This book is author/artist Linda Phillippi's endeavor to share some of her mandala designs along with brief mandala tips and inspirational quotes for those ready to enter the circle. Her background is steeped in graphic design, something which has proved extremely beneficial in laying out the often complex aspects of the mandala. This has in turn led her to the sacred stage of making art. The mandala turns out to be her "essence container" of choice, attempting to satisfy an as yet insatiable passion for color with its unlimited possibilities. For Linda, the mandala is the ultimate art portal into the mystery of creation and she finds great joy in the process of its divine unfolding.