One thing I love about the wide open spaces of West Texas is the ever-present expansive view of the sky. For this painting, I was able to capture the sight of a cloudburst in the distance contrasted with rays from the sun shining through the clouds to create patterns of light in the foreground. Water is a precious resource in this part of the world, and one often hears the admonition to "pray for rain". The light emanating from above in the upper left portion of the painting suggests that on this day that prayer has been answered.
