Stringed Harp c. 1939

Grace Thomas made this *Stringed Harp* with watercolor on paper. The limited color palette gives the instrument an ethereal and timeless quality. I can imagine Grace Thomas hunched over this drawing, carefully observing the angles and curves of the harp, and trying to capture its essence on paper. It's a quiet, intimate act, filled with the artist’s breath. The delicate washes of color create a sense of depth and volume, while the fine lines of the strings add a touch of precision. Look at that curve on the top, it almost curls. It almost looks like a question mark, or a note in musical form. Painters are always riffing off of each other, and it's fascinating to see how ideas and techniques evolve across time. You know, painting for me is kind of the same thing. It's about trying to figure things out, one brushstroke at a time, and allowing yourself to be surprised by what emerges.