October 25, 2024 - No plan survives contact with the enemy. As much of a inarguably legitimate artform professional illustration is, it is one of the few that is also ruled by a ticking clock in a way that is in totally contradiction to the process of creating. It just is. You kind find out for yourself by blowing your deadlines and then watch the offers and jobs dry up in response as that poor legend starts to spread int eh community. and it's a MUCH smaller community than you think, believe me. I don;t care who gifted you are, inventive talented or even how many wins you've notched under your belt... none of that matters for long if you can;t hit the mark you agreed to when taking on the project. Early is On-TIME and On-Time is LATE…