“Rashida Rising” – 9x12 Watercolor and Ink on Paper (2019)

Rashida Rising is a 9x12 inch original portrait created in watercolor and ink, honoring U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib—the first Palestinian-American woman elected to Congress and one of the first two Muslim women to serve.

Painted in bold reds and expressive brushstrokes, this piece captures Tlaib’s radiant smile and unwavering spirit. The intricate patterns in her clothing echo traditional Palestinian embroidery, connecting her political presence to ancestral strength. Her eyes shine with resolve—an embodiment of pride, resilience, and unapologetic representation.

Created in January 2019, this portrait is both tribute and testimony. It honors a historic moment and celebrates a woman who continues to speak truth to power, representing the voices of the marginalized in spaces not built for them.

🌀 Details:

• Medium: Watercolor and ink on paper

• Size: 9 x 12 inches (unframed)

• Created: January 2019

• Signed by the artist

• Ships flat with archival backing

• Includes certificate of authenticity

🔥 Raíces & Revelations Collection Price: $150