Artists are often asked to make real the vision of another; and for their efforts in this task, the artist should be compensated. Sometimes however, the client/group/organization requests that the artist first create and present a "sketch" or mini-version of the finished product. This is in an effort to determine whether or not to go forward with the design. Herein lies a gray area where many artists are not paid for their services. In the last few years, I have b