While preparing illustrations for articles I always first familiarize myself with the text, sometimes I read it a few times to find out the key, which will be used to build the entire narration. At the same time I make some notes and simple sketches with ideas. I immediately start working at the computer. I draw particular elements which need to be present in my illustration. Then I start working at their texture and then I reach the composition phase – this stage of work is the best, it is a play (I usually create many variants of my illustrations and I have problems choosing the best one). Of course the best situation is when I have a few days to prepare an illustration and I can peacefully create my world and take pleasure from drawing.