Mini-INKLINGS colouring book by Tanya Bond: Coloring book for adults, teens and children, featuring 30 single sided fantasy art illustrations by Tanya ... birds, animals and other charming creatures.

The media could not be loaded.  I really enjoy Tanya Bond's coloring book series, Inklings, so when I found out that she had released a “mini” format book, I immediately purchased it. I was very happy to see many new designs and a few that are familiar. The ones that are similar to her other books have been re-done to fit the new format and feel like a new coloring experience as well. The lines are nice and dark and well-connected unlike other books where the lines fade away because the images were reduced too far. These designs feel as if they were drawn for this size format.The coloring book is approximately 9 x 6 inches and it fits perfectly in my handbag to carry around with me. The designs are detailed but not at all intricate which, again, makes them a perfect project for on-the-go. Each of the designs are titled at the bottom of the page, along with a copyright. I like the title but wish the copyright had been less intrusive.The designs feature the ethereal maidens with large expressive eyes that I have found in all of Ms. Bond's designs. I love all of the girls with their fun hats in this book. They remind me of my younger daughter who loves to crochet/knit wild hats for herself.This is what I experienced while coloring in this book and testing the paper with my coloring medium:30 Designs of Large, Expressive Eyed Girls in 9 x 6 inch format book2 Pages set aside for Color TestsPrinted on one side of the pagePaper is thin, white, slightly rough and non-perforated. It is typical of anything published through CreateSpace.Glue BoundDesigns do not merge into the binding areaBook can be opened flat with a little effort for coloringAlcohol-based markers bleed through this paper readilyWater-based markers bleed through in spotsGel pens and India Ink artist pens create colorful shadows on the back of the page. India ink pens can spot through if multiple layers are applied.Colored pencils work well with this paper. I can use either wax or oil based pencils and get good pigment (with multiple layers of the same color), layer multiple colors well and blend well using a pencils style blender stick. My hard lead pencils, such as Verithins, can cause dents through to the back of the page.I use a piece of card stock or a couple of pieces of heavy weight paper as a blotter when coloring in this book. It keeps ink from seeping through or dents from marring the pages below my project page.

Tanya's books are a MUST HAVE and this 3rd in the Inkling series, Mini Inklings, is no exception. This is a smaller book so it is easier (and quicker) to color. Plus the size makes it great to take with you. 30 brand new pictures to delight anyone, from the young to the young at heart. Each picture is only on one page and features delightful characters. I think once I'm done with the book, I'm going to order another to color each girl differently! In the pictures below I used several different types of pencils. Picture 1 I used FC Polychromos, picture 2 I used Caran Pablo and in the 3rd pic I used Sargent pencils (50 count for under $10) for everything but the skin. Such a joy to color, this would be a great addition to anyone's coloring collection.

My 8 yr. old granddaughter loves Monster High and similar cartoons. ( I personally really dislike that type of show, the characters are often mean and the girls dress like fetishist prostitutes.) But I digress, fantastical characters, fairies and magical creatures are her thing (and mine) so this was perfect. Compared to most children's coloring books, Tanya Bond's characters are more creative and sophisticated yet still manage to maintain some innocence, which is important to me.The paper quality was not all that great but I am much more aware of that than my granddaughter was! She was very happy with this coloring book. I'll buy some more mini- inklings for her, they are a really nice size for a take-a-long project in the car. When she is a bit older I'll buy the more complicated, larger books by Tanya Bond.

I actually received this coloring book 2 days ago, the pictures are gorgeous, the lines are clear and fine. The paper is white, medium weight, that is slightly rough. Colored pencils work well, you are able to blend without any difficulty, the pictures are one sided so I would always use a couple of sheets of paper to protect the next picture. There are two pages in the back of the book set aside for testing your colors, the pages are lined, boxed, split so there are 56 spots available.There are 30 new pictures for you to color. No repeats from the previous 2 color books. This is a convenient beautiful coloring book and if you enjoy coloring supernatural type books like me you will love this book. I give this unique book 5 big fat stars.

The quality of the paper and drawings is high. Mostly I love the size. I wish there were more smaller coloring books for adults that have whimsical characters like these. I like carrying these while traveling and to work. Coloring is relaxing and makes me think creatively. I do it for fun.

I like the small size of this book and I like the style of her artwork. I do not like the occult symbols on some of the pictures so I cut some of the most obvious ones out. I still have it 5 stars because of the remaining pictures which are beautiful and fun to color.

Damn....another new artist for me to love. That means I will have to buy more coloring books! I love the portable size of this one. They are printed on one side of the page, so no problem using your favorite medium. I fell in love with these pictures; you gotta love the big eyes and the expressions. I will definitely be purchasing the other books by this talented artist, and I hope there will be many more to come.

I love this book. Such a nice size when you don't want a full size to color. I used both markers and pencils on the single sided pictures. I did put a piece of card stock between the pages because the ink will soak through.

The 3rd book from Tanya bond this book as it says on the cover Mini but don't let that put you off its a good size you can see by my photos with the copic sketch across it that it isn't to small .They are single sided images more suited to dry Medium but you can use what ever Medium you want by either placing card behind the image you are colouring or remove the pages and photocopy ( personal use only) this book is packed full of those inklings everyone loves and at the back are two colour test pages for you to decide what colours you want to use which is quite handy if you don't have a peice of scrap paper to hand, each image is as beautiful as the next

In all honesty, I'm not that impressed with this book, I do like the size though. In comparison with the other 3 Inklings books, the pictures in this one are rather simple + don't seem to have as much thought put into them.The paper is rather thin + you can see the next image through the paper. Also, when using promarkers, the print smudges.Overall, this book is ok, but not a patch on the other 3.

Gorgeous minis all new lovely drawings, handbag Size so u can take it everywhere, just right to take on holiday, or on a long train journey

Beautiful book

As ever Tanya Bond has produced another winner.