Long Road Home

coppertrees

Long Road Home

This was done by hand with a Wacom pen and pad in paint.

My peoples were gathered and moved over the Trail of Tears. To this day have not returned to their origional lands.
When I think of my family past and present I remember. and hold dear their ways.

Unseen
As Sophie did painting for all the tribes of the Cherokee on this day.

Video
not for the light hearted

Featured in Spirit of the Native American
Featured in *Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required *

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Long Road Home by coppertrees
  • Romo

    Romo

    Excellent:)

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you Robin

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    hope this is going in the native american group too, i love it,dawnxx

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you Dawn, it is.

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    On the path…...............................thepack!

  • coppertrees replied

    On the Path Tony….............with the pack.

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    oh wonderful, this for me is the most amazing picture, very great art indeed,dawnx

  • coppertrees replied

    I am happy that you like it. Many thanks

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    remember yes we must not forget … the stories must be passed down … remember so that it may never happen again

  • coppertrees replied

    My Grandmothers stories were horrid of this event. Her voice would crak and the tears would roll.
    Today is no different the reservations are full of sicknesses from bad medicines. It has never stopped.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Incredible work; extremely emotional very thought provoking….my heart is touched!

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you very much, I am happy that you could feel it, my job is to paint so that people feel it and enjoy.

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    Phenomenal!!! Straight to faves dear!

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you Shannon so happy you liked

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    With all that is woven within this piece, it is an exceptionally emotive render my friend. Well done!

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thanks, I think the hardest thing to capture in art and acting as well is getting the emotion through with the back turned. One of thoes challenges smile.

  • blamo

    blamo

    very meaningful …............. marvellous but a sad story

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you,sad yet true to this day.

    I could say it is reflecting over to all here now.If one were to really study history they would find that over and over it repeats,just different faces.

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    STUNNING, moving, outstanding image, !!!!!!
    :)

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thanks so happy you enjoyed it

  • Maggieposh

    Maggieposh

    Perfect..This is wonderful…Miss P

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thanks Miss P, hope all is well I seen your shining face yesterday.

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    my keyboard went dodgy as i was writing that comment above, i just wanted to say something else and couldn’t,
    this has got to be ‘one’ of,, if not ‘the one’,,,of the most wonderful images i have ever had the pleasure to view! It is lost in time, but also so very close ,,it will stir many feelings in many people, it’s awesome coppertrees!!!

  • coppertrees replied

    Many many thanks Dawn ,guidence to history and lessons are part of the stories.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    Your timing is impeccable, as usual dear sister!!!

  • coppertrees replied

    Have been working on it for a week. You know when it is time it is time. Smile

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    i agree with laura, this is one of the finest i have saw on the subject, well done again,dawnx

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you so very much…It hits me hard sometimes I miss my grandmother.

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a loss of a grandmother is always so hard, they teach us so much dont they, sometimes more so, your grandmother would be very proud of this outstanding picture, dawnx

  • coppertrees replied

    She raised me mostly, I hope she would like it. She is the reason I do Art.

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    well she raised you well, you can see it in your art, it truly has heart, dawnxx

  • Paul Stephen Dixon

    Paul Stephen ...

    The tribal big spirit I felt , well done, i learnt a bit more after viewing the video too, intereresting, well done
    Paul :)))))))

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you Paul

  • linaji

    linaji

    STUNNING STUNNING WORK VICKIE!

  • coppertrees replied

    I am so happy you liked it thank you

  • kreesor

    kreesor

    Outstanding work Vickie!!

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you very much happy you liked it. Thank you for favoring it as well.

  • Anthony R. Plastino III

    Anthony R. Pla...

    Awesome textures in this VIckie! I can totally feel this :)

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you Anthony so glad you like it

  • Paul Stephen Dixon

    Paul Stephen ...

    Congrats with MIA feature Paul :)))))))))

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you Paul..all of you

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    very strng, and special..
    an emotive and deeply felt artwork

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you much Karin so happy you enjoyed it.

  • valzart

    valzart

    O so soulful and heartrending.. Iv’e got goose-bumps ..sure I must have ‘native’ blood in me somewhere ..relate so well to the ‘Human beings’ ;} hugglez

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you so much Val

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    A wonderful work, and an unutterably sad history. Great music. Congratulaions on being featured in MIA. Agnes:))

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you very much

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    May native and others heed the history that this NEVER happens again…

    You always yank the ole heartstrings dear sister!!!

  • coppertrees replied

    If I do not yank there is no notice lol Thank you TK

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    The image is beautifull and holds lots of emotion.. the stories are told but the video shows more of the feeling. Good to see this featured.

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thanks to you thank you for commenting.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    “We are now about to take our leave and kind farewell to our native land, the country the Great Spirit gave our Fathers, we are on the eve of leaving that country that gave us birth, it is with sorrow we are forced by the white man to quit the scenes of our childhood…we bid farewell to it and all we hold dear.” Charles Hicks (Tsalagi – Cherokee, speaking of the “Trail of Tears” 11/4/1838

    Congrats on your MIA feature!!!

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you TK.

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    I cried when I came upon this image, coppertrees. CIt is extremely beautiful in a haunted sense. There is a blood-memory of this for me.
    Congratulations for being featured in MIA. It is much deserved.
    Peace,
    Sassi

  • coppertrees replied

    So happy you commented and that you added your pain as well.
    It is the time to hold together and look at the changes we need.
    Walk safely journey well
    Vickie

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Very beautiful work

  • coppertrees replied

    Many many thanks to you Dear Antanas,smiles and laughter your way.

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    Thank you , Vickie.
    Peaceful weekend, to you.
    ~S

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    many congrats on being featured,dawnx

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you much Dawn

  • ellamental

    ellamental

    astounding work!!

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thank yous

  • Ray Schloss

    Ray Schloss

    just awesome! incredible blues

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you so very much

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Excellent work vickie

  • coppertrees replied

    Many Thanks Helene hope all is well, have really been enjoying your trees they are great.

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    wont watch the video now, but i will keep the link….....christopher

  • coppertrees replied

    No worries happy you enjoyed the art the video is for imformation

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    Congratulations….your work is still….

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thanks I am honored

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thanks Dawn you both rock

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    many congrats on your feature,dawnxx

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    !! Congratulations on being featured in The Spirit of Native American Group.
    The honor is well deserved.
    Walk in beauty,
    ~sassi

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you so very much Sassafras hope all is well with you.

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    This is a touching and beautiful creation. Congratulations on being featured!

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you so much glad you enjoyed

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Excellent

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you very much

  • Luke Brannon

    Luke Brannon

    Coppertrees, this is quite lovely yet haunting.

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thanks i believe it is suppose to be ,smile.

  • Isabelle Nivet

    Isabelle Nivet

    this creation touch my heart ! thanks!

  • coppertrees replied

    I am so very happy that you enjoy.

  • Deborah Milligan

    Deborah Milligan

    beautiful work coppertrees :)

  • coppertrees replied

    Many thanks to you

  • arnene

    arnene

    Beautiful! You sure belong to different kind of world! Mesmerising one. Thanks

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you, my world is full of life and experience a calmer one now.
    Glad you enjoyed a piece of it.

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    A fine mystical mood to this; very lovely.

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you so very much I am glad you enjoyed it.

  • southmind

    southmind

    Love this one. Something mystic in the choice of colors and light. Very well done

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you so very much, hope you are doing well here.

  • Marilyns

    Marilyns

    oh ! this is so poignant and strong painting !! and so beautiful ! native american story has always driven me so sad , as all these etnies and tribes around the world , forced to leave their ground and even their culture by stupid and cupid people ! keep on your beautiful and soulful work :)

  • coppertrees replied

    Thanks so very much your comment means alot to me.

  • Marilyns

    Marilyns

    the video clip and song , beautiful and mooving !

  • coppertrees replied

    Thanks so very much

  • Rakuda

    Rakuda

    i love these colours

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you very much

  • arnene

    arnene

    Very nice! There is SOMETHING about this artwork that captivates me…. I will have to revisit this one for N number of times… I hope you dont mind that… :-)

  • coppertrees replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, so very glad that you enjoy it.

  • leonie7

    leonie7 13 days ago

    fabulous image

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK 13 days ago

    Very beautiful work !!! :)
    Great Hugs :)

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