This is a TAE tree I did in 2014 for Yamei - and her restaurant: Rendez-vous Café - in Cowansville, QC The branches continue to get bumped and moved - but this only adds to the work. 

I learned something after I spoke with some artist friends (Richard and Susan Surette). When you make a piece of art that is "useful" it is not considered art and decreases in value. Honestly, I don't agree. I put a tree on a cookie jar - and as you get a tasty cookie, you can put your hands on a tree. 

Why not check out my work and taste the art of Rendez-vous Cafe at the same time!

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