This painting was inspired by a journey through the mountains of central British Columbia, where the landscape still bears the marks of recent wildfires. Charred trees stand in the foreground while distant hills rise into clear mountain light, creating a striking contrast between loss and renewal.

What inspired me most were the first signs of new life emerging from the blackened forest floor. Fresh growth quietly returns, revealing nature's remarkable resilience and ability to heal. Through this painting, I wanted to capture that balance between devastation and hope—a reminder that even after fire, the wilderness finds a way to begin again.