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| Oil on canvas panel, 16 x 20 in. |
We talk about it daily with strangers, we dress and make plans around it, we are happier when its good, yet we know the devastation it can cause....the weather.
I remember as a kid, I'd stay up just long enough to watch the forecast on the local news station before going to bed. I just needed to know the weather forecast in order to fall asleep...and now as an adult, I plan my camping and hiking trips around it. Today, checking the weather is probably the most used app on my phone. Its true, I have always had a small fear for what that summer storm is capable of given the right conditions...yet I always desire to watch it.
My cousin is a meteorologist who not only covers the weather but seeks to experience it up close. He spends his spare time chasing storms with his wife. He shares his adventures via facebook, and I am always in awe of the storms they capture in photo and video. Its pretty impressive to watch the home video of a tornado forming, with MaryLynn asking Brad in the background, "Should we pull over here?"
This piece is inspired by and in respect for the volatile and sometimes beautiful storm. It is the backside of wall cloud as it reflects the light of the sun setting. Thank you Brad for the photo references!
I recommend checking out Brad's website of his storm chase logs and photos!
