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Tree by danrule

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Submitted on:

Aug 31 '07

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2,137 people

Comments:

43 comments

Final average score:

2.69 out of 5

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by danrule

I'd think natural tree growth could not be predicted, as every tree of the same species has it's own character, looks different.

What we see is supported by that which we cannot.

The top is drawn from what I believe to be a sycamore outside my apartment. A tree I will probably never see again when I soon move. Parts of the root are based off the Trinity Root sculpture by Steve Tobin in NYC, a cast of a sycamore that was hit with debris during 9-11.

escapism on Aug 31 '07

I think the roots would look better on the bottom of the back of the shirt, so they match up. But the illustration is lovely.

MooseDinner on Aug 31 '07

Nice drawing, and I love the placement and size of the tree. I think the roots would be better on the bottom of the tree or taken off entirely.

julesmuse on Aug 31 '07

the roots should just be below the tree. otherwise very nice drawing!

helo on Aug 31 '07

creates a nice atmosphere of calm . . . a a a h h h h . . . .

Curlew on Aug 31 '07

Oh my god, I love this shirt.

Recycledwax on Aug 31 '07

awesome! so calm!

tesco on Aug 31 '07

diulf_teloiv_a on Aug 31 '07

i love the roots right where they are. gorgeous.

Gwenhwyfach on Aug 31 '07

I'd actually like just the roots by themselves.

audioiv on Aug 31 '07

Why can't the roots wrap around to the back?

bujica on Aug 31 '07

YEAH! I wanna three tree tees! YAY

bujica on Aug 31 '07

YEAH! I wanna three tree tees! YAY

Hedgepig on Aug 31 '07

Yeah, the roots should go on the bottom of the back... It just makes more sense

danrule on Aug 31 '07

Yep, I meant to show the roots on the bottom back too. My mistake

FRICKINAWESOME on Aug 31 '07

I like the back placement lotz!!!!!

4$

jupitercrsh on Aug 31 '07

i'd really like the roots at the bottom of the tree, but wrapping around the sides.

peterpandabear06 on Sep 01 '07

I love the placement of the tree on the shirt and that its a large design.

Ava Adore on Sep 01 '07

nice!!

ilikeice on Sep 01 '07

I love it. I don't think it needs the roots on back, but whatever, I just want this shirt. $5.

4.eyed.girl on Sep 01 '07

I love trees. i want this shirt.

SWAMPFACTORY on Sep 01 '07

trees are so beautiful

amaliaslash on Sep 01 '07

really lovely.

camazing on Sep 02 '07

brilliance

gore.baby on Sep 02 '07

the imges are beatiful; i loveee it!

Rahmensprengmeisterin on Sep 02 '07

very awesome. print! love the size of the illustration and the illustraton itself of course.

T tees on Sep 02 '07

why see down see up? see front see back, would make more sense
sweet design tho

tigersnack on Sep 03 '07

this is a great tree t

opifan64 on Sep 03 '07

gorgeous drawing. I love how you did the roots.

Looneygirl on Sep 03 '07

Very nice!! I agree that the roots should be on the bottom of the tree.

rawrawrawr on Sep 04 '07

God I love trees. I will buy, fer sherr.

brittencore on Sep 04 '07

ugh!!! I LOOOVE THIS

J-Ray on Sep 04 '07

Just when I thought I was sick of trees and roots.

karlaaa on Sep 04 '07

AMAZING! $5

gogo_loves_garris on Sep 04 '07

I really want this!

heyheyitsme on Sep 04 '07

i really like the roots, but it seems odd to have them not connected to the tree, but they look really cool!!!!

BrandonB11 on Sep 05 '07

this is just one SWEET design... but y not just put the whole tree on the front???? still 5$

and i realize that i have no chance in teh mae comp now

lucifer_the_morning_star on Sep 05 '07

keep roots as is - flip tree upside-down on front

dr. johnzo on Sep 05 '07

i really like the placement of the roots where they are. what might be interesting is if you continued the trunk up a little to look as if the roots were connected to the head of the individual wearing this killer t. 5

anuvoz on Sep 06 '07

YEAH!!!! YOu gets my $5.

rulenumberten on Sep 06 '07

I've seen a lot of tree designs on threadless. This one, for some reason, seems to stand out.

My only input: I think your illustration would look superb if the tree and roots were not separated.

Regardless, $5 =]

EMilka on Sep 06 '07

YAY! Love! I like the roots. can we see what its like on the back?? but i bet i'd buy either way $ 5!

WarDrobeInSpareOom on Sep 06 '07

Ah, purdy.

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mjap58 on Sep 11 '07

Although the root placement may have been accidental, it works to force the mind to think out of the box. It definitely should not be at the bottom of the back of the shirt, as that would allow the mind to follow the old stale pre-programmed patterns. On the shoulder, it infers the root of the brain stem. It's a really outstanding design. The best art forces us to think outside of what we already know. There's no fun in thinking about what we already know; it only reinforces preconceptions that are usually wrong.

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