Hairloom - Tied Together, Not Tied Down - original flower The blue hair and lipstick

The blue hair and lipstick seemed to work well with the tribal body paint and fresh hibiscus flowers as earrings

like a crown

I had fun creating the many layers of this natural oasis as I brushed aside bouts of homesickness but reveled in national pride

and enjoys the sun as it kisses her skin and ignites her glow

Size: 16" x 20"

Hairloom - Tied Together, Not Tied Down - original flower The blue hair and lipstickSize: 12" x 16" Medium: acrylic on canvas board Artventure: This is part of the Hairloom series. This piece show cases hair that forms continous loops, tied together in a beautiful and captivating style. Connectivity and togetherness is important for community. Our hair holds so much history, so many stories and lessons and so much culture. This piece is a reminder that the bonds we share in family, friendships and community on a whole should hold us