Sterk utilizes a fusion of styles, blending traditional watercolor washes with sharp ink sketching to build a sense of atmospheric depth. The composition features stylized cloud formations and a radiant sun that anchors the vertical orientation, casting a warm red color palette across the peaks. By layering these elements in Photoshop, she creates a landscape that feels both grounded in the physical world and distinctly experimental, where pine trees and their environment are reduced to essential, rhythmic shapes.

The work moves beyond a simple vista to explore the relationship between natural phenomena and non-representational art. The dance of reflections suggests water or light caught in the valleys, while the delicate color washes provide a soft counterpoint to the structured line work. It is an exploration of how digital tools can extend the reach of traditional mediums, resulting in a piece that captures the spirit of adventure through a lens of abstraction.