Mother Nature and Her Paintbrush

In my last post I made reference to the storms that swept through our city last weekend. It got me thinking about the artistic perspective of these storms that devastated not just Lansing, but practically the entire Midwest. Trees were uprooted, homes were destroyed and lives were forever changed. Yet, somehow we will all rebuild. Nature will restore itself and the cycle will begin again. It is a beautiful process, really.

With all the ugly that Mother Nature produces, there is great beauty in every aspect of our planet. There is an artistic quality to the landscapes, bodies of water, starry skies, sunrises, sunsets – all of it. As a matter of fact, nature is often a common inspiration for artists. Whether painting landscapes in the traditional sense, creating an abstract piece or painting a picture with words, nature inspires.

So, as I look around at the neighborhoods ravaged by these storms and I turn on the news to see families who survived storms far more powerful than ours, I am hopeful. I am hopeful that artists out there will capture the tragic beauty created by Mother Nature’s brushstrokes.

Here’s to Mother Nature and the powerful paintbrush she wields. Here’s to art.