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This painting captures a candid moment of childhood joy at the Calgary Stampede: two young cowboys, hats tipped low, fully absorbed in a pancake breakfast shared at a long communal table. Rendered with vibrant colour and careful attention to gesture, the work celebrates the small rituals that define prairie culture—food, family, tradition, and togetherness.
The boys’ oversized hats and plaid shirts speak to inherited identity, while their expressions—one curious and observant, the other intent on syrup-soaked pancakes—convey the innocence and immediacy of lived experience. Set against a simple green backdrop, the composition keeps the focus on connection and character, allowing the viewer to linger in this fleeting, unguarded moment.
Inspired by a 2019 photograph taken during the Calgary Stampede, the painting honours Western heritage and the intergenerational passing of tradition that continues to shape community life across the Prairies.
Details
Acrylic on 1.5 inch depth gallery-wrapped canvas- unframed
16 × 20 inches
Sealed with isolation coat and varnish
Photo reference: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press
This painting captures a candid moment of childhood joy at the Calgary Stampede: two young cowboys, hats tipped low, fully absorbed in a pancake breakfast shared at a long communal table. Rendered with vibrant colour and careful attention to gesture, the work celebrates the small rituals that define prairie culture—food, family, tradition, and togetherness.
The boys’ oversized hats and plaid shirts speak to inherited identity, while their expressions—one curious and observant, the other intent on syrup-soaked pancakes—convey the innocence and immediacy of lived experience. Set against a simple green backdrop, the composition keeps the focus on connection and character, allowing the viewer to linger in this fleeting, unguarded moment.
Inspired by a 2019 photograph taken during the Calgary Stampede, the painting honours Western heritage and the intergenerational passing of tradition that continues to shape community life across the Prairies.
Details
Acrylic on 1.5 inch depth gallery-wrapped canvas- unframed
16 × 20 inches
Sealed with isolation coat and varnish
Photo reference: Jeff McIntosh | The Canadian Press
