Texas Flap Map (canvas wrap) tree I painted the background first

I painted the background first and allowed it to dry

each piece may have subtle differences

especially in the fall

Look at the similar color palette in each of these

Texas Flap Map (canvas wrap) tree I painted the background firstThe original version of the Texas Flag Map was painted on a road map of Texas. Like my Colorado Flag I didn't want to paint the flag like the original image, but wanted it to have more energy and movement. I traced out the design in pencil over the map then painted all the colors at the same time using a wet on wet technique allowing the colors to mix and blend. I also sprayed the wet paints at the edges with a misting bottle and tilted the piece back