Creative Coloring Inspirations: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy! (Design Originals) 30 Motivating and Creative Art Activities on Extra-Thick Perforated Pages that Won't Bleed Through Paperback – Illustrated, September 1, 2014

I love that the pages are single sided so bleeding through the back isn’t an issue. I’ve also been able to give away or frame some of the pages because of this. The inspirational quotes are a nice addition. There ARE a lot of tiny spaces to color in this so if you don’t enjoy tedious coloring this book isn’t for you, but I personally find coloring little details is my favorite way to relax. Highly recommend and I’ll be getting more from this brand.

This is actually not my first go at Valentina Harper's Creative Coloring Books, however this may be my favorite! At the beginning of the year, my family experienced some difficult times. As a result Mom was sinking into a depression, we didn't know what to do. Mom was sitting around dwelling on the negative. I have a friend who is a doctor and in speaking to him, he said..."you need to keep her mind active, you need to keep her mind busy - keep her focused!". He suggested, crocheting (stimulates the mind by having to count), and coloring (stimulates emotion, creativity and imagination) - and both are extremely relaxing.We actually got Mom Valentina Harper's Flowers Coloring Book and after some resistance, Mom started coloring and relaxing and becoming less stressed and more able to cope with our family troubles.When I got this coloring book - Valentina Harper's Creative Coloring Inspirations, I could not wait to tell Mom. Sis, Mom and I opened the book together and we were immediately drawn to the artists intricate style of illustration! I, personally loved the uplifting quotes (on the back of each picture), they were both inspiring and motivating! The coloring pages also had sayings that are very humanizing. Sis, Mom and I have made a coloring adventure night! We scored the perforated sheets to detach them easier and each picked our favorites. I can't tell you how much fun and bonding this experience gives.I am happy for adult coloring books and give thumbs up to Valentina Harper's Creative Coloring Inspirations book. The pages are of superior quality which is perfect for framing our masterpieces! We are having a ton of fun. I highly recommend these coloring books for everyone. We live in a stressful world and I guarantee that this book will put a relaxing smile on your face!Disclaimer - I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own based on personal experience.

I’m a therapist that specializes in treating behavior disorders: I work with people that are struggling on some level and need to make a positive change. I have clients that struggle with symptoms from every diagnosis imaginable, from ADHD to OCD to PTSD and everything in between and beyond. One thing I’ve noticed over the past twenty years of working in the mental health field is that the most common motivating factor for people to seek help, is stress, and the coping skills that they have developed/use for managing stress. Stress related concerns are as prevalent, if not even more common, in the general population: no one is immune. When I’m working with a client who is struggling to manage the stress in their life, after we address diet, exercise and sleep, I typically recommend pursuing a constructive hobby. I encourage my clients to find hobbies that allow them to create – create anything – in a no-pressure framework. This Creative Coloring Inspirations art activity book is a perfect solution to managing the damaging effects of stress. From the fluid design shapes, to the empowering affirmations, every activity is geared to relaxing the mind and channeling positive creativity. I love that the gorgeous illustrations inspire imagination. The book is printed on high-quality paper with perforated pages, which makes it wonderfully easy to for me to remove a page here and there as a design appeals to me. I’ve been using the pages in therapy, teaching my clients to allow themselves the pleasure of being immersed in a pressure-free artistic endeavor, and I’ve been using the pages personally, to de-stress at the end of my day. I received the Creative Coloring Inspirations Art book in exchange for an unbiased review: I love the beautiful designs, the positive messages, and the pressure-free ability to express individuality that are all wrapped up in this 72 page creative muse.