This original painting by Alberta artist Steve R. Mitts titled "Three Musicians" unites three distinct scenes within a stained-glass–like structure, crafted from carefully assembled reclaimed wood. A shawm player, mandolin player, and angelic violinist each inhabit their own space, yet remain visually and emotionally connected. The divisions read less as separations and more as harmonies, guiding the eye in a gentle rhythm. Together, the figures form a visual chord — independent voices joined in a resonant celebration of music, structure, and spirit.
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 24 x 37 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches deep.
