It was only a matter of time before another magazine series appeared to rival Art Therapy and Zen Colouring, and Colour Calm is storming the UK shelves- and it's only on its second issue, the first one rapidly sold out. There's a new edition every month, each one crammed full of designs to keep you going between times. Colour Calm is better described as a book in my opinion; with 116 illustrations it's no flimsy magazine. There is a wide variety of different types and styles of illustration; the first issue concentrating on botanicals, flora and fauna, whilst the second issue points more to food and cookery. See below for an in-depth look into both volumes.
The designs in the magazine incorporate very fine to bold linework, so there's a range of styles to choose from depending on your preference. The second, foodie-focused issue features scrumptious designs from Tom Hovey, graphic designer for BBC's Great British Bake Off! You can even win one of his A3 prints, a pack of gel pens and the next edition of Colour Calm in their exclusive competition. Each issue costs £4.99, which when compared to a colouring book of a similar size and quality is a fantastic price. So what are you waiting for, scamper down to your local newsagent/supermarket before they run out! I'm also running a giveaway for FIVE copies of Issue 2, so to be in with a chance of winning, just comment on this Facebook post telling me why you need a copy of Colour Calm. (UK only, ends 5th Sept) Here are my finished pages from each mag. I've seen a lot of different ideas floating around the Facebook groups lately, one of which is patchwork colouring. I'm not sure I like the way mine has turned out, but it's worth a try as I've seen some gorgeous variations. Have you created a patchwork picture? Show me on Facebook, I love to see your artwork :) I was given these copies in exchange for an honest review. You can find Colour Calm in newsagents and supermarkets across the UK, or subscribe here.
25 Comments
Nicole
31/8/2015 04:49:40 am
Love your patchwork, such a great idea when you haven't got the patience for tedious :D
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Marsha Richardson
31/8/2015 04:50:44 am
I suffer with anxiety and find that colouring helps me enormously, de stressing and calming. I'd love to win as my Mandala colouring books are nearly full!!
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Jean Ward
31/8/2015 04:52:12 am
Our rescue puppy is keeping us up most nights - need some calm - wish he could colour!!
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Carol Peace
31/8/2015 04:54:32 am
I need a copy of issue two so I can have one to myself. I bought issue ! and my 14 year old grandaughter seems to have claimed it!. She comes to me in school hols sometimes and after school some days and she loves it.I have a madalla colouring book and we seem to have almost finished that too.
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Joanna kasznicki
31/8/2015 05:05:11 am
I really want to try something else. Ive always found colouring destresses me ☺
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Sue Dorking
31/8/2015 05:11:24 am
I'd love to win to stop me thinking about the incessant rain, perhaps some happy colouring will make the sun shine!
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jan Kirkcaldy
31/8/2015 05:15:56 am
Not miserable stressed or anything else BUT colouring for grown ups is fun
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Lisa Bailey
31/8/2015 05:17:09 am
I have an exam coming up on 16th September and definitely need 'calm' colouring to help keep me focused! :)
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Hayley Atkins
31/8/2015 05:18:03 am
I find it difficult to relax and be mindful.Winning this would get me back in balance and be calm
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Linda Guest
31/8/2015 06:35:23 am
My daughter in law would like to start colouring. She has a 2 year old who hasn't yet slept through the night and colouring would be a restful and focussed time-out for her when the stress starts to bite. We haven't found the right book yet but these look ideal.
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june lyon
31/8/2015 06:54:44 am
It would be great to win this prize.. could do with something to unwind after looking after kids all day !
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Janice Mackin
31/8/2015 08:30:03 am
I am always colouring my children's books, it would be good to have one of my own.
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Marcia Kiegel
31/8/2015 11:20:52 am
I like to doodle & color. It helps me relax.
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kelly
31/8/2015 11:22:41 am
been through a stressful time being a single parent to an 8 month old amd would be great relaxation method for me :)
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Alexa Schoolar
31/8/2015 11:26:18 am
these look great x
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Catherine Ann Hargreaves
31/8/2015 12:26:40 pm
I would love to win this prize. It would help me to relax and have some me time after a strrssful day.
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Victoria N
31/8/2015 12:43:38 pm
As I need something a bit more challenging than my 2 year old daughter's colouring! @pink_lady123
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Helen
31/8/2015 01:07:57 pm
I would love to win this prize. I find colouring helpa with my depression & anxiety. Also the choce of mags is limited where I live.
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Jo Glasspool
31/8/2015 01:34:22 pm
Because it looks so soothing and enjoyable.
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Annette Benjamin
31/8/2015 02:57:01 pm
I'm just starting out on my colouring adventure and I'm mum to two year old twin boys so a calming book would be perfect!
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Michelle Wadeson
31/8/2015 07:12:33 pm
I would love to win this for my sister as she desperately needs some calming distraction right now.
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Allison Herndon
31/8/2015 08:21:09 pm
Thanks for this review. I just looked around and found a good deal on both of the first two issues. Looking forward to all of that coloring!!
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Kim Landberger
2/9/2015 02:48:54 pm
I'd love this because of the variety of patterns, it's nice not to always have a set theme! I love the patchwork idea - I'm itching to try that on something but picking out the pattern in contrasting colours on each square.. Ooh inspiration..
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cheryl chezybelle Davies
3/9/2015 08:27:34 am
What a fantastic review I will be looking out for this magazine when I manage to get out of the house I have fibromialgia and M.E and I'm having a serious flare-up at the minute so can't get out so would really love to win a copy of the magazine to try and keep my mind off the pain at the minute
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Norman Pacey
14/10/2015 01:12:30 pm
Newbie colourer just fiund your page. Love a free copy if mag
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