1Relax, breathe, color. Take a moment from your hectic life, and do yourself a favor by letting your inner artist take control. Proven to be beneficial for your mental health, coloring is one of the simplest ways to de-stress and engage the mind in positive exercise. And when your head is happy, your body is happy. It's time to let go for a little while. Part of the Peaceful Adult Coloring Book Series, the pages of this book are filled with ornamental mandalas, elegant creatures, and soothing patterns to calm your senses.

Let your imagination take over as it meanders through the winding paths of these delicate and harmonious designs. Fanciful birds take flight while whimsical sea creatures glide over the pages. Abstract arrangements and elaborate mandalas encourage a meditative sense of focus as you color, bringing the designs--and you--to the most vibrant forms possible. Dream up new color combinations, and allow your creativity to explore places it's never been before. The possibilities are never ending as you de-stress and reinvest your energy in the serenity of these therapeutic pages.

In this book, you'll find:

• An introduction on the cognitive benefits of coloring
• Thirty-seven black-and-white designs for you to color
• Palette grids to help you envision your color combinations
• Perforated pages so your finished artwork can be removed and displayed
• The graceful curves and beautiful decorations of these designs complement each other throughout this coloring book. Whether you're unwinding after a long day or taking some "me time" at the office, these pages ensure hours of relaxation and release. Gather your colored pencils, or whatever medium you prefer, and be at peace.