The Three Fates This piece was conceived in collaboration with my three daughters, who I'd wanted to include in a group portrait for some time, having painted each of them separately several times. I asked them for suggestions about theme and accessories and one suggested the Greek story of the fates, Clotho, who spins the thread of a person's life, Lachesis, who dispenses it and Atropos, who cuts the thread. Each made suggestions about costume. We also layered in references (from left-to-right) to Fire, Earth, and Water, as well as Sun, Stars and Moon. I've used a Klimpt-influenced decorative motif to tie the three together and express those tripled qualities.