Almond Blossoms A Van Gogh Story

Product Description Join this Starry Night swirl of an adventure through the breathtaking world of Vincent van Gogh's paintings. In a small French village, the shy and eccentric van Gogh is teased by the local children for being unusual. Only young Marguerite Gachet is willing to look past his angry red hair and freckled face. In accepting van Gogh, she is introduced to his otherwise overlooked art, full of bright colors and bold swirls of paint. Van Gogh has never sold a painting in his life, but when Marguerite needs a miracle, he is able to create a masterpiece. His enchanted almond blossom will save the day. Adapted from the famous O.Henry story "The Last Leaf" and set within Vincent van Gogh's most stunning paintings, Almond Blossoms is a magical reminder of the power of art. Further Information: DVD contains a biography of the artist. Review These eye-filling films, part of a "Painted Tales" series from L.A.-based animation company Auryn Inc., combine storytelling with vivid, fluid 3-D animation resembling paint strokes on canvas, tailored to suggest the style and famous works of the artists. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's story "The Selfish Giant," "In Winter Still" is set in Monet's garden in Giverny, where winter comes to stay after children are barred from entering. "Almond Blossoms," loosely based on O. Henry's poignant short story "The Last Leaf," is about troubled Van Gogh, who helps a compassionate girl who befriends him. --Lynne Heffley, Los Angeles Times Five stars. An introduction to Art, Literature, and Life. Auryn's Painted Tales immerse children into stunning works of art as they hear a classic tale and learn about the artist. Painted Tales: Volume 1 introduces children to the work of Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh with two somber yet touching stories. The unique animation brings striking works of art to life, and the classic stories include allusions to actual people, places and events in the artists' lives. The DVD also contains a bio of each artist. Painted tales provide endless opportunity for children to explore the world of art and literature. Talk with kids about the art and the way painters use color, brush strokes, and other elements to create a beautiful scene which also conveys feeling. --Carey Bryson, About.com Almond Blossoms, is a short story done in a unique display of artistic animation that will tell you a story about Vince