Help Lynda Publish Some Colouring Books And Get One For Yourself

Project 2017-08-16 12:42:43 +1200

Hi everyone - thank you for taking the time to have a look at my project!

My goal for this project is to get 200 + colouring books published, to sell online and take to vegan expos to sell. They will be printed and bound professionally by a printing company and each book will be signed by the artist (me). Each colouring page is unique, original and hand-drawn with tons of detail for people of all ages to enjoy.

There are so many colouring books out there that I was hesitant at first, to make one. But after so many suggestions and such enthusiastic support I decided to make a colouring book that has a uniqueness - not only in the style of the drawings but also in the messages within the drawings.

I would consider this an 'animal-rights' colouring book, however it has happy drawings and subtle messages. Colouring pages are meant to be joyful and encourage meditation and contemplation. My designs are fun, happy and show a world in which animals are treated well and loved- typical of my art style. Each page concentrates on a certain group of animals and / or a story with animals in it. The books are for anyone of any age who loves to colour and who appreciates animals and art. My hope is that seeds of hope and compassion are planted within each person as they colour and communicate with each page.

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Each book will have 40 pages of original drawings, drawn specifically for this project. The colouring pages will be professionally printed on eco-friendly FSC approved recycled paper using vegan friendly inks. Each book will be wire-spiral bound with a colour cover.

Book Size: 320 x 300 mm / 11.8 x 12.6 inches

(a little bit bigger than your average colouring book!)

*If you want a different amount of books than what is on offer with the pledges and you want me to set up a new pledge reward for you, dont hesitate to ask. (Message me through FB or email: [email protected])

I promise you will love it!

THE ARTIST'S STORY

I am a full-time artist living in Christchurch, New Zealand. My art has always focused on animals, storytelling and animal-human connections. For many years I was vegetarian and for almost five years I have been vegan. Becoming vegan has focused my art making and it has become concentrated in animal-rights themes. This topic of animal rights can feel somewhat negative so I wanted to counteract that imagery I was seeing all the time that was making me upset or angry, and I wanted to show people what being kind and compassionate could look like....with embellishments from my imagination!

WHAT I WILL USE THE FUNDS FOR

If I reach my goal, the funds raised will cover printing / publication and postage. I hope to be able to print more books than what is ordered this time, so I can bring some to the Vegan Expos I will be attending later in the year.

If this project gets funded the books will be ready well before Christmas. I think they would make fantastic gifts!

Massive Gratitude to everyone who will help me to get this book out into the world. I hope it brings you all as much joy as it did for me in creating it xx

BELOW: An example of what you can get if you make a pledge for the 'Big Bundle': 2 A4 fine art prints (many to choose from - full colour), 2 colouring books, 2 art cards and 2 art stickers

BELOW: 'Lydia Hippie Princess' Original painting for $250 pledge (includes colouring book). Acrylic on wood panel (square) 40 x 40 cm / 15.7 x 15.7 inches **SOLD**

BELOW: 'The Magic Place' Original painting for $395 pledge (includes colouring book). Acrylic and coloured pencil on fine art paper (unframed) 58 x 41 cm / 23 x 16 inches

BELOW: 'Bunny Dreams' original painting for $445 pledge (includes colouring book) Oil on cradled wood - 60 x 60 cm / 24 x 24 inches

BELOW: 'Flowery Fox' Original painting for the $215 pledge (includes colouring book) Acrylic and coloured pencil on fine art paper (unframed) 50 x 35 cm / 19.6 x 13.7 inches **SOLD**

BELOW: 'Rainbow Owl' original painting for the $225 pledge (includes colouring book) Acrylic and coloured pencil on fine art paper (unframed) 61 x 43 cm / 24 x 17 inches

BELOW: 'Flower Power Lion' Original Painting for the $225 pledge (includes colouring book) Acrylic and coloured pencil on fine art paper (unframed) 59 x 42 cm / 23 x 16.5 inches **SOLD**

BELOW: 'The Prince and the King' Original painting for the $445 pledge (includes colouring book) Acrylic on wood - 50 x 50 cm / 19.6 x 19.6 inches

BELOW: 'Bunnie LaBelle and the Dreamworld Party Gang' original painting for the $515 pledge (includes colouring book). Acrylic and pencil on fine art paper (unframed) 74 x 51.5 cm / 29 x 20 inches

BELOW: The Serenade - original painting for the $515 pledge (includes free colouring book). Oil on stretched canvas - 760 x 610 mm / 30 x 24 inches

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