Wisconsin Purple Reflecting Trees (photo print) gray art Copper works well with this

Copper works well with this piece for the colors as well as the symbolism

I find them quite welcoming and peaceful

Raised silver metal is added just like the original

the background of the sky and ground were depicted in a blend of colors using a horizontal brushed technique

Wisconsin Purple Reflecting Trees (photo print) gray art Copper works well with thisThe original version of Wisconsin Purple Reflecting Trees was painted on the state road map of Wisconsin. Michele and I did the Madison Art Show a couple of times and visited their families lake cottage near Eau Claire so that was my inspiration for the three Wisconsin map paintings. Michele is from Wisconsin so I've travelled through a lot of this beautiful state exploring while visiting her family. This painting could have been called "Up North,