In the painting “Graced with Truth”, we experience the ethereal beauty of a woman whose rich auburn hair is adorned with a radiant emerald, ancient symbol of spiritual truth and superior knowledge. Precious gems such as the emerald have long since bedecked the bodies of men and women alike, inextricably linking us with their transcendent powers. In this instance, the emerald focuses our attentive spirit toward the woman who wears the gem, its radiant green color echoing the rich green of her eyes. Deep pools of wisdom and truth, these eyes compel us to look deep inside ourselves, to seek the gems of truth that lay hidden within us, much like the precious gems that lay buried within the earth.