I am so excited to announce that I will be exhibiting at SURTEX in May! SURTEX is the largest art licensing tradeshow in the world and it is at the Javits Center in New York City. I have been reading and learning about licensing and about this tradeshow for several years now. And I am finally beating back those voices (you know the ones) that tell you you aren't ready or "who do you think you are?!" Although I have been thinking about it seriously for a few years, and walked the show last year with my dear friend Tina Lambdin, I kept putting off making a decision. It's very expensive and SO much work to prepare.A few weeks ago I had all but decided that there was no way that I could do it this year because I had pushed it out of my mind—I guess I was afraid to really ask myself if I could do it. But several events and encounters made me open my eyes and take a heartfelt look at myself and my artwork. I asked myself if this is really what I want to do ~ why should I wait? What am I waiting for? I realized that the ONLY thing holding me back was fear. Fear of failing—not being good enough, not having enough work, etc. . . but also, I think it is fear
