This narrative work by Alberta artist Steve R. Mitts captures a tender moment of connection within a vast, "fresco-style" winter scene. A young boy, adventurous and full of energy, explores the snowy terrain, pausing to wave back to his mother who watches him from a distance. Their interaction provides a warm, human heart to the cold, atmospheric landscape.

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 8 x 8 x 1 inches deep.