Houghton grouped some of her works into series of flowers, or at times the names of friends and family members that she contacted from the other side. Through these spirit guides, she explored themes such as the Trinity, god, peace, wisdom, and the unveiling of the heavens. She used color to represent different states as well: yellow for god, wisdom, and faith, orange for unselfishness, deep carmine for religion, cobalt blue for truth, and crimson for love. The dancing lines and vivid colors of Houghton's work were always very intentional, despite their chaotic appearance, and though she would often explain the meanings behind her paintings during her life, the work takes on new meanings today as we look on it with fresh eyes. What do you see in these paintings? What do you feel? How do they effect you?