Recently I applied for two grants, one group exhibition at a major gallery in London, a residency, and a prize. So far I have been rejected from all but the prize which hasn't been announced yet. I applied for grants and residencies over the past few years, probably 3 or 4.. I did not get any of them. I want to show the actual process of this journey of making painting your career. There is a lot more rejection than there are wins, you just have to keep going. First, let yourself feel the disappointment so that it passes out of you. Then when you have more energy, try again. When you have the energy again, assess who did win the opportunities and check to see if you were indeed aligned. Adjust your game plan where you can. Ps. I've added more to the gallery "lesson" in the classroom

Alla Prima Portrait - July 16, 2026 9am-12pm PST Meet Felicia on Zoom via the Skool calendar link. Attend the workshop and watch Felicia's recorded demonstration while she is present to narrate and answer any questions that you have. At your own pace try the process at home or in your studio. Post your practice to the Community page or bring it to Critique Club to get help and feedback from Felicia.

Congratulations to Kim for getting accepted into a residency, to Robyn for being pursued by past collectors for more work, and to Deb for breaking through limiting beliefs about self worth into a phase of freedom and empowerment! And thank you for listening to my own commission situation mid-processing, that was vulnerable for me and a very good exercise. I realize I don't like to share until I have figured out the answers. That being in community is difficult for me. It's hard to show up messy, but I am working on holding myself in the discomfort of being seen in the fullness of being human. And you are providing me with a safe space. Thanks to all who came to the meeting! If you listen later feel free to share any insights or questions. -FF

Beautiful work! Nikita Yeryomenko @nikita-yeryomenko-7768 I'm an illustration enthusiast

I am currently in communication with a new gallery after a decade of strictly representing myself. I made a new "lesson" on the classroom where I will share the process with you. I would have loved to get this info earlier in my career, and I hope that my experience will be helpful to you. Here's what I have up so far: Felicia Works with a Gallery - Initial emails about possible representation - Contract and negotiations regarding it