This original painting by Alberta artist Steve R. Mitts features three young children wandering through the countryside, but it is the landscape that quietly holds their story. Subdued yet richly layered greens and the warm browns of the trees create a sense of depth and calm, drawing the eye beyond the figures and into the world that surrounds them. The hills in the distance meander toward a solitary structure, seeming to continue far beyond the painting itself. 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.