This original painting by Alberta artist Steve R. Mitts captures a woman’s upward gaze framed by vertical wooden slats that mimic the density of a forest. Her delicate, Renaissance-style features contrast with the rugged, dark timber, creating the impression of a private, ethereal discovery. This "striped" perspective serves as both canvas and barrier, capturing a moment of wonder held within the heavy, grounding presence of the natural world. Mitts combines contempory 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. Measures 19 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches deep.