Jul 25

The Giving Tree

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Giving Tree Tattoo

From The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.

This tattoo was submitted by Kay.

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jarby - 25 Jul 08 at 12:07:52

This is soo cute! Is that a thigh or a big arm? I love the piece.

Tattoosday - 25 Jul 08 at 12:44:45

Very nice! I’d be curious, though, as to why he had “The Giving Tree” inked on the trunk. I realize that it is the title of the book, but am wondering if there was any other reason to include the title in the piece.

Heather - 28 Jul 08 at 11:26:10

I believe that is the exact cover art for the book, title and all.

End-o’-the-Week Kid-Lit Roundup | Eezyy Shop - 18 Aug 08 at 01:41:01

[...] and “Read or Die”), a beautiful Matilda tat, and more. I think this full-color Giving Tree tattoo was my favorite, just for sheer commitment to the [...]

tattoobody.asia - 05 Sep 08 at 03:40:31

Tree tattoo symbolism is deep and varied but most of the themes revolve around life, growth, and regeneration, as well as a sense of connection. Tattoo Design http://www.tattoobody.org

admire - 17 Jun 10 at 20:15:08

I love this of all of them the most, I like hidden tattoos, so a thigh piece is a + for me. Second reason is the full color. Lastly is the carving of the title into the trunk, “the leg” the person is obviously relating himself to the giving tree,