Stormsong Over the Tejano Divide measures 18 by 24 inches and is rendered in gouache on vellum-textured heavyweight black paper, which adds depth and resonance to the composition. The scene captures a striking mountainous landscape beneath a turbulent sky, where jagged peaks rise sharply against swirling gray clouds. Earthy tones of browns and greens anchor the base of the mountains, while a sudden lightning strike punctuates the leftmost summit, intensifying the atmosphere. Central to the painting is a rain column illuminated by a shaft of sunset light breaking through the storm clouds, casting a radiant glow that invigorates the valley below. The foreground is composed of sparse grasses and low vegetation, painted with subtle, muted hues that seamlessly blend into the rugged terrain. The interplay between the raw power of the storm and the quiet resilience of the land evokes a sense of tension and reverence, reflecting the complex cultural and natural histories embedded in the borderland environment that inspired this work.