Have you ever woundered about what kind of effort goes into an artwork?        
 

Here is an example: Titled: "Asking for Directions"

                                                                                                      from inspiration by Leonardo da Vinci to finished product:
                                                                                                      Mixed media, ~ 13" square

Below are some of the production steps that served the concept development: 

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All the way to painting, mounting and exhibiting the work:

     Now available as oil painting,

(25" square, click the picture above for details):                           

Another piece : 
Starting the concept development through preliminary thumbnail sketches:

Figuring out the layout and refining the concept:

Followed by a tighter, more detailed sketch:

Final product in color ca. 11x13 as graphic, framed:

Also available as oil painting (16"x16" oil on canvas)