Oil on canvas, 12”x12”

Painted from the open landscapes of Colorado, this painting captures the electric contrast of a storm rolling in over golden fields. The atmosphere is alive — wind-swept, shifting, almost cinematic in its tension. The deep, moody blues of the sky swirl above, while the sun continues to cast light on the field below, refusing to fully give way to the oncoming weather.

There’s a sense of motion in the brushwork, especially in the clouds, that makes the sky feel like it’s in conversation with the land — or maybe in conflict with it. And yet, despite the looming storm, there’s a strange optimism here. The small white barn anchors the scene in stillness, and the glowing foreground reminds us that even under threat of thunder, light can hold its own.

This painting isn’t just about weather — it’s about emotional weather, about those moments in life when change gathers on the horizon and you feel both grounded and shaken. It’s dramatic and quiet at once. A moment of transition. A landscape you can feel.