Original painting
Acrylic on canvas. 16”×20”

Even If… is a reminder that our identities belong to us alone. In fact, we really do not owe the world an explanation of who we are. The flowers scattered across the figure’s face symbolize growth, tenderness, and the beauty of becoming, while the hummingbird represents a gentle presence that stays close, offering comfort in moments of uncertainty. The orange eyes and background create a world of warmth, where even the unknown feels safe. No matter what changes, what we lose, or what paths we take, even if things do not unfold as we hoped, we are still worthy of love, belonging, and tenderness. We do not have to earn these things by being understood, accepted, or certain of who we are; we deserve them simply because we exist.