Oil and acrylic on board

36”x6” board

38”x8” framed

This painting stands as a compelling metaphor for resilience and rebirth. In this evocative piece, Tanner captures the stark beauty of new growth emerging from the ashes of destruction. The trees, depicted in varying shades of black, rise from a vibrant underbrush of fiery hues, symbolizing the inextinguishable force of life that persists even after calamity. The contrast between the dark silhouettes and the intense colors of the fire-scorched earth reflects the duality of existence — where there is an end, there is also a beginning. Tanner's work invites contemplation on the cycles of nature and life, emphasizing that even in the wake of devastation, there lies the hope for renewal and the promise of growth.