a british illustrator has taken the publishing world by storm and sold more than a million copies of her colouring book for grown ups johanna basford, from aberdeenshire, was delighted when her first book, secret garden, proved such a success it was translated into 14 different languages across the world the book has been a particular hit in paris where it outsold france's best selling cookery books johanna basford (pictured) was delighted when her book, secret garden, proved such a success it was translated into 14 different languages  her colouring books for adults feature beautifully hand drawn and whimsical illustrations   like this one featuring a stag and fauna  the finished product: one of johanna's beautiful illustrations which has been carefully coloured in with a patient hand  the book has been a particular hit in paris where it outsold france's best selling cookery books   an unheard of feat  ms basford started drawing the illustrations  as a way to relax in 2013 now, her hand drawn illustrations have also been used by numerous brands, including absolut vodka, sony, nike, smart car and tate modern her popular website and blog features her intricate and whimsical illustrations for adults to colour in as they wish following the success of her first book she has now created a follow up called enchanted forest: an inky quest & colouring book which features 60 illustrations johanna's hand drawn illustrations have also been used by numerous brands, including absolut vodka, sony, nike and tate modern  johanna said her second book was inspired by visits to her grandparents and the surrounding woodland on the isle of arran, in ayrshire  following the success of her debut book  she has created a follow up called enchanted forest: an inky quest & colouring book  the new colouring book takes readers on a inky quest of 60 illustrations through an enchanted forest to discover what lies in the castle  she said the new book was inspired by childhood visits to her grandparents on the isle of arran in ayrshire ms basford said: 'enchanted forest takes its inspiration from the woodlands that surrounded my grandparents' house on the isle of arran 'the woodlands were wild, unpredictable and scary and i love the playful way children see the world, as if through a wonderful lens that turns the mundane magical 'in enchanted forest, tree stumps become curious little dwellings, rivers flow into treasure laden caves and at the heart of every forest lies an enchanted castle' as well as drawings to colour the book also features hidden objects to be found along the way including wild flowers and animals  ms basford added: 'every piece i create starts life as a simple pencil sketch, evolving into a rambling pen and ink drawing usually spanning several sheets of paper 'for me, computer generated graphics can feel cold and soulless whereas hand drawing captures a sense of energy and character which no pixel can ever replicate' the new colouring book takes readers on a inky quest through an enchanted forest to discover what lies in the castle at its heart as well as drawings to complete, colour and embellish, there are hidden objects to be found along the way including wild flowers, animals and birds, gems, lanterns, keys and treasure chests every illustration johanna creates starts life as a pencil sketch, evolving into a rambling pen and ink drawing on several sheets of paper  one of the illustrations from johanna's new book the enchanted forest    the book is based on ancient woodland on the isle of arran 
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johanna basford has created a colouring in book for adults which has sold more than a million copies . she was delighted when it was translated into 14 different languages   and proved a particular hit in paris . her hand drawn illustrations have also been used by big brands including absolut vodka, sony, nike and smart car . she says her book was inspired by the time she spent visiting her grandparents on the isle of arran in ayrshire 