The Hummingbird’s Friend

The Hummingbird’s Friend

Watercolour on Paper - 2023

This piece is inspired by Grandma because she loved hummingbirds, and the hair is also inspired by hydrangeas, which were one of her favourite flowers. It’s also inspired in part by Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist with an affection for birds. I studied her in high school, and I love her work.  It was also important for me to include mixed portraits in my art as someone who is mixed. It may seem like going through an identity crisis sometimes. I decided to make this woman a mix of everything. She was the first portrait/painting in The Hummingbird Collection, so she holds a special place in my heart.