Sketch approval

"I will circulate this for comments and get back to you." 

This is the part I don't enjoy as an illustrator. Waiting for the sketch approval.
Nail biting.

I know that revisions are a part of the process and I'm totally okay with that.  I guess the truth of it is, though, I want to get it 'right' the first time and hear "Perfect! Go to finish!" 

That does happen but I've also had AD's ask for more details, to remove things because they aren't appropriate and even times when they have literally drawn over my sketch to get their vision across.  It gets easier the more assignments I do, but still that knot remains whenever I hit "send".

I wonder if that ever goes away?

Anyway, back to the nail biting...

"I will circulate this for comments and get back to you." 

Comments

[Gina]

You have such great talent! I'm sure it will work out. They'd be crazy not to use you.

[Holly]

I agree with Gina-super duper talent. Try not to bite those nails too much. Maybe a hot cup of coffee or tea may help. I wish it could be "right" the first time too. I am not sure if that knot really goes away-maybe it just becomes a smaller knot over time. Anyway, hope it goes well.

[roz]

Thanks so much Gina and Holly. Both places emailed be back and I got the all clear to go to finish. What a relief. One of the places seemed so "blah" about my sketch when I sent it in that I was just sure they were going to have a long list of revisions. But thankfully no. Just to add more clouds! PHEW!

[Sweet pea]

Yep, I know that feeling well. And it doesn't seem to get better with time, all part of the experience I guess! I am glad it all worked out for you. Now you get to the best part - making the illustrations!