Renee Gould is an Alberta artist deeply connected to the Western agricultural lifestyle. She draws inspiration from her home, a farm filled with beautiful livestock, skilled working horses, and the warmth of household pets. Her passion for this lifestyle extends into her artwork by telling the stories of her life, family, community, and their relationships with the animals.

Art and horses have always been a part of Renee's life. Since childhood she has been immersed in horse riding and training across multiple disciplines, shaping her artistic journey. Despite now 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.

Artist Statement

For too long, mainstream media and even Western art have romanticized the cowboy—casting him as the hero while women are left to kiss him goodbye, tend to the children, and keep the home. And while women have done those things—and still do—they are so much more.

My work is about changing the narrative. In my paintings, women aren’t just in the background; they are the story. They are confident, gritty, smart, kind, and passionate. They ride, they work, they lead, and they shape the land just as much as any cowboy ever has.

Through my art, I celebrate the women of the West—not just as caretakers, but as forces of nature. Their stories matter. Their legacy deserves to be seen. And I’m here to paint it.