| 1. | I plan a little off-canvas. then finalize it as a drawing on the canvas before I start to paint. | 4 | ↑ | ↓ |
| 2. | I create a minimal sketch or drawing on the canvas, a basic outline of the vision I have for the painting. | 3 | ↑ | ↓ |
| 3. | I dive straight in, painting loosely, then after a while tighten it up with some detail. | 3 | ↑ | ↓ |
| 4. | I do detailed preparatory planning, but always reassess a painting at various stages in its development, amending my plan as needed. | 3 | ↑ | ↓ |
| 5. | I paint from photos, doing a squared-up drawing on the canvas before I paint. | 3 | ↑ | ↓ |
| 6. | I plan in detail, with sketches, preparatory drawings, studies, and a detailed drawing on the canvas. | 3 | ↑ | ↓ |
| 7. | Not at all, I let it unfold as I paint. | 3 | ↑ | ↓ |
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