My pick of the new coloring books to be released in June 2021 and some to pre-order as well
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This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all coloring books being released. Bear in mind, that there are hundreds and hundreds of books being released every month. I cannot possibly keep up with all of them!
This list of new releases is only books that have taken my fancy, and that I think that you may like as well. Due to the high cost of postage for most readers, this list will usually not include International releases.
Please also bear in mind that different countries often have different publication dates. Something may be released in the US earlier than in the UK or vice versa.
If you know of a new release that you think I may be interested in, leave a comment in the area below
let’s go …
There are a lot of books that are due for release at the end of June 2021 that I will include here as well
May Releases
Mermaid Whimsea Coloring Book
A new coloring book from Deborah Muller in time for “Mermay” is “filled with cute and whimsical little mermaids” which reminds me of Deborah’s original chubby mermaids that I love so much! The book promises that these mermaids are mischievous “getting into all kinds of trouble and fun. This coloring book has 28 coloring pages, single-sided for easy coloring, full-sized 8.5 x 11”. You can purchase the coloring book as either a softcover, with trade stock paper or as a digital download that you can print out on your own paper.
Pages: 61
Date of Publication 12 May 2021
You can buy the softcover Mermaid Whimsea Coloring Book here or the PDF digital download here
June Releases
Mythographic Color and Discover: Dream Garden Coloring Book
Fabiana Attanasio has illustrated another coloring book for the Mythographic series which is now available for pre-order. This book promises “magical flora, hidden biospheres, and lush garden kingdoms rendered in wondrous detail. Follow a path of astounding illustration through blooming forests, mystical labyrinths, and butterfly havens that will spark your imagination. Cultivate your artistic touch and add vivid colors to more than 40 entrancing, hand-drawn illustrations while you discover the hidden objects that are tucked away in each” image.
Pages: 96
Date of Publication: 1 June 2021
You can buy Mythographic: Color and Discover Dream Garden Coloring Book here
Zendoodle Coloring: Adorable Otters: Furry and Frisky Friends to Color and Display
Deborah Muller has created another coloring book for the Zendoodle brand. At the time of writing, there is little information about the book other than it will feature “Sweet and silly otters“. The pages are single-sided allowing you to use markers or pencils in this coloring book.
Pages: 128
Date of Publication: 8 June 2021
You can buy Zendoodle Coloring: Adorable Otters: Furry and Frisky Friends to Color and Display here
Creative Haven Love Coloring Book
Marjorie Sarnat has created a number of coloring books for the Creative Haven brand. In this coloring book, the publisher’s promise “31 beautiful illustrations …from elegant hearts and decorative flowers and balloons to whimsical teddy bears, adoring kittens, and a fairy-tale castle, the pages are filled with a charming variety of sweet themes”
Pages: 64
Date of Publication: 23 June 2021
You can buy Creative Haven Love Coloring Book here
Birds, Butterflies, and Bees: A Pollinator Coloring Book
Design Original always produces great value coloring books that feature single-sided, perforated pages and lots of tips for colorists. In this book, the publisher’s promise “32 line art designs of songbirds, hummingbirds, butterflies, bats, bees, and other important pollinators …. includes a small informative caption for every illustration …..making this coloring book perfect for avid bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts!”
Pages: 80
Date: 28 June 2021
You can buy Birds, Butterflies, and Bees: A Pollinator Coloring Book here
The Beatles Coloring Book
If you are a fan of The Beatles this one might take your fancy. It features “iconic album covers to legendary concerts, from early days to the height of their success, you can recreate some of the most important moments in music history”
Pages: 48
Date of Publication: 8 June 2021
You can buy The Beatles Coloring Book here
The Pop Manga Sketchbook: A Guided Drawing Journal
Camilla d’Errico is releasing a guided journal that features a “brief introduction from the beloved artist, thirty drawing prompts, and fifty of d’Errico’s stunning sketches sprinkled throughout, this guided drawing journal is perfect for artists of all skill levels.” The journal appears well made and features “A lay-flat binding provides plenty of room for artists to practice their drawing skills ….sturdy paper is suitable for pencil, ink, and watercolor“.
Pages: 96
Date of Publication: 1 June 2021
You can buy Pop Manga Sketchbook here
Creative Haven Fabulous Fashions of the 1980s Coloring Book
Creative Haven offers great value for colorists. This coloring book features single-sided pages, perforated and illustrations of “blazers, shoulder pads, leggings, and lace …an array of 1980s fashions…. detailed outfits for casual to formal occasions … 31 retro illustrations ..including “big hair,” bangle bracelets, tracksuits, slouchy socks, and bold patterns are just some of the decade’s iconic looks”
Pages: 64
Date of Publication: 23 June 2021
You can buy Creative Haven Fabulous Fashions of the 1980s Coloring Book
Manga Artists Copic Marker Coloring Techniques
Continuing with the manga theme ….this guide on using Copic markers promises to teach you coloring techniques from manga artists. This guide promises “basic techniques, including blending, mixing, and layering color. You’ll discover how to use Copic markers to create texture when coloring skin, hair, clothing, and scenery. Dozens of illustrations from talented manga artists are broken down into step-by-step instructions, allowing you to implement the same coloring techniques in your own work. Along the way, you’ll find countless tips and tricks for getting the most out of your markers—you’ll even learn how to fix mistakes!”
Pages: 144
Date of Publication: 15 June 2021
You can buy Manga Artists Copic Marker Guide here
Reverie Coloring Book by Cherry Rabbit
This is the first coloring book by an artist who has previously only released art books. Her artwork is stunning and if you are a fan of anime/manga or gorgeous girls I am sure you will love her style. The Reverie coloring book is available currently as a pdf digital download featuring 16 illustrations to color. She is also releasing Reverie Coloring Book as a physical coloring book which is available for pre-order now.
The coloring book “contains 16 line-art illustrations, with a small thumbnail on the back of each page. The pages are glued to the spine, so they’re able to be easily torn out or just kept intact as it is. It’s printed on 300gsm cardstock paper; suitable for watercolor, Copic markers, and coloring pencils!” The books will not be shipped until June 2021.
You can purchase the Digital PDF here or pre-order the Reverie coloring book here
Pre-order
Kickstarter Coloring Books
There are a couple of books on Kickstarter that you might be interested in.
Golden Geometry Coloring Book by Rafael Araujo
I reviewed the first Kickstarter coloring book by the same author, Golden Ratio Coloring Book many years ago. This coloring and mathematical-based book is now extremely difficult to obtain but was a bestseller in its day. It seems by the number of pledges currently on Kickstarter that the second coloring book will be equally popular.
The Golden Geometry Coloring Book will feature single-sided, removable pages printed on Italian 180 gsm archival paper.
Pages: 25 detachable pages
You can pledge to the Kickstarter here. There are a number of rewards to choose from.
Figment Coloring Book
This coloring book for colorists of all ages features “household dogs and cats to the unicorns, dragons, and fairies of fantasy and everything in-between, this book offers a broad spectrum of animal types to color.”
You can check out the Kickstarter here.
Lady Spring Coloring Book
Six wonderful female artists have combined to create the Lady Spring Coloring Book. Each artist has contributed 5 illustrations to the book. The artists featured are – Grazia Salvo, Krystyna Nowak, Karolina Kubikowska, Izabela Kwiecien, Anna Miarczynska, Barbara Sobczynska. The coloring book features single-sided pages, medium-quality paper (150 gsm), and roughly A4 size.
You can purchase a copy signed by Grazia Salvo here or from this Etailer here or this Polish Etailer here.
Creative Haven Around the World Color by Number
Creative Haven offers great value for money for colorists with their coloring books. This one features “46 stunning scenes of major cities, tropical islands, mountaintop vistas, exotic markets, and other popular tourist destinations. Enjoy adding color to places to visit that include New York City, Paris, London, Dubai, Barcelona—as well as landmarks and breathtaking sights found in Mexico, Germany, Egypt, China, Russia, Greece, Italy, Ireland, and dozens of more countries“. The pages are perforated and each page has a printed number on it that matches with the color key. The color palette has been designed for a realistic look at the locations featured.
Pages: 96
Date of Publication: 14 July 2021
You can pre-order Creative Haven Around the World Color by Number here
Meine Reise durch Europa : Ausmalen und ankommen
Rita Berman has a new coloring book coming out that loosely translates to “My Journey Through Europe”. There is very little information on the book at the time of writing but based on the cover it looks like it is going to be a fun adventure. After a lot of time not being able to travel through Europe this may be the perfect coloring book for a “staycation”.
Pages: 96
Date of Publication: 27 August 2021
You can pre-order on Amazon UK and Book Depository here
Let me know in the comments below what coloring books have taken your fancy from this list.
Happy coloring x
Lea
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