It provided the inspiration for Basford's latest book, World of Flowers, published on Thursday. For those unfamiliar with her work, the 35-year-old is a pioneer of the adult colouring book trend.

Johanna Basford's intricate hand-drawn coloring books for adults have sold nearly 1.5 million copies worldwide. Courtesy of Johanna Basford/Laurence King Adulthood seems to be having a regressive ...

However, judging by the success of Johanna Basford's coloring books for adults, 2013's Secret Garden and this February's Enchanted Forest, this is not an activity exclusive to children.

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Reader-submitted works on Basford’s website, clockwise from top: Sophie, Mariana, Anna Nights, Elisa, Prue, Ty Segurado. If you’re like me, you didn’t realize coloring for adults was a trend.

Ms Basford, who graduated in 2005 with a degree in Printed Textiles from the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee, draws all her designs by hand rather than relying on computers.

F ans of adult coloring books can’t get enough of Johanna Basford: Since she published her first volume in 2013, her books have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide.