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Ground view of grass, dried pine needles, bright yellow orange, deep plum autumn leaves, white button mushrooms watercolor painting my Minnesota artist Kristin Maija Peterson — nature’s clues on habitat and location
grassy meadow with pine needles, autumn leaves and tiny white mushrooms fine art print with white border
Ground view autumn tree leaves, dried pine needles, tiny white mushrooms watercolor print framed, hanging on subway tiled wall over wooden desk
grassy meadow with pine needles, autumn leaves, and tiny white mushrooms limited edition certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered by Kristin Maija Peterson

How You Know Where You Are

$165.00

AUTUMN FOREST FLOOR

You can tell a lot about your surroundings just by looking down — I discover entire universes this way. With a little imagination, the random arrangements of pine needles could be ancient roadways carved into the earth, seen from high above.

We know there are conifers here, so it must be cool and moist, the way conifers like it. There are deciduous trees nearby, too. Is it late summer or early autumn?

The lush grasses under the needles suggest more shade than sun and that the soil is acidic, something that happens where conifers grow. There are no signs of wildflowers, another indication that the soil could be acidic. It may have rained recently — and just warm enough for small wild button mushrooms to pop up.

All the while, the trees are in conversation, discussing matters through a network of mycorrhiza below ground entwining with their roots.

Next time you’re outdoors, in nature, take a look around. What do you see, smell, hear, touch? What stories can you tell by looking down at what is before your feet?

Prints are sold unframed. Please see the fine art print details below.

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NATURE AS GUIDE
Understanding where you stand on the autumn forest floor starts at your feet. If you are truly lost, at least you can tell what place you find yourself in: a grassy meadow or pine forest. By paying attention, a walk through the forest into a meadow can give you clues about who lives there, what the soil is like, and what time of year it is.

MUSEUM-QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP

Each print is produced using museum-grade giclée printing on Hahnemühle German Etching Giclée paper that complements the texture of the original watercolor. The signed, limited edition print features a subtle white border for easy handling and framing.

MADE TO BE CHERISHED 
• Limited edition watercolor art print — exclusively produced in small quantities
• Available in a custom size: 14 x 18, with a 1-inch white border for easy handling and framing.
• Premium archival matte paper — Hahnemühle German Etching Giclée paper
• Signed by the artist with her unique circle K signature for authentication
• An unexpected landscape composition

PERFECT FOR:
• Enhancing serene spaces like living rooms, reading nooks, or bedrooms
• Thoughtful gifts for nature lovers, art collectors, outdoor hiking enthusiasts
• Pairing with minimalist or natural wood frames for a gallery-style display

WHY PEOPLE LOVE How You Know Where You Are
How You Know Where You Are isn’t just a print — it’s an intimate, surprising perspective of the forest floor at your feet. Little clues everywhere to tell you what grows there and what season it may be. The wild, organic arrangement of grasses, leaves, pine needles, and tiny white button mushrooms is a lively addition to any room in your home.

SHIPPING & QUALITY DETAILS

Your print is carefully and attentively created to order. Prints up to 11″ × 14″ are shipped flat with protective backing and a rigid mailer; larger sizes are rolled in quality tissue and shipped in a sturdy tube. Free U.S. shipping is included. Depending on your location, please anticipate 7-10 days for your print to arrive. As soon as your print is sent, you will receive a tracking number by email. Fine art prints are drop-shipped.

ORDERING / REFUND POLICY: More information about payment, ordering, shipping, and refunds is on our Shop FAQs page.

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16x20in

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