When I draw, I have a conversation with myself. It's not a spoken conversation. It rather unconsciously happens in my head:
- I estimate the position, size and shape of the object I want to draw.
- Then, I start drawing lines on the paper (e.g. three lines that indicate a sail).
- After that, I view the result and think about whether anything needs to be modified (e.g. Does the sail have the same shape as in the photo?)
- Consequently, I decide what has to be modified (e.g. The upper part of the sail must be twisted out a little more)
- I modify my drawing (by erasing and redrawing the upper part of the sail).
When I draw, I go through these steps again and again. In this kind of conversation, drawing is comparable to talking and viewing is comparable to listening. The process stops, if I decide that my outcome is good enough or I failed.