COMPLETED! World of Flowers (+ Dot's story)

[@gretamorrhaye1623]

I really enjoyed your coloring but most of all the story is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing 😊😊

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to do. Thanks for watching! 💙

[@atxroque]

What a beautifully written, inspiring story! 💛🩵💙😊

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! It was a fun project. 💙

[@danielaferrari1380]

I'll be honest and not ashamed because, as Dot learned, we're all different. I shed a few tears. Beautiful coloring and moving story. Thanks Tonja to have shared with us. Cheers from Italy. Dan

[@tonjacolors]

Grazie! Never be ashamed of emotions! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a great day! 💙

[@louiseperry6643]

Watched this more than once. Beautiful and lovely little story.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. 💙

[@nitaprice5332]

Your a good storyteller, colorist and a author. Thank you for sharing, very inspiring.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@maryellenthompson8261]

Oh, my! What a lovely story to accompany a beautifully colored book! I am very impressed.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much, Mary Ellen. I’m glad you liked it. 💙

[@martioffield6725]

Wow! Extremely beautiful 😍. I am just now starting to get into coloring. Came across your video as I was looking for a flip through of this book. Oh my, this made my decision easier on whether to purchase this book. Thank you for such a wonderful presentation that includes a story, too. 😊

[@tonjacolors]

Oh thank you! Yes I think you won’t be disappointed by this book. I love several of Johanna’s books - “Ivy and the Inky Butterfly” and “Rooms of Wonder” are probably my favorites of hers, after this one. Enjoy your coloring journey and remember above all to have fun with it! There’s no “right” way - it’s your art, so do what you want! :)

[@sherilynricketts5144]

This is he most creative, lovely and inspiring and beautiful work of art I have seen …Thank You for sharing!

[@tonjacolors]

Oh goodness, that is a lovely compliment. Thank you so much! 💙

[@LizaLikeMinnelli]

So Creative and Beautiful!!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@jacquelinehainge8334]

This is so lovely, thank you for sharing

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! 💙

[@louiseperry6643]

So beautiful.❤❤❤

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you, I appreciate that! 💙

[@amycain856]

I really enjoyed the flip through your finished book and the story was lovely!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you Amy! 💙

[@lunaluna5231]

You are really talented, I loved it all, the colouring and the story. I wonder if Johanna knows about this. It's as good a story as her Ivy. Have you thought of doing a story for every colouring book you complete? it's so original! Congrats!

[@tonjacolors]

Oh thank you! I’m not sure if she knows about it. I tagged her in all my posts about it when I first did it but never saw any response. That’s ok. I do have one more idea for a story so I’ve been keeping my eye open for the right book. I’m not a natural storyteller though, so I’m not overflowing with ideas. 😁 Thank you for watching!

[@Fzubairk]

Stay Blessed dear ❤️🥰lovely coloring and beautiful story Thank you for sharing 👍🏻💕

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@luzurena4347]

Thank you for sharing this with us. A beautiful creative story to a beautifully colored book.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! 💙

[@Colors_in_the_attick]

Amazing ❤❤❤ What an inspiring story 🎉❤ Thank you for sharing

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙 I appreciate that!

[@vanikurup]

Wow... lovely colouring and thoroughly enjoyed your story. How unique. Thanks for sharing

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you, Vani!

[@andreiaffig]

I am absolutely amazed with the story you wrote following our colored pages done so beautifully! Congratulations my dear! 😘

[@tonjacolors]

Andreia Figueiredo Thank you my friend!

[@mirjanalyon525]

You created such a beautiful story for this boo well done your colouring is great too 🥰❤️

[@tonjacolors]

That is so kind of you, thank you!

[@Wendyb473]

Stunningly beautiful from every angle. Well done you 💖

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you very much!

[@donnabennett5106]

Loved your colouring in and Dots Story,very creative all round, Thankyou for sharing 👏👍🇳🇿

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much, Donna! 💙

[@CatkinLaneEmporium]

Brilliant, well done! I love the mix of vibrant colours and pastel pages.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@samsmom1491]

You've given me a lot of great ideas. I'm in awe of your artwork. I'm working in this book right now and was looking for inspiration. I found it and so much more!

