Tankwa Karoo 2

Oil on Canvas 90cm x 61cm Unframed In this landscape, I invite you to witness nature's grand theater—a moment where sky and earth meet in a dance of light, colour, and atmospheric tension. The majestic clouds, painted in luminous golds and brooding purples, command our attention and evoke the powerful emotional states we all experience throughout life's journey. Research increasingly confirms what humans have intuitively known for centuries: our connection to natural environments profoundly impacts our mental wellbeing. This painting exemplifies why. The dramatic sky reminds us that beauty can be found not just in serene, peaceful natural settings, but also in moments of intensity and transition—much like the full spectrum of human emotion. When we gaze at skyscapes, our minds naturally expand beyond the confines of our daily concerns. Studies have shown that even brief encounters with nature—whether physical or visual through artwork—can reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure, a