Thelma Gladys Speed Houston was born in the Bronx, New York City on December 3, 1914. Thelma Speed was artistically inclined at an early age and studied at the Pratt Institute. She exhibited at the New York World's Fair in 1939.
| Artist | Thelma Speed Houston |
| Type | Painting |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Size | Medium |
| Style | Expressionism |
| Theme | Art |
| Material | Paper |
| Features | One of a Kind (OOAK) |
| Production Technique | Watercolor Painting |
| Subject | Mission |
| Time Period Produced | 1970-1979 |
A nice touch comes from the artist’s playful use of lines that guide your eye across the painting.