This original painting by Alberta artist Steve R. Mitts shows a rich autumn palette that seems to settle over the entire landscape, surrounding the workers in warm tones of gold and ochre. There is a sense of activity throughout the scene, yet an unmistakable stillness remains. The workers are busy with the harvest, but the landscape seems to hold its own quiet rhythm, creating a balance between labour, season, and the peacefulness of the countryside. Mitts combines contemporary structure with 16th Century Renaissance influences. Using a meticulous layering of acrylic washes and gels, he achieves a textured, stained glass finish. This piece is created on 100-year-old reclaimed grain bin wood, making the material as much a part of the story as the painting itself. Subtle vignettes, paintings within a painting, breathe quietly together in gentle harmony. Measures 10 x 10 x 1 1/8 inches deep.