Mrinal Mitra {Illustrator, Author​}

The 'Color World Culture' coloring series is far beyond any regular coloring book. There are five volumes in this series from ten different world cultures. Each volume has two cultures combined. The trim size of each book is, 11" x 8.5" portrait.  

The art of our ancient civilizations and traditional folk cultures have been eternally deemed as classical. The concept of this World Culture Coloring Series is to introduce the participants, the value of the artistic creations found across the globe.

Aspects of these art elements help broaden the creative minds of individuals. The images selected in this series include, mythical creatures, patterns, abstract styles, and so much more. These pictures are from various sculptures, paintings, friezes, bas-reliefs, potteries, masks etc., and have been simplified for this project.

Each book starts with a simple image or pattern and gradually moves to more complex ones. Participants are encouraged to have fun with the images. They can create their own art pieces, cut-outs, masks, as well as use their preferred choice of colors and medium.

There is a synopsis about the art forms included in the volumes, complete with a brief historical footnote under each image. Overall the images are carefully chosen to inspire creativity in the minds of all the participants.