Lorraine T. Kelly

A revision of Norma King's popular Colourful Tales of the Western Australian Goldfields (1980) by Lorraine Kelly. The stories in this book relate to Western Australia's most fascinating chapter of history - that of the frenzied excitement of the early gold-rush days. The pursuit of gold with its promise of untold wealth yoked the most unlikely characters together, from the desperate unemployed loner to the titled English speculator. It was a precarious existence, and a home was a transitory affair for most families, moving from one town to another as the gold was worked out or as rumour directed. The incredible feats of the goldfields cyclists, carrying news to the remotest of areas, the part played by camels in opening up the outback, the unique Loopline railway, dangerous gold-rushes, the law of the digger in 'roll-ups' and the threat of death from the harsh environment are told to form a complete and intriguing portrait of life on the goldfields. The fortunes of towns, mines and individuals from boom time to depression are traced with telling accuracy and detail by writers whose lives were interwoven with the story of Western Australia's goldfields.

Inspiration for the artwork comes from Celtic and Persian traditional art. Sacred geometry techniques underpin some of the designs. Flowers, cats, birds and even a kangaroo are included within the designs. The variety of the designs should keep you coloring for hours. The 30 coloring pages are printed on one side of the page only

30 unique coloring pages created by Lorraine Kelly. The designs include Celtic Knots, Mandalas and patterns inspired by Persian geometric designs.

Medieval horseman, mermaids, dragons, peacocks, cats, birds, koalas and mandalas are some of the unique designs you will find in this well crafted, 30 page, adult colouring book. Each unique design contains a Celtic knot, which you will find meditative and relaxing to color. The variety of designs ensure you will find a design to suit any mood. The designs appeal to both men and women, so would be suitable for men who wish to enjoy the therapy of coloring. Some designs are inspired by "The Book of Kells" and medieval drawings, while others are modern designs with an Australian twist. The book is a large 8.5" x 11". The paper is 60gsm, so each coloring page is printed on a separate sheet to avoid bleed through. It is recommended to put a sheet underneath the page you are coloring as well. If the pages are too thin for your requirements, or if you wish to color a page again, you can obtain a free pdf copy to print on your own favorite paper from the artist's website: lozsart.com (or facebook page - LozsArt) by providing some form of proof of purchase. If you wish to see all the designs prior to purchasing, you may view them on the artist's website.