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	<title>Comments on: Art Challenge #11: The Giving Tree</title>
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		<title>By: Vikki</title>
		<link>http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2009-06-19/art-challenge-11-the-giving-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-3467</link>
		<dc:creator>Vikki</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>ANNOUNCEMENT: Max Stone just sold his &#039;Giving Tree&quot;!!  (7/23/09) 

HOOOORAY!  You go Max!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ANNOUNCEMENT: Max Stone just sold his &#8216;Giving Tree&#8221;!!  (7/23/09) </p>
<p>HOOOORAY!  You go Max!</p>
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		<title>By: Sarah</title>
		<link>http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2009-06-19/art-challenge-11-the-giving-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-2686</link>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>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.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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		<title>By: Vikki</title>
		<link>http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2009-06-19/art-challenge-11-the-giving-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-2561</link>
		<dc:creator>Vikki</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>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&#039;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 &#039;great fun.&#039;

 They&#039;re coming and we&#039;ll be ready for them!  We just got our feet wet, you know?
Vikki</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>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&#8217;s one of the healthiest things we can do for ourselves as artist and for our own minds (as far as that goes).</p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>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 &#8216;great fun.&#8217;</p>
<p> They&#8217;re coming and we&#8217;ll be ready for them!  We just got our feet wet, you know?<br />
Vikki</p>
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		<title>By: Candle Artist Jfay</title>
		<link>http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2009-06-19/art-challenge-11-the-giving-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-2522</link>
		<dc:creator>Candle Artist Jfay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>AWESOME Gallery!  Love trees, and LOVE all of your very gorgeous artwork.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AWESOME Gallery!  Love trees, and LOVE all of your very gorgeous artwork.</p>
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		<title>By: Heather</title>
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		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>WOW, this gallery is my favorite so far, everyone did such a great job!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WOW, this gallery is my favorite so far, everyone did such a great job!</p>
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		<title>By: Vikki</title>
		<link>http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2009-06-19/art-challenge-11-the-giving-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-2488</link>
		<dc:creator>Vikki</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Max you are amazing! I can see the influences you get from your Mom in your tree. I love red also!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Max you are amazing! I can see the influences you get from your Mom in your tree. I love red also!</p>
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