While creating, I experience stages of working that feel sort of like sleep cycles. I find it easy to stay focused while painting, but like sleep, I experience deeper moments of absorption. It is a bit like being on autopilot, where decisions are made automatically and intuitively. It is thrilling, when every brush you select, every mark you make, every color you mix just works without much conscious thought. I only become aware of these moments after they pass, and I snap back to reality.

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