The Transformation Challenge 1

What programs or tools did you use?
I first sketched out several thumbnails onto sketch paper with a 0.5 HB mechanical pencil.  I then scanned the sketch onto my computer (with my phone) and made additional sketches and completed it all with Easy Paint Tool Sai and Photoshop.

Where did you find your inspiration for your entry?
I felt very hot at the moment of the idea, and I felt like I wanted to melt into a puddle right then and there.  Even the paper fan I made at the time didn't help much!  I am a huge fan of galaxies and space, and I believe that an artists mind is an endless scope of possibilities; the good (like stars) and the bad (black holes).

How long did it take to complete?
The brainstorming took around a half an hour and another half and hour to sketch out my ideas.  Fleshing it out and completing the piece probably took around 3-4 hours.  In total, it would be around 4-5 hours.  

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I'm going to do my very best for this competition!  It may be international, but I won't let that discourage me from trying!!!.... _{(Oh, alright; I'm honestly a weeee bit nervous....)}

Hope you like it!  I tried something very new this time around.  (: