There’s this point in the planning process where….hmmm….I have three projects on the back burner (so to speak) and we’re discussing them in various ways.  At first, in the beginning, I’m always a little nervous….will I be able to do it justice?  It’s a little intimidating…what if it’s not up to what they expect?

Then this second stage kicks in where, as we discuss, the ideas start falling together.  I get a picture of what they want, and we discuss the possibilities.  Then more possibilities.  Then suddenly there’s a bajillion possibilities that we’re concocting together, and we little by little kind of cobble it together.  “I like this pose, but I like this face.  These eyes really speak to me.  I like this design, but I want something more personalized.”  That kind of thing.  And the exciting bit is, how do I pull that all together in a graphic that I can email them as a rough draft without spending too much time on it?  Because the more time spent means the more the price goes up, and you want to keep it affordable for them.

Everyone has been immensely happy with the work.  Everyone feels that I’m not charging enough, as they see the work come through in stages, as they see how much love and concentration goes into it.  But still, you know?  It’s just the right thing to do.  No one has complained, but I do try to waste no time, and document all costs.

So this stage now is the “falling in love with the project” part.  I love each one like children.  And I try to create things that I will love myself.  There’s some lovely stuff coming up.  I’m going to buy boxes today.

I have such sights to show you!  🙂