5:31

It's 5:31PM on Thursday Sept. 16. I'm listening to Tara Reed's Art Licensing Call with Dena of Dena Designs. It's very informative, and inspiring, which is something I could use right about now. Been less than inspired lately. Dena says to always put your best foot forward, and it's best to create in a series. She says everyone's ready for mixing and matching, like mixing florals with stripes, and all that jazz. She says there are days when she doesn't feel like working, too. Nice to hear from an actual person who's been in the licensing industry for the past 25 years. She also started in the industry without ever having painted or drawn anything – quite the opposite, actually; she thought she hated to paint and draw.

She says if you're passionate about what you do, don't let anyone tell you you can't do it. No one knows whether you'll be the next one whose designs really take off. Inspiring.

That's all for now. I have to go feed some kitty cats.

Bye!