Collages are some of the most difficult pictures to plan. One begins with a selection of photos. There are so many decisions to make! Horizontal? Vertical? How many parts? Images touching each other, overlapping or with spaces in between? Which one should be The Big Deal? Use circles or ovals within the space? The best way to start is with sketches, called “thumbnails” because of their small size. I hated doing those in college because I usually only had one good idea, and it was such a waste of time to try to conjure up a page full of second and third best substitutes. Maggie had this idea for months, letting it develop in her mind’s eye and gathering the photos. It is turning out beautifully!