“Storm”….a truly inspirational piece by Kelli Stretesky. When I first set eyes on it, I felt a connection with the painting that I have felt with no previous painting in my life. I immediately saw a sailboat, seashell, and bird’s wing in an image as if it were from a dream. That was the beginning. I soon realized this was only one perspective. When rotated, the viewer has the opportunity to see deeper into many different worlds. Whether it is filled with snow-covered mountains, cliffs, or a sea, this painting is as abstract, unique, and beautiful as the painter’s technique. My connection to this painting was so strong that I knew I had to have this painting as the first one on my wall. After having the honor of purchasing “Storm,” I was blown away when I opened the package. The level of detail and texture was amazing. It wasn’t long that I realized this was no ordinary painting but rather a work of art. The mountains that were once in two dimensions transformed into ridges and canyons that begged to leave the canvas. Again, a new world presented itself along with new possibilities. I took the opportunity to photograph “Storm” using my macro lens. WOW! Each photograph quantifiably confirmed what I already knew and that “Storm” is one of a kind. In the end, no compliment does “Storm” justice. While beauty can easily be seen in a picture, in the end a personal viewing is required to see all of the dynamic characteristics and hard work that Kelli Stretesky puts into every one of her endeavors. -Andrew Boynton Tennessee