The rise of Ava Avocado

In fifth grade, I created a character named Ava Avocado. I liked her so much I just kept drawing her in different poses with different expressions.

Then the pandemic happened. When my elementary school closed during the pandemic last year, I was sad and stressed. Drawing helped me escape my worries and forget all the bad stuff going on. It was during lockdown that I expanded my Ava Avocado art collection by a lot! Seeing her come alive on my screen with her funny expressions made me feel a lot better. 

I’ve always told my mom that I wanted to be an artist when I grow up, and she told me not to give up on my dream and helped me start selling my avocado art at festivals and art markets. My first art festival was the Houston Music and Arts Festival. I was so nervous the night before. I was afraid no one would like my art. To my surprise, a lot of people did like my art and bought a lot, too. My mom says she thinks it’s because my avocados make people laugh and smile, and people need a smile nowadays. I consider that a success because the goal of my Ava Avocado art is to make people happy. 

After the festival, I applied to be a vendor at The Silos at Sawyer Yards. I was surprised my art portfolio got approved, and I started selling at The Silos at Sawyer Yards. It was there the owner of Artbinsters discovered my art, and now she sells my avocados in her art gallery! I like to donate the money I make to local charities. Recently, I’ve been donating to the Star of Hope. Next, I want to help save the bees! If you want to see what I’m up to next, you can follow me on Facebook and on Instagram @emmasdoodleart.

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