Zenspirations (R) Coloring Book Inspirations: Designs to Feed Your Spirit: Create, Color, Pattern, Play! (Design Originals) 30 Uplifting & Encouraging Designs with Positive Messages & Playful Patterns

I love this book! As a school counselor, one of the many things we discuss with students is having a healthy, peaceful outlet and to come up with activities that help relax the student particularly when they are stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, etc. Obviously different activities work for different people, but this coloring book is wonderful. The page designs are complex enough to keep someone interested, but the designs are not tedious. The pages also have wonderful, inspiring sayings and quotes (not cheesy!). I highly recommend this coloring book as a gift to someone or one's self. The pages are one-sided and a little thicker, so whoever is using it can use paint, markers, etc. without having to worry about it bleeding through. I have ordered 4 so far and highly recommend this book.

I bought this book thinking of it as Zen Inspirational not even considering zentangles. I used to really love the patterned coloring books but as I have aged I find the pages overwhelming and beings as I color and meditate while I do, I needed to change the type of coloring books I know purchase. What I like about this book is the uncomplicated coloring (giving it the Zen feel). the suggestions offered on the inside of both the front and back cover. The author/illustrator includes examples of some of the pages already colored in, on the inside back cover. I don't copy her coloring but seeing them colored in, inspires me with my own color choices. I bought the flower book as well and love it. I know I will be buying more Joanne Fink books.

The 5 stars are for the book ...lovely, interesting, fun, simple designs/patterns along with feel- good inspirations which can be especially helpful for some of us at this time of year. I do, though, have one important question: The book states that various media can be used to color the pages. Now, this beautiful book will be gifted so I can't experiment, but the paper does not seem water color friendly. I am trying to interest my friend in calming water coloring techniques and would feel horrible if her first attempt was disastrous, due to the paper.Can anyone please help? Thank you. BTW, The more i look at its pages , the more i realize ill also have to order a copy for both myself and my granddaughter.

Love Joanne Fink's work, like the book, but find I am not that inspired by the Inspirations. That's just me - if I look beyond that aspect, I'd say if you have spare cash and would like a nice little book to feed your zentangle habit, then this is just fine. If you can see it somewhere before you buy it, then you can make an informed decision as to whether it suits you. But it's not that expensive, and it does have some nice ideas so it wouldn't be a total waste if you bought it sight unseen.

One of the things I love about Joanne Fink's coloring books, is that she creates images that have a lot of space within them, to add your own patterning and tangles. I love that she shares her faith in this book, with scripture and other life affirmations. You will not be disappointed if you decide to purchase this book! Enjoy and stay Zenspired!

I clicked on the "Look Inside" and everything...but I honestly was expecting a more complicated zentangle coloring book. More "zentangles" and less open blank spaces. But then, this is my first "zentangle" book (my second one is on its way!!!) so what do I know?? It arrived faster than expected and I DO like it.

My mom wanted an easier color book than the really detailed adult color books, she started coloring when my grandmother went to a retirement home and now they both enjoy coloring together, very relaxing for both of them. Great buy for what ever occasion.

As advertised... "Zenspirational"! Relaxing and fun. Coloring in these books is mood changing! From stressed to relaxed. From irritated to calm. From sad to encouraged. And the messages are always uplifting. Thank you Zenspirations!! You've helped me "get away" for a while...

So happy to finally have a copy!

Simple designs to begin is what I was looking for. This book covers it.

Loved it!

This is a nice colouring book. There isn't a lot there, not as good value as some of the adult colouring books on the market. Nice artwork. I was hoping for a book about designing these kinds of pieces so was disappointed.

Frankly, this book didn't inspire me much. It was full of quotations and there wan't a lot of art - not different art anyway. Not impressed.