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Art Challenge #11: The Giving Tree

June 19th, 2009 · 7 Comments

“Once there was tree and she loved a little boy. Everyday the boy would come to play…but the boy grew older…and the tree was often alone.
                                  …And the tree was happy…but not really.”

Dear Mr. Silverstein,
Do you tell the children a painful tale of unconditional love? Or do present us with the poison of a one sided relationship? Where ever you are, Sir, you are the only one that has the answer.

Thank you, Mr. Silverstein,  for sharing The Giving Tree with us.
Au revoir,
The Artists of the Challenge

The art created in this gallery is representational of the meaning of Shel Silverstein’s children’s book, The Giving Tree.  As you view our art, we leave it to you decide the meaning. 

To purchase any of the works you see in this gallery, contact the artist through their website link.

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7 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Vikki // Jun 20, 2009 at 11:43 am

    Max you are amazing! I can see the influences you get from your Mom in your tree. I love red also!

  • 2 Heather // Jun 20, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    WOW, this gallery is my favorite so far, everyone did such a great job!

  • 3 Candle Artist Jfay // Jun 20, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    AWESOME Gallery! Love trees, and LOVE all of your very gorgeous artwork.

  • 4 Mary Sonya Conti // Jun 21, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    These challenges are changing my work. Have commented; some where, about this. No longer to I approach a piece with a concept only. Tend to ponder it for a while, what is it saying not only to my eyes, but my heart and mind and if it turns out well it represents a part of my soul. Look at the rendition we each come up with and the world becomes more a touching compassionate loving “complete” world. Truely am very fortunate to be a part of this gallery of Artists.

  • 5 Vikki // Jun 21, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Thank you so much -everyone. This did end up being a really pretty collection- and it was a tough theme, huh? I applaud all who so bravely took it on.

    The challenges do take us out of our ‘comfort zone’ as artist. We deal with subject matter that we might NOT ever do on our own. And the important thing is that we exercise creative muscles in the process. I really think it’s one of the healthiest things we can do for ourselves as artist and for our own minds (as far as that goes).

    Another great little side line is- if an artist gets creatively ‘blocked’ , doing a challenge just opens the barn door. All comes rushing back out!

    And the patrons are starting to find us now and checking our work out. I just sold my entry for Spring Fever (contact from this site. ) I also repeatedly get notes from people saying they really like the challenge galleries and the whole concept. The adjective consistently written is ‘great fun.’

    They’re coming and we’ll be ready for them! We just got our feet wet, you know?
    Vikki

  • 6 Sarah // Jun 25, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    Yes, I love trees, too. I always think they are here to watch over us. I think it is the different interpretations of these themes that capture me. So, all beautiful in their own ways.

  • 7 Vikki // Jul 23, 2009 at 11:57 am

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Max Stone just sold his ‘Giving Tree”!! (7/23/09)

    HOOOORAY! You go Max!

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