Mexican artist Frida Kahlo might be considered the original “Queen of the Selfie.” She’s famous for her self-portraits full of bright colors, bold patterns, and unique symbols. Frida faced many ups and downs in her life, but she never let them stop her from embracing her CREATIVITY and expressing herself. As a girl, Frida loved to draw and paint. Her father was a professional photographer and encouraged her to pursue art. In school she also studied medicine. She dreamed of becoming a doctor and being able to heal people’s pain. At age 18 she was involved in a bus accident that forced her to spend a lot of time in bed recuperating. During this period she continued to paint, her mother even made a special easel for her so she could do it from bed.