This original painting by Alberta artist Steve R. Mitts that explores the landscape of the interior life. Framed by the sharp, geometric edges of reclaimed wood, the woman’s calm profile creates a striking tension between hard permanence and soft fragility. Here, the flower is a quiet companion rather than a focal point, secondary to the deep introspection she inhabits. It is a portrait of a moment where thought outweighs touch, and the inner world quietly eclipses the visible one.

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. Measures 14 1/2 x 12 x 1 1/2 inches deep.