Common Thread

"Common Thread" is a painting I made while getting ready for my fair in Chicago. I had no idea where it was going when I created it, but I did vaguely know what colors I was planning to land on. I etched a squiggly line diagonally through the texture in the painting and then I filled that thread with copper paint on the blue parts and blue paint on the copper parts.

This painting became named "Common Thread" because of my grandma. When I was younger, I asked my grandma what religion she believed in and she told me that if you pay attention to most religious belief systems, you will find that there may be many differences, but there is one common thread between them all. And then she said, "That common thread is what I believe in." My grandma would never believe she was wise, but to me this was probably the most wise thing anyone could have ever told me at that time. It opened my mind to everything and allowed me to go through life without judgement. It encouraged me to listen and learn and let go of what doesn't ring true for me. I will be forever grateful for that gift from her.

Common Thread 32"x32" SOLD

I had a short time with this painting, but I miss it just the same. The good thing is that I know it is in a good home. Thank you to D and M in Memphis for bringing this special painting into your home and loving it like I do.