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May Day Magic, spend the day re-discovering the art of colouring in. Claire McGorman brings us ‘Stuff from my head’, the latest adult colouring book to reach our shelves. Volume 1 allows time to unwind and de-stress, every black and white illustration has been hand drawn, the sophisticated patterns encompassing intricate details. We are taken on a journey through a magical landscape of mystery, plant forms from alien-inhabited planets brought to your front room with this coffee table based colouring in activity.

Claire McGorman, the Midlands based artist was born and bread in the much cherished Coventry, moving to Wolverhampton to study visual arts at the cities University. Throughout her Degree, Claire focussed bodies of work around illustration techniques and practice. From graduation, she has worked across the creative sector located in the dynamic artistic outlet we call the Jewellery Quater for the last decade. During this period she began her internet based art business ‘Little Flat Bear’ bringing prints and illustrations to the commercial realm. After planning, creative thought process and artistic endeavour she brings us the first Volume of ‘Stuff from my Head’.

As adults why colour?

Colouring in has the power to reduce anxiety, create focus and improve mental wellbeing. Akin to meditation, colouring in allows the brain to switch to switch off other thoughts and direction attention towards the artistic indulgence. The calming benefits of the blocking in process are unquestionable, the selection of medium and colour choices and stroke direction allow us to explore feelings. The activity allows for the reconciliation of emotional conflict and greater self-awareness. Arts engagement allows us to manage behaviour, deal with addictions and develop socially. We can improve ourselves and a tool of personal expression.

The short version?

It’s a hobby to help you chill out.

Get scribbling, order now for delivery on time for May Day colouring fun.