I am very proud of the booth we had at the Licensing Show, Surtex, in New York City in May. Thanks to the brilliant planning
and designing of my business partner, Patrice Shields! Most of the exhibitors were showing floral or geometric patterns and cartoon-like characters which makes sense at a show where companies such as Hallmark where looking for images to use on their greeting cards or for wallpaper and gift wrap.
So you can imagine how it stopped people in their tracks! The reaction was the same each time. They would stop in amazement at these stunning large images, squint their eyes, lean to one side, and stick their necks out trying to figure out what they were looking at. Then they would suddenly get it and would say things like "Wow that is incredible!" "You are a genius!" "Cool!" I even got a few hugs! It helped me remember why I do what I do and know I am creating something special to share with others. 500 commissioned images to be exact that I was smart enough to archive (photos and transparencies) throughout the years!
The show was a huge success and we made some really great contacts. I am really grateful that my sister, Kate Sackman, also a business partner, helped us decide to get a booth at the last minute.
