Trinie's Tune

Every year as fall approaches I am reminded of the loss of my beloved grandmother who raised me as a child.  

Immediately following her passing, I returned home from the Land of Enchantment and was inspired to paint this quirky abstract that has baffled most of my family why I would have painted this on the passing of someone so dear to me. 

Let me share a little story. Like most artist, I was obsessed to put this down on canvas while my heart was full of emotion and passion.  It’s not one of my best, but what this painting means to me is priceless. In this abstract is a personal reminder of my grandmother who was a perfect example of someone who learned to discover the rhythm of her heart and soul and be in perfect harmony with her Creator.  She had a spiritual melody that was always in rhythm with God and that rhythm kept her going in her routine of life. I don’t think she ever had the opportunity to play music, or sing, but she was the queen of whistling.  When family gets together, I begin sharing some of the same stories, how as a little girl I would stray and wander off, but I could always find my grandmother, because all I had to do was be still and listen for my grandmother whistling a tune, usually her favorite hymn. We all laugh and share each others stories. The colors are bold and vibrant just like my grandmother was, she was never afraid or hesitant to share her eternal melodies with strangers or straying family members for that matter. 

I always keep this painting I call, “Trinie’s Tune” close to me…it doesn’t really go with my décor. But it’s a strong reminder when I find myself straying or wandering, to be still and discover the melody in my heart that harmonizes with God…it makes beautiful music.

~ Be still, and know that I am God!

Psalms 46:10