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October 14, 2016

ERASERS! A Comparison for Drawing and Coloring

In the video I compared the Vanish, Mono Zero, Prismacolor, Faber-Castell, Sakura Electric and a regular old pencil eraser.

I liked the Sakura and the Vanish the best, but check out the video and see for yourself.



You can buy my Halloween coloring book here, PENELOPE'S GARDEN HERE.


 xo
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Published on October 14, 2016 22:07

October 12, 2016

Penelope's Garden Coloring Book Video Review

Thank you Jennifer Shaffer Art and Reviews for the lovely video review of PENELOPE'S GARDEN! Click below to watch.

Happy coloring everyone!
You can buy PENELOPE'S GARDEN right HERE
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Published on October 12, 2016 18:27

October 7, 2016

What is YOUR Coloring Personality?

This personality list was created by me for fun. I have NO credentials for creating personality tests, but I have been told it is accurate. 

Let's see if it is true for you too.

The Perfectionist: Everything you color is beautiful, but you are never happy with it. You like iced tea, coffee, or anything with caffeine. You may have every type of eraser known to man, but none of them work well enough for you. You love organizers and date books but never use them.

The Lone Ranger: You like to close out the world when you color. You may have a whole area or even a room dedicated just to coloring. Your taste in music ranges from a little bit country to a little bit rock and roll. You love scented candles.

The Over Indulger:  You might not stop for your cup of Starbucks, but it is very hard for you to pass up a great new coloring book, or pencil, or gel pen. You'll color in your pajamas, with the kids, alone, or with kitty on your lap. You are a bit afraid of spiders and kind of like it when you get the hiccups.

The Little at a Timer:  You think about coloring a LOT, but many times your find yourself finishing one leaf, a flower, or even just an outline. But that does not bother you a bit! It takes you a while to finish but the results are worth it. You like fuzzy slippers and a robe and would love a visit to the spa.

The Stalker:  You watch some of the coloring groups from afar but have never posted. You admire many of the pictures and feel a bit nervous about posting yourself. If you look carefully at your pictures you'll see you prefer cool colors with a pop of warmth. You love the holidays and always look forward to dessert.

The Picture Jumper: You have plenty of books, and you have started many pictures, but you have only finished a few. You are very excited to start, but soon see something new and can't wait to start on it, leaving your other picture half done. You love cookies and can't understand what all the fuss is about yoga. 

The Old Schooler:  You started coloring WAY before coloring was cool. You had the 64 color Crayola set of crayons when you were a kid, and possibly the scented markers. You may have even colored on Saturday mornings as you watched cartoons. You are addicted to pizza and wish it tasted like it did in the 70s.

The Librarian:  You may have dozens of books or only a few, but the ones you have are placed carefully on shelf or stacked where they are easy to view and accessible. You won't rip the pages out of the books to color even if it is much easier to color that way. You love cinnamon and have taken pictures of clouds or seashells.

So tell me what category (or two) YOU fall into. 

Have fun! xo Dea

Buy my new best selling Halloween coloring book HERE.



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Published on October 07, 2016 20:23

October 3, 2016

PENELOPE'S GARDEN is a #1 Hot New Release on Amazon

Penelope's Garden is climbing the charts.

Jump aboard the slightly spooky, very cutie coloring train. Buy now! Penelope is a perfect Halloween present for the little ones.

Have fun and thank you!

CLICK HERE to buy!


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Published on October 03, 2016 21:45

October 2, 2016

PENELOPE'S GARDEN Coloring Book Is HERE!

Penelope the Witch is here in her first coloring book PENELOPE'S GARDEN.
Frolic through the pumpkin patch, help her water the nightshades, and count all the tiny mice in her enchanted garden. Don't forget to pet Midnight! xo 
CLICK HERE to buy on Amazon
CLICK HERE to buy from my website 

Enjoy!
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Published on October 02, 2016 15:49

October 1, 2016

Congratulations to the Penelope's Garden Coloring Book Giveaway

Congratulations to the three winner of Penelope's Coloring Book Giveaway!

Each winner will receive a copy of Penelope's Garden Coloring and a glow in the dark marker to light up the coloring book in the dark.

Thank you for entering!


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Published on October 01, 2016 09:46

September 29, 2016

Witches Brew Tea While You Color

Today as I set up my area to start another drawing, and realized that part of my drawing ritual involved tea. 


In the summer as I sit with the doors opened overlooking the cove I drink iced tea. But now there is a bite in the air and I find myself putting on the kettle.



As I waited for the water to boil I moistened the rim of the teacup and dipped it into a plate covered with brown sugar--kind of like an autumn margarita. Then I added spice to my cup of Afternoon Tea by Crabtree and Evelyn. Just a pinch of allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. I added a star anise and stirred with a cinnamon stick.



This nice warm tea was just what the doctor ordered on such a cold and blustery day. 


So grab your colored pencils and your favorite Halloween coloring book, or my new one if you like, PENELOPE'S GARDEN, and get to coloring with a nice warm cup of Witches Brew Tea.

Enjoy!

Here is a quickie video with instructions for delicious Witches Brew. If you make it tell me if you like!

xo



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Published on September 29, 2016 20:40

September 16, 2016

Penelope's Garden Halloween Giveaway

Penelope's Garden will be on sale October 1, but until then I am offering a glow in the dark giveaway.



I will give three copies of the coloring book along with black light markers to make the images glow!

Check it out here.



Enter the giveaway here! If you click the little YouTube sign at the bottom of the video as your watching it will take you over to YouTube and you can subscribe there.

Thank you and good luck!!

xo

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Published on September 16, 2016 18:11

Penelope's Garden Glowing Giveaway

Penelope's Garden will be on sale October 1, but until then I am offering a glow in the dark giveaway.


I will give three copies of the coloring book along with black light markers to make the images glow!

Check it out here.



Enter the giveaway here!

xo

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Published on September 16, 2016 18:11

September 14, 2016

Coloring with Polychromos vs. Conte Pastel Pencils

Here is a video where I color one tomato with Faber Castell Polychromos pencils and one tomato with Conte pastel pencils.

I originally thought I would just do it for myself--then I figured, why not share!

Nothing fancy and far from perfect coloring technique--just a quickly. 

Interesting results!

xo



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Published on September 14, 2016 17:34