Color Around the World

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So have you joined the coloring craze? I am absolutely loving using the coloring books that I own! I find it relaxing and de-stressing (is that a word?) to sit down at the end of the day and color a bit. I don't know if it is because it takes me back to my childhood or if the act of doing art is somehow mentally relaxing, but I am hooked! I have several theme-based coloring book posts here if you would like to take a look at what is available. There are all kinds of books out there!

Faith-based Coloring
Coloring Books for Animal Lovers
Nature-based Coloring {coming soon!}

As a language teacher, I love all things international. Here is a look at some of the coloring books out there that can take you on a trip around the world while you stay in the comfort of home...

{NOTE: Most of these books have photos of sample pages in the review section. Take a peek to see if it is a style you would enjoy coloring.}


Folk Art Coloring Book- Folk art from Mexico, Russia, Sweden, the Ukraine and much more!



Creative Haven Vintage Hand Fans Coloring Book - Decorative fans...many from around the world.



CityScapes: A Coloring Book with a Hidden Picture Twist -Twenty-eight pictures to color from cities around the world: London, New York, Paris, Florence, Buenos Aires, Lisbon, etc.



Nordic Designs Collection Coloring Book-Sixty-three Scandinavian designs.



Celtic Designs Coloring Book- Thirty-one designs inspired by Celtic artwork.



Vive Le Color! Japan -This is a top-bound coloring book which makes it great for right or left-handed artists. Beautiful designs from Japan.



Vive Le Color! Africa- From the same company as the Japan coloring book except this time it is Africa! It is scheduled to release TODAY!



World Traveler Coloring Book: 30 World Heritage Sites -International landmarks to color like the Mayan pyramids, the Taj Mahal, Dutch windmills, and the Great Wall of China.

Tools for coloring:

Here is what I use...

Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils-These soft core pencils are great for laying down color in large areas.

Prismacolor Verithin Colored Pencils-These are what I use for detail work.

Sanford Prismacolor Colored Pencil Accessory Set, 7-Piece-Love this! The blender pencil is such a fun item to use to blend color. It also includes erasers, a sharpener, and a pencil lengthener.

LolliZ Gel Pens -When I don't want to go the pencil route I use these. Bolder colors.

Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Gel Ink Pen Set-I LOVE these pencils. The metallic quality is awesome!

Have fun coloring!