Artist: Shalece Fiack
Title: Chasing the Storm
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 40"h x 40"w
"Chasing The Storm" depicts a dramatic landscape scene. Dark, brooding clouds dominate the sky, with streaks of sunlight illuminating the clouds. The heavy clouds are pouring rain in a concentrated area onto the land below. This atmospheric phenomenon gives the scene a substantial sense of depth and movement. Below the sky, the landscape unfolds in layers of color and texture. In the foreground, there is a broad expanse of golden-yellow fields that convey an openness and scale. This yellow hue contrasts with the darker tones of the clouds above. A chain of low, calm mountains rests on the horizon, providing a sense of continuity and horizontal balance to the vertical drama of the sky. The overall effect of the painting is one of stirring emotion, capturing a transient moment of natural power where the landscape is overshadowed by the impending rainfall. The use of light and shadow, warm and cool tones, as well as the contrast between the peaceful land and the dynamic sky, evokes a compelling atmosphere within the artwork.