2nd Brilliant Wight Colouring Book Launch

FAMOUS landmarks on the Isle of Wight feature in the "Brilliant Wight Colouring Book- Landmark Edition" which was launched at Dinosaur Isle in Sandown on Saturday (June 23). Families were invited to come along and colour in poster sized drawings from the book which features illustrations of the Island's favourite landmarks including Ryde Pier, Dinosaur Isle, the lifeboat station at Bembridge and Newport's Quay Arts Centre.

The book - the second to be published - is supported by the Isle of Wight Council's Arts Unit, the Island 2000 Trust, the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) Partnership and Leader Plus via the Isle of Wight Economic Partnership. The book is part of 'Brill Books' which is Island 2000's publishing arm. All the drawings were submitted by Island artists.

The launch featured the images blown up from the book to poster size so that families could join in the colouring in fun and create their own poster to take home. A rare dry morning was enjoyed as families spread out across the front lawn of the museum and got stuck into the free materials to create some rich, lively and colourful interpretations of Island scenes. There was also badge and magnet making available too.

Colouring books can be brought from the Dinosaur Isle museum shop, Tourist Information Centres or from Island 2000 Trust direct and cost £3.50. Many thanks to Peter and the staff at Dinosaur Isle for all their help and support.