"Paths to the Image" is not a textbook on design in the classical sense, but rather aims to illustrate a path to independent artistic creation through a wealth of examples. Diverse, colorfully illustrated tasks are understood as offerings, support, and catalysts. By freely experimenting with various working and action strategies, the ability to perceive and the confident handling of materials, lines, surfaces, and colors are to be cultivated. The wide range of practical works presented clearly shows how diverse artistic solutions can be. It invites experimentation with different materials, but above all, it encourages transcending the boundaries of painting.