Lepidolite, 11x14  Original Fluid Acrylic on Gallery‑Wrapped Canvas (Unframed, Finished Edges) – Embrace the Unknown Series – Theresa Henderson (2022)

Lepidolite radiates gemstone calm through layers of muted lavender, dove gray, and silvery mica. Henderson pours a milky lilac base, then drizzles translucent ash-grey tendrils that sink slowly, creating veils of shifting opacity—like looking through stacked sheets of mica. She finishes by dusting the surface with ultra-fine silver pigment; as the pour dries, the metallic grains migrate into tiny fracture lines, giving the piece an authentic, striated sparkle. The result is a tactile translation of the mineral’s reputed soothing properties. Faint rose undertones glow beneath the cooler palette, suggesting self-love beneath composed exterior. Viewers often describe a physiological release while gazing at the work: shoulders drop, breath lengthens. Henderson’s composition becomes both image and talisman, encouraging a steadiness that gleams quietly rather than shouts. Artist: Theresa Henderson Photo Credit: Rooted and Raw Photography