“Russisch Brot”(Russian Bread) got this title right away when I started the image, because this image’s development was based on the visual idea to work out the thickest lines in the paper sketch in way that reminded me instantly of this childhood baked good. I advanced this structure on the complete image area before starting with the structures of the colored fillings of the remaining spaces. As so often happens, I got stuck right before the finish, having the longest break although “only” two spaces waited to be filled. But these are the final steps that decide everything. Pars pro toto, either it’s the perfect finish or everything is ruined. That’s why I often hate my images at that stage and love them all the more, if it works out, as is the case nearly every time. If not, the recycle bin is waiting.