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+# (Drawing project)
+
+(
+This is the README file for your drawing project. 
+Replace all the text in parentheses with your own text.
+It's written in a simple language called Markdown, 
+which allows basic formatting. 
+)
+
+## Description 
+
+(Describe your goal for this project. If you want to link to an 
+image, move the image to this directory, and then use the following syntax:
+
+![Description](filename.png)
+
+)
+
+## Planning
+
+(Include your planning here, including your project milestone.)