Thanks Donna, the blue butterflies one I did in honor of my mom. Soon after her passing I, my sisters and my niece had some very interesting and touching blue butterfly experiences. Lisa how fortunate for you that you were introduced to the coloring. I first saw the use of coloring as therapy when my mom broke her hip. In the recovery facility they used it to help them relax and focus on something other than their pain and situation they were in. My mom enjoyed it very much even though her hands were twisted and deformed by Rheumatoid arthritis she was able to do some very pretty work. I am glad I decided to give it a try. Interestingly enough as a child I was never really into coloring and was not very good at it either. I feel your addiction pain lol.

Okay you got my curiosity on this....so I went and checked them out......and bought myself one along with some markers. But I have a question I'd like some feedback on.....A young lady friend of mine (late 20's or early 30's) was just diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer yesterday. I thought that one of these books (whether she colors or not) would be a welcome respite from all she may be going to go through, so I purchased one along with some markers to gift her with. I would like to add a little note in the card but am not sure if I should include a personal note, like is that okay etiquette? If so, any ideas? The card I purchased is a 'thinking about you" sort of sentiment.

I've seen these coloring books at Michaels. I haven't heard of the store you mentioned. I flipped through a few and they were really neat. Much more intricate than a child's coloring book. I thought they would make a good present to bring someone in the hospital.

Article in yesterday's NY Post:Hottest Trend in Publishing is Adult Coloring Books I want to explore this. I've bought a Wacom tablet and Corel's Painter Essentials app to try to develop an artistic outlet. But using the tablet well will take months of practice, and the app is better suited to people who can draw & have some art background already. Maybe plain ol' coloring will help develop fine motor skills for the tablet & spur some art ideas for the app.