Pineapple Haven

 It was time to color another whimsical & imaginary page!

You can see why I've titled this one "Pineapple Haven".

There are so many colors to choose from in the 

Prismacolor Premier set of 150 colored pencils.

For the pineapple, I chose Celadon Green, which takes on a gray-blue tint.  Highlights of Artichoke color are mixed in.

Now for the fun part!

The close ups!

One thing I've learned is that close ups show all of the 'flaws' in coloring. 

I usually go back and re-color the spots that 'bother' me.

It's not easy to be 100% perfect when coloring very tiny details no matter how good your vision is.

I'll point out whimsical things in each photo.....

At the top of the artichoke are pollen puffs with eyes 

and the cutest "Dough Boy" wearing a Viking hat!

What appears to be a Stingray on the left; 

a Bumble Bee; and an Apple. 

A purple Cat; a Dragon; a Toucan; and a Rooster.

A middle view atop the pineapple

reveals the Toucan; the Rooster; and a 10-point Buck.

The Dragon's tail where a lizard is climbing to get on it;

and odd flowers holding a lady's ring.

Pretty flowers and a flag.

Another photo with the Buck; a flying Dough Boy; a Snail; and a Butterfly.

Thanks for visiting!

All of my craft supplies are packed and some of them have already been brought to my Louisiana home. 

So, all I'm able to do is color....

but I'm enjoying it!

Until next time....have a great week!

Lisa

Products used:

Kerby Rosanes Kaleidomorphia coloring book

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Sharpener

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Grumbacher Fixative Spray

The Fennec Fox and Baby Platypus

 Another mixed-match pair from Ken Matsuda's imagination!

Although I'm not 100% certain, 

with the help of my sister and brother in law,

we've concluded that the fox's companion must be a baby platypus.  

These are the internet photos that I colored by:

The Fennec Fox

The Baby Platypus

Here are some more close up photos 

Thx for stopping in!

Hope you take up adult coloring!

It is really a WONDERFUL art and oh so relaxing!

Have a great weekend!

Lisa

Products used:

Ken Matsuda Coloring Book

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Prismacolor Sharpener

Grumbacher Fixative Spray

Fragile World - European Hamster - Critically Endangered

 This precious little animal, the European Hamster,

has now become critically endangered. 

They have suffered from climate change, agriculture and light pollution.

They are found across Europe and Asia.

Being prey for animals like the red fox and large birds,

they play a vital role in nature's eco-system.

Sadly, scientists predict that this little rodent will be gone 

from Earth within 30 years.

This is the internet photo that I used to color this hamster.

I decided to place the hamster in a very colorful meadow.

A 'happy' meadow.

Kerby Rosanes drew the cutest face for it!

And to top off the cuteness, 

Kerby has this precious hamster holding a dandelion!!

OMG!

Thanks for viewing!

Have a great day!

Lisa 

Products used:

Fragile World Coloring Book by Kerby Rosanes

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Prismacolor Sharpener

Grumbacher Fixative Spray

Fragile World - Leaf Lemur Frogs - Critically Endangered

 The critically endangered Leaf Lemur Frogs 

are found in Columbia, Costa Rica & Panama....

but their population is being depleted from habitat loss 

and also deadly fungal disease.  

However, special breeding programs are bringing them back strong. 

They are very bright green during the day 

and at night turn to a reddish-brown.

They are detrimental for the eco system.

Images on the internet helped me to color them correctly.

Chartreuse bodies with peachy-orangey toes and undersides.

This is the internet photo that I used to color these little beauties.

Thanks for viewing my coloring.

We, as humans, the higher beings on this earth,

must do everything we can to save species

like the leaf lemur frog.

Without them, we could die as well.

Naturally...some unusuals in Kerby's drawings!

Have a great day!

Lisa

Products used:

Fragile World Coloring Book by Kerby Rosanes

Prismacolor Premier Coloring Pencils

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Prismacolor Sharpener

Grumbacher Fixative Spray

Garden Rabbit - Ken Matsuda Art

This rabbit is actually one of my favorite drawings by Ken Matsuda.

I've almost been afraid of how I would feel about it 

after I colored it, so I've put it off until now.

I must say, though, that I'm happy with the result.

The tiny details proved to be trying on the eyes!

I'm so grateful to have fallen in love with adult coloring.

It's truly been a very relaxing hobby for me.

And the products required don't take up very much room in my craft area!

Thanks for visiting and have a great day,

Lisa

Products used:

Ken Matsuda Coloring Book

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Prismacolor Sharpener

Grumbacher Fixative Spray