This original painting by Alberta artist Steve R. Mitts displays a lone musician practicing her piece to perfection before presenting it to the world. Hidden in the forest, she is sheltered from distraction, allowing complete focus and discipline.

Crafted as a shallow relief sculpture in heavy wood, the work unfolds across layered levels rich with texture and form. Its physical depth mirrors the quiet intensity of her preparation.

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 27 1/2 x 32 x 1 1/8 inches