Art Forms in Nature

Based on the intricate illustrations of Ernst Haeckel, one of the world's most celebrated naturalists and artists, this coloring book provides hours of absorbing and soothing entertainment.

Ernst Haeckel's series of incredibly detailed prints have influenced designers and artists for over a century. Collected in books such as the perennial bestsellers Art Forms in Nature and Art Forms from the Ocean, they now form the basis of a beautiful coloring book that is suitable for any age. Each page contains boldly outlined designs based on Haeckel's original illustrations of Radiolaria, Foraminifera, and other forms of microscopic life, jellyfishes, starfishes, corals, and other sea life, mosses, lichens, orchids, and other plants. With nearly 100 pages to choose from, the variety of designs presented in the book is breathtaking. With coloring books quickly becoming a remedy for daily stress, this collection is certain to be a popular source for those seeking a relaxing pastime that is both artistic and satisfying.

BARBARA DZIADOSZ is a freelance illustrator who specialized in printmaking and character design.