[@tonjacolors]

Wow, thank you, Jeannette. That means the world to me!

[@tdcolours8685]

this is such a creative way of presenting the book! wow!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@viridian4573]

That was lovely. Thank you.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you for watching! 💙

[@anniecarter9805]

Beautiful story of Dot adventure in garden with making new friends

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you Annie! 🩵

[@roseramos7022]

I just came across your beautiful work - so impressed with your coloring and, of course, your lovely story that accompanied all the pages. Thank you for sharing.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that. 💙

[@fayetriano377]

Oh my goodness! Wow! Your coloring is amazing, and such a sweet story!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much!

[@tinekebak7142]

Truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much!

[@hippydonna2972]

Oh I love this so much - so talented and such a beautiful story too :) Your colouring is so good!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you very much - I really appreciate that! 💙

[@iamjane9628]

Beautiful coloring and story! You are very talented!!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much!

[@nicolalubbe1026]

How wonderful

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you!

[@alejandrinaramirezjimenez617]

You did a very wonderful job ! Congrats ! Beautiful ! 🙏🏼💕

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you, Alejandrina!

[@LindaCrowder10021950]

It was stunning and I LOVED your story.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much Linda! 💙

[@jicolourist]

Wow! Beautifully coloured and I loved your Dot story. I hope you can tag Johanna Basford to see this.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! 💙 I tagged her on Instagram when I first posted it but as far as I know she hasn’t seen it. Maybe one day! 😁

[@57sunflower]

Beautiful story and coloring.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@tdelphia1]

Wow, some really impressive work!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@gailhart2453]

Your colorings are beautiful and what a charming story, you are very talented, thank you for sharing

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you very much, Gail! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 💙

[@MbeanzColorwithMe]

Very creative, I love this. 👍💛

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@CATAZTR0PHE]

Wow, just wow. Beautiful 🥰

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@lanaiskw2457]

Stunning artwork! Tyvm 😊

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@JMHaleSeattle]

Beyond beautiful ! And hearing the story. Ty.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you, Julie!

[@sandytse3848]

Great story and beautiful pictures!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@MsMaycarvalho]

You colored it so beautifully! Excelent job!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you, Maria. I appreciate that! 💙

[@vilmabertulino436]

Lindo! ❤! I am from Brazil! 🇧🇷!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@sharronward1234]

That was absolutely amazing. The story flowed along with the illustrations. Great talent. I hope you're proud of your work.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to do! 💙

[@meticule2]

Wonderful and thank you for sharing.

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much!

[@saraandchill]

Your story and colorings are stunning! Thank you for sharing! New subscriber

[@tonjacolors]

Oh thank you, that’s really nice of you. I haven’t posted much yet, as you can see, but I have ideas for more. Just looking for time. :). Thanks again!

[@latitacolorista]

Enhorabuena por finalizarlo, te ha quedado muy lindo.

[@tonjacolors]

Gracias! 💙

[@judeez000]

stunning colouring!!!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@easterellen]

What a lovely video to watch.. your colouring is gorgeous and your story so heart-warming! Congratulations on a job so very well done. I'm glad I bumped into your video - thoroughly enjoyed it! Have a nice night, Easter

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you very much! You have a nice night too! 💙

[@easterellen]

@@tonjacolors Hopefully you can make some more videos and share some of that wonderful colouring talent that you have :)

[@tonjacolors]

@@easterellen thanks! I always doubt myself, but I’ve had a few requests for specific things so I’ll see what I can do. :)

[@easterellen]

As an avid colourist who still has a lot to learn, I'd love to see you do some tutorials on how you colour. I'd also enjoy more flip throughs, completed pages, etc. You have nothing to lose so don't doubt yourself. :)

[@xiaowenlin6370]

Amazing!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@mauricioantoniokeiserie694]

This is wonderful, Tonja! You're a great storyteller and a very talented colorist! 😍

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much, Wendy! 💙

[@Kenziique]

Beautiful 💕

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@mariav6198]

Wonderful!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙

[@michelepastele5347]

so pretty!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you!

[@vilmabertulino436]

Lindo trabalho. Eu sou do Brasil

[@tonjacolors]

obrigada! 💙

[@blankmission5369]

Wish you would make tutorials on KZbin or share your finished pieces with us on yt. Your a wonderful colorist.

[@tonjacolors]

Oh thank you! I’ve considered it and then I have self-doubt. 😅 I may try a few and see how it goes. Thank you for the encouragement!

[@janinas.5965]

Wow!! Not only is the colouring beautiful you wrote such a wonderful story to go with it! This is my favourite book and I have almost finished it. I love it so much I bought a second copy of it. I wonder if you separated your pages on purpose or did they fell apart. My book has had most of the pages fallen out and I will need to get it spiral bound. I would love to share this video with my colouring group (coloring queen) if you don't mind. Also subscribed to you. Hope you post more video's!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! I separated mine on purpose but I know that many people have reported theirs falling apart. I wish I would have gotten it spiral bound at the beginning but I was too anxious to start it and then once I had the lettering done I was too paranoid that the binder would mess it up. 😅 I’d be honored for you to share it with whoever you’d like. I’d love to do more videos - finding the time and the confidence have been holding me back. I’ve been mulling the idea for another story for Johanna’s new book so we’ll see how that goes. Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@citlallicamarena6685]

I love this story!! Love how the book turn out!!

[@tonjacolors]

Citlalli Camarena Thank you! And thank you for all of your great advice on many of those pages!

[@JackyDooArts]

Que fofinho ❤❤

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! 🩵

[@anniemonroe9285]

WOW. Just wow! So impressive!! Also- how on earth did you do that background with the blue, pink, green and yellow on the page opposite to when dot discovers the shed full of shelves? It is absolutely stunning! It literally looks like a professional back drop!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you so much! I wish I could take full credit for that background, but I followed a tutorial by Chris Cheng. She did a different page and I adapted it to this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbcdIenaZVmqMk She does amazing work and I learn a lot from her!

[@neboul]

Didn’t know about that channel. Happy to watch this. Take care Tonja.

[@tonjacolors]

Thanks, Neboul. I have a regular account that I normally use to watch livestreams but I was accidentally logged into this one for Joey’s broadcast this morning. 😊

[@Anna-jl3dy]

This is incredible!! Every page is coloured in such an accomplished way, and such diversity through the book, yet it holds together as a beautiful, coherent whole. So much inspiration in these pages for other colourists. And your story is perfect, and read so beautifully 🙂 This project of yours has made my day! I’ve subscribed, as I could learn a lot from you! Your colour palettes are fantastic. I would love to know how long this project took you, and am also interested whether you used a particular type of pencil throughout or different ones depending on the page. But congratulations, this is a wonderful achievement! 🤩🤩🤩

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you, Anna! You’re so kind. I wrote the story and laid it out ahead of time on my computer right before the book came out and posted my first colored bit of it at the end of Oct 2018. I didn’t really get the compulsion to finish it until 2020 though. Of the 72 pages I did last year, 51 of them were from this book. 😅 I finished it mid-Sept 2020, so altogether it was just short of two years. I used mostly Prismacolor Premiers and Polychromos, with a little bit of Irojiten here and there. They have really great pale colors. Thank you again!

[@Anna-jl3dy]

Wow, that’s a real labour of love, over such a time period. 72 pages in a year is pretty impressive, too! The story feels so well spaced through the book, even with having planned it out, I imagine doing the lettering was nerve-wracking. Thank you for such a detailed reply. Interesting that you mentioned the Irojitens, I have been looking at them for pale shades to complement my Polychromos. Will look forward to seeing what you do next 🙂

[@annettelockhart2949]

Did you use a color palette?

[@tonjacolors]

Hi Annette, thanks for asking. I didn’t have a specific palette in mind for the whole book, I just went with what felt right for each page. That being said, I often found myself drawn to light colors so there are many pages that are pale blue, lavender, pink, yellow, and green.

[@persaun-rs6dd]

🤩👏🫶

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! 💙😁

[@LeAllysonMeyer]

Amazing!

[@tonjacolors]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! 💙