Contemplation is always my first step. Whether I am intentionally brainstorming or jotting down random notes throughout the day, I always have to think about my concept thoroughly before attempting to begin a project, otherwise, I find myself lost and frustrated further down the line. The composition is the second step. At this point, I have to consider the colors I might want to use, where the focus may or may not be, the foreground versus the background. This step often takes me the longest, since I have so many ideas I often feel as though I will explode when attempting to hone it down to one. And last but not least, execution. The time, effort and skill that is put into the creation of my intricately planned piece.

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