Art is like a puzzle. The pieces by itself may not be particularly meaningful, or even look like anything at all for that matter, but placed together in the right sequence, it can become something spectacular. Stewart (2012) suggests that oftentimes it is better to look at art in terms of its conglomerate parts while in the constructive phases, rather than as a whole, so as to avoid creative paralysis. (pg. 132)I can attest to this concept as it applies in writing also. When composing a novel it is difficult to envision how every scene will fit together to convey the overall plot line most effectively, but if instead you only focus on the individual scene you are writing, then eventually it will find a way to come together sometimes even more perfectly than you imagined.
I chose this art piece below because you can clearly see that the artist constructed the image piece-by-piece to create a captivating image of a young girl, who looks like she has a fascinating tale to tell. However, if the artist had become too fixated on the end product, the artwork might not have turned out so beautifully.
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