This beautiful book is the brainchild of two Delft-based designers and former art academy students. Their mission? To inspire people to put their smartphones away a bit more often, swap the screen for coloured pencils or paint, and rediscover the old-fashioned joy of pure creativity.
From a romantic gesture to an inspiring city guide
The heart-warming idea for the book came about a few years ago, when one of the creators gave his girlfriend a hand-drawn colouring book as a present. That personal gesture left them wanting more! It grew into a wonderful project to invite everyone to step away from the busy digital world for a moment and create something special with their full attention.
A creative journey of discovery through the city
With ‘Delft in colour’, you take a virtual stroll through the historic city centre. From the iconic Oude Kerk and the characteristic Oostpoort to the atmospheric canals and De Kolk (world-famous thanks to Vermeer’s View of Delft): all the familiar and surprising cityscapes are featured.
What makes this book truly unique are the illustrations. Instead of harsh black outlines, the illustrations are drawn with subtle grey lines. This means you’re not forced to colour ‘strictly within the lines’, but are given complete freedom to discover your own artistic style.
Top quality for every technique
Whether you prefer to work with coloured pencils, chalk, alcohol-based markers, brush markers or even watercolours: the thick, high-quality paper can handle it all. It is therefore much more than a standard colouring book; it is your personal creative sketchbook.
Also available as a handy pocket edition!
Fancy getting creative whilst out and about or during a sunny lunch break? Alongside the standard edition, a compact pocket edition has been released. Perfect for popping in your bag to take to a cosy terrace in Delft, on the train or on holiday.
A first for Delft
Did you know that this book marks the start of a brand-new series of colouring books about Dutch cities and artists? It’s no coincidence that Delft is kicking things off: after all, this is the very city where the idea first began.
Pop into the Vermeer Centrum Delft shop soon and be inspired.