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
Long Road Home belongs to the following groups:
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Romo
Excellent:)
coppertrees replied
Thank you Robin
dawndavies
hope this is going in the native american group too, i love it,dawnxx
coppertrees replied
Thank you Dawn, it is.
WayoftheWarrior
On the path…...............................thepack!
coppertrees replied
On the Path Tony….............with the pack.
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
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,...
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
Phenomenal!!! Straight to faves dear!
coppertrees replied
Thank you Shannon so happy you liked
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
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
STUNNING, moving, outstanding image, !!!!!!
:)
coppertrees replied
Many thanks so happy you enjoyed it
Maggieposh
Perfect..This is wonderful…Miss P
coppertrees replied
Many thanks Miss P, hope all is well I seen your shining face yesterday.
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
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
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
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
well she raised you well, you can see it in your art, it truly has heart, dawnxx
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
STUNNING STUNNING WORK VICKIE!
coppertrees replied
I am so happy you liked it thank you
kreesor
Outstanding work Vickie!!
coppertrees replied
Thank you very much happy you liked it. Thank you for favoring it as well.
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 ...
Congrats with MIA feature Paul :)))))))))
coppertrees replied
Thank you Paul..all of you
Karin Taylor
very strng, and special..
an emotive and deeply felt artwork
coppertrees replied
Thank you much Karin so happy you enjoyed it.
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
A wonderful work, and an unutterably sad history. Great music. Congratulaions on being featured in MIA. Agnes:))
coppertrees replied
Thank you very much
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
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
“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
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
Very beautiful work
coppertrees replied
Many many thanks to you Dear Antanas,smiles and laughter your way.
Sassafras
Thank you , Vickie.
Peaceful weekend, to you.
~S
dawndavies
many congrats on being featured,dawnx
coppertrees replied
Thank you much Dawn
ellamental
astounding work!!
coppertrees replied
Many thank yous
Ray Schloss
just awesome! incredible blues
coppertrees replied
Thank you so very much
Helene Kippert
Excellent work vickie
coppertrees replied
Many Thanks Helene hope all is well, have really been enjoying your trees they are great.
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
Congratulations….your work is still….
coppertrees replied
Many thanks I am honored
coppertrees replied
Many thanks Dawn you both rock
dawndavies
many congrats on your feature,dawnxx
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
This is a touching and beautiful creation. Congratulations on being featured!
coppertrees replied
Thank you so much glad you enjoyed
sonjas
Excellent
coppertrees replied
Thank you very much
Luke Brannon
Coppertrees, this is quite lovely yet haunting.
coppertrees replied
Many thanks i believe it is suppose to be ,smile.