and the spiral coil does not get in the way for left or right handed colorists.
As a bonus, there is a heavy plastic protection sheet inside the book (under the introduction page) that can be gently (but firmly) tugged off of the coil. You can use this sheet underneath the page you are coloring to protect the page below should any bleed-through occur—especially when using markers or paints. Better safe than sorry, though the card stock each page is printed on is quite heavy.
The tabs of the plastic protective sheet can be gently pressed back onto the coil with the tip of a pen or pencil if you’d like to keep it secured in the book, or the tabs can be trimmed off with scissors so the protection sheet can float freely.
Additionally, because the book is bound with a plastic coil, you are free to carefully snip off the bent edge at the end of the coil so that the book can be deconstructed. Twist the coil out of the holes if you wish so you can work on individual illustrations (or take them out for framing). You can also save the coil and twist it back in again (though your book will no longer be “locked” together). It’s all up to you!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SHIPPING:
Unless otherwise noted (Preorders, for example) books are mailed the day (or next day) the order is received. I cannot mail items on Sundays or holidays.
I normally ship using USPS first class with delivery confirmation to items shipped in the USA. I will also ship internationally though it is expensive. When you check out, there will be several options available to you including priority. Shipping also includes handling.
**********INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: If you are unsure, please contact me before purchasing the book(s) so I can give you an accurate shipping fee based on your country of origin before you submit a payment.
**********Any customs fees, taxes, tariffs, duties, VAT, etc. that may be incurred at the time of delivery would be at the discretion of your country's tax regulations and are payable by you (the buyer). For any additional information refer to your local customs agency. Returns can not be accepted due to customs fees.
RETURNS
Your book(s) will be wrapped in plastic and sent in a sturdy padded envelope or small box depending on your location and quantity purchased. Even so, you might want to request insurance (priority insured) on your items in case they are damaged by the mail service or lost. I am not responsible for replacing or refunding for items lost or damaged by any postal service.
IF your book has been damaged by the USPS, you will need to file a claim with the US Postal Service.
If you decide, within 2 days of delivery, that you do not like the book, please email me with a clear explanation. You can return it to me as long as the book is unused and undamaged. I will refund your money minus a 15% restock fee once I have the book back in same condition as it was sent to you.
Sorry! Shipping is not refundable.