I want to just start off by saying I did not know anything about Oliver Tree before his passing. I knew just a few songs but was not even aware he was the one singing them. I see a lot of ppl upset that many who didn’t even know him are being so vocal about him now, only after his death. But this just proves the impact and inspirational power that Oliver Tree had on anyone who crossed paths with him. I’ve been mourning his death like I knew him personally. As an artist, losing Oliver Tree feels so painful. Like we really lost someone who had so much more love to spread on this earth that so desperately needs love right now. But I can tell that the impact he made on this world has only just begun and he’s achieving that even after death. I have been in such a dark place lately and watching clips of Oliver this past week, I feel like it’s teaching me really important life lessons. That giving up isn’t an option and that you shouldn’t wait around for things to be perfect to live your life to the fullest. I’m grateful to have learned so much about him since his passing and mourning that I missed out BIG TIME while he was still here. I’m so excited to see what comes of his foundation, Dr. Oliver Tree’s extremely epic art grant for baby geniuses. In an interview he told us that when he passes none of his money will go to family members or potential children but back to artists. “When