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"Against All Odds" by Janet Sullivan

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
 Against All Odds  by Janet Sullivan
This exciting live fine art auction includes 125 lots of original paintings, sculptures and limited edition photographic prints of the American West. All paintings are framed or gallery-wrapped, and conditions are New or Excellent.
Artist: Janet Sullivan. Title: Against All Odds. Medium: Pastel. Size: 18" x 24". Framed size (if applicable): 24" x 30" Artist's description: Life seems to survive the elements. One small tree seed was forced into a rock crack from this powerful waterfall. When the sun’s ray’s heated the dark rocks the seed sprouted. The strong roots found their way through the cracks in the rocks and created a strong bond to withstand the tremendous force of the waterfall. The roots crack open the rocks. A root one inch wide can move a multi-ton rock slowly as it grows and expands. Wind, water and leaves will bring nutrients to form soil for the tree and for other plants to become established.

Ultimately the tree will become very large, the continued pounding from the water will weaken the roots until the tree falls into the river and is swept away down stream. The trunk will act as a dam for rocks and sediments and will provide cover for fish and other aquatic life. Shipping from ZIP CODE 59803-2793.