This work portrays a cowboy guiding a cow and calf across sunbaked hills, embodying resilience and dedication. I employed bold, layered oil strokes to emphasize the rugged landscape and the cowboy’s steadfast spirit. Storm clouds loom in the background, symbolizing nature’s unpredictability, while the cowboy’s resolve to collect the last pair celebrates perseverance. “Going the Distance” honors the quiet courage and resilience needed to go the extra mile—literally and figuratively—in the pursuit of stewardship to the land and animals in our care.