Renee Gould is an artist deeply connected to the western agricultural lifestyle, drawing inspiration from the self-sufficient homesteads dotted with beautiful livestock, skilled working horses, and the warmth of household pets. Her passion, however, lies in capturing the essence of horses, portraying their beauty, strength, and varied roles through her art. Growing up in the picturesque foothills of Alberta, Renee's childhood was immersed in horse riding and training across multiple disciplines, shaping her artistic journey. Despite now being integral to a vast family farming operation and navigating motherhood with two young children, Renee finds solace in painting. Her time is split between the saddle and the canvas, where she translates her equine experiences into stunning oil paintings. Renee challenges the traditional image of a cowgirl, seeing it as more than the attire or the ability to throw a rope. To her, a cowgirl embodies grace, confidence, and resilience, nurturing the land and its animals. This ethos is evident in her art, where the cowgirl spirit is portrayed not through outward symbols but through the depiction of daily farm life and its characters.