This original painting by Alberta artist Steve R. Mitts explores the solitude and quiet beauty the forest provides. Surrounded by a sheltered grove of trees, a young woman finds a place of reflection, where the natural world offers both comfort and stillness. The vertical forms of the forest create a quiet sanctuary, inviting contemplation and suggesting a deeper connection between the figure and her surroundings. 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 20 x 20 x 1 1/2 inches deep.