The Girl Who Climbs Coconut Trees

Watercolor Painting
on 100% cotton, cold-pressed watercolor paper
14" x 11" 

This original watercolor painting details a Caribbean girl climbing a coconut tree against the backdrop of a soft, gentle Caribbean ocean breeze. 

On the surface, this painting illustrates one of the simple joys of island living. But The Girl Who Climbs Coconut Trees is more than just joy, she is courage and she is freedom. She represents the courage to attempt difficult things in life, the courage to strive toward her goals, the courage to be who she wants to be as well as the freedom to create a life that she desires. 

In the midst of a volatile political atmosphere of a nation, in which the repercussions are also felt in the Caribbean region, the artist created this innocent depiction of The Girl Who Climbs Coconut Trees as a reminder. A reminder to all of us of the spirit of the young, of the courage residing within each of us and that we inherently have the right to freedom, and to strive for a life that brings meaning to us.