The inspiration for this painting came from the Sawtooth Mountains and Lake Superior, Minnesota. The richness of the colors, the reflection of the light on the water, and the action of this mysterious weather all seem to contradict the over all feeling of peace the painting has. I love to paint with vivid colors because I enjoy making the painting just as much about color as it is about the subject. "After the Storm" was painted with a pallet knife to insure a textured appearance and a light blending of colors.