Barbara Bradley was always of invaluable assistance when she offered her insight on my other mid-century illustration blog, Today's Inspiration. In February 2008 I asked Barbara to share with us the details of her career, but with a nuanced focus on what it was like for her, as a woman, to compete in a male dominated profession. I am grateful for her revealing commentary, which will help all of us better appreciate the nature of the commercial art business - and really, of society - as it…