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Colour Calm Magazine + Giveaway

31/8/2015

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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.
Colour Calm Issue 1
Colour Calm Issue 2
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The paper is thick and white, with each design printed on one sheet. A greyed-out square of the image you're working on is stamped on the facing page, not only giving the magazine a professional look but giving the colourist the chance to decide on a colour palette before committi
ng to the main image. 


There's also a Colour Calm app available for download on the iPhone & iPad, so you can digitally take the magazine out with you on the bus, at the doctors, anywhere! The app features handpicked illustrations from top artists, which you can frame and share to social media once complete.
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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 :)
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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.
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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.
It looks very good.

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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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