Refocused and Ready: My First Painting for the Art Fair Submission

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Today I did it—I refocused and created the first painting I’ll be submitting to the art fair. 🎨

After the fair organizers said, “don’t do flowers”, I realized I had to switch gears quickly. And now... the clock is ticking. There’s only about a month left to submit six original artworks, so I needed a new plan. Fast!💃

Looking to the Past for Inspiration

Instead of starting entirely from scratch, I went through my older work—and I found potential.

I’ve got three existing paintings that could fit into a cohesive series. I never sold them before because, honestly? I wasn’t ready to let them go. 😅 But now, I need something that feels unique, personal, and expressive—and these pieces still feel like “me.”

This little girl is like me! Looking for inspiration!✨

Building a New Art Series for Submission

So here's where I’m at:

• ✅ 3 completed paintings from past collections

• 🎯 1 new piece created today

• 🖼️ 3 more paintings left to make (and on bigger canvases!)

• 🕒 Deadline: About 1 month

The good news? I’m not short on ideas. The bad news? I’m definitely short on time. 😬

Still, I’m excited. This pivot might be the best thing that could’ve happened—it’s pushing me to dig deeper and showcase art that’s bold, personal, and full of heart.💖

Wish Me Luck!

I’m putting my all into this series and hoping the art jury (and the world!🌎) connects with it.

👉 Want to follow along as I prepare for the submission? Check out my work at appato.ca and follow me on Instagram [@appato.ca] for updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes progress. 💫

Let’s see where this takes me!🤗🚀

If you want, I can help you come up with a compelling title for your series, artist statement, or even how to write your artwork descriptions for submission—just say the word!

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April Tolosa | appato.ca