The lines forming the many fascinating patterns in this book

are much more than guidelines for the random distribution of

color by crayons, pastels, felt-tipped pens, pencils, or water

paints. More to the point, they are tie lines to your own imagi-

nation, the application of which will create an infinite variety

of surprisingly new and different designs that range from

simple to elaborate, realistic to abstract.

You can choose from single, large units filling the entire

design space or select patterns that are repetitive in an allover

view. You can then choose your own colors--bold bright ones

for emphasis or light and subtle shades--according to your

mood, or, more often, an interpretive response. You can ex-

tend your color over a large area--or restrict it--again, as you

may "feel" it or "see" it. You can start where you like and you

can finish where you like.

The results achieved may vary in impact, but every effort

will reflect your own artistic expression. Individual. Personal.

You may even want to utilize an especially eye-pleasing or

decorative pattern in a transition to embroidery, needlepoint,

hand-printed fabrics, ceramics, and mosaics.

Whatever the case, you will find hours of pleasure as your

imagination is challenged at every turn. You cannot be too

young or too old to experience a fulfilling involvement.