Breakfast is the first meal of the day—it starts up the metabolic system and energizes a person to start the day vitalized and focused. In today's fast-paced society, however, there is never enough time to enjoy a proper meal, let alone in the rush hours of sunrise. More often than not, breakfast is the most skipped meal of the day. The concept of The American Breakfast is to create a welcoming setting, inviting viewers to explore a variety of traditional American breakfast dishes. The warm color palette is soft on the eyes and evokes emotions of relaxation and intimacy. The various dishes have different textures that add visual interest. The general diagonal movement across the image guides the viewer to observe all aspects of the illustration.