New Releases by Alberta Hutchinson

The Snowflake Designs Coloring Book, illustrated by Alberta L. Hutchinson, is a collection of 24 snowflake designs in 6 differently designed, elaborate frames, suitable for coloring. Children and adults alike will enjoy the infinite designs that can be made by adjusting the color of both the intricate borders and the snowflakes. Hutchinson has colored seven of the designs on the front and back cover as examples and inspiration. As with Hutchinson''s other design coloring books, Snowflake Designs will be enjoyed by colorists of all ages and levels of skill.

Fantasy Flowers Coloring Book No. 1 —24 Designs in Elaborate Oval Frames, illustrated by Alberta L. Hutchinson, is a collection of 24 fantasy flowers, each with a unique and elaborate oval design frame, suitable for coloring. Children and adults alike will enjoy the infinite designs that can be made by adjusting the color of both the intricate borders and the flowers.As with Hutchinson''s other design coloring books, Fantasy Flowers Coloring Book No. 1 will be enjoyed by colorists of all levels of skill.

In Doorways, artist and poet Alberta Hutchinson presents a work that illustrates her philosophy that Doorways exist in every place at every moment. Beautifully presented in 52 full-color illustrations, with an additional 13 black and white doorway illustrations for coloring, each Doorway opens the reader to new possibilities. Like her many other works, Hutchinson uses intricate designs to present her words, and hand lettering to maintain their natural artistic rhythms. Her magnificent patterns and images continue to inspire ideas and delight the eye.

In Songs of Symmetry, artist and poet Alberta Hutchinson presents a work that illustrates her philosophy of the interconnected oneness of all Life. She refers to this philosophy as "sacred design," and she embraces it in all her work. From the hand lettering of her poetry and prose, which she uses to maintain its natural artistic rhythms, to the hand-drawn purity of her intricate borders, the oneness of Space, Time, Mind, and Being are expressed in a synergy of magnificent patterns and images that permeates nature.

Step by Step is a seven-day journey into the hearts of seven people and their families, a glimpse into each soul as it experiences the compassion and depth of love that is present in the greatest and smallest of moments.

A vibrant array of images, inspired by the mandala''s hypnotic appealAn ancient form of meditative art, mandalas feature complex circular designs that draw the eye inward. Forty-eight full-page illustrations feature circles, squares, triangles, and other geometrical figures rotating around a common center. These original designs will captivate colorists of all ages, challenging them to create kaleidoscopic effects. Artists, designers, and crafters will also find the drawings a source of inspiration. Pages are perforated for easy removal and display. They''re printed on one side only of high-quality paper for the best possible results with colored pencils or markers, paints, and crayons. The enclosed CD-ROM includes all of the book''s images, so you can print each page again and again for unlimited coloring fun!