Outside the Lines: An Artists’ Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations

by Souris Hong-Porretta
Outside the Lines: An Artists’ Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations cover
Good Books rating 4.5
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  • ID: 4198
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • Reviews: 2
Reviews
indigo.ca · Unknown · 2025-10-21
excellent 4.50

The reviewer found this coloring book to be unique and engaging, with a variety of intricate and quirky images that allow for creative expression. Their daughter loved coloring in it, making it a hit for both children and art enthusiasts.

The reviewer was impressed by the uniqueness of this coloring book, which features original and recognizable line drawings from over 100 contemporary artists. The diverse collection includes works from well-known names like Keith Haring and Shepard Fairey, as well as lesser-known artists. The intricate and quirky images provide ample opportunities for creative expression, making it a fun and engaging activity. The reviewer's daughter particularly enjoyed coloring in the book, highlighting its appeal to children. Overall, the book is praised for its creativity and the way it introduces children to contemporary art.

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    This was a very unique coloring book with some crazy images that will allow your kids to completely have a blast in having fun with color.

    Because there are so many nooks and crazies in every picture that allows the for artist to be as unique as they want in regards to color in general.

    All-in-all, this was probably the most unique coloring book that I have ever seen and my daughter loved coloring in it.

gazingin.com · Unknown · 2013-08-21
enjoyable 4.50

The reviewer enjoyed the concept of coloring modern art pieces, finding it a fun and nostalgic activity. They appreciated the creativity and the opportunity to bring the art to life with a variety of crayons.

The reviewer found the idea of coloring modern art pieces in 'Outside the Lines' to be a refreshing and enjoyable experience. They reminisced about their childhood coloring sessions with their mom and appreciated the chance to engage in this activity again, this time with a 96-count box of Crayola crayons. The reviewer loved the concept of taking coloring books to a new level by incorporating modern art and found the process of coloring these pieces to be both fun and nostalgic. They particularly enjoyed the freedom to interpret the art without prior knowledge of the artists' works. Overall, the reviewer had a great time coloring and found the book to be a delightful way to spend a lazy Sunday.

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    I love the concept of taking coloring books to a new level, take modern art and let the reader bring it alive.

    Coloring modern works of art? Beyond fun!

    I had forgotten how much I just love coloring!

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