I used to draw and paint when I was a little boy. Nowadays I do it with my camera. For most of my digital imaging works, I usually start off with the ideas I have in my mind and sketch them out. After sketching them out, I will proceed to gather images I need for the final image. I use Adobe Photoshop to compose the images I have taken and this usually takes the longest time. Sometimes, if I ever lack any images, I'll use additional ones from stock photography sites that are either paid-to-use or royalty free. For me, expressing meaningful idea and content is dominantly all that matters at executing a surreal and conceptual imaging work, whilst keeping in mind also the technical quality of the piece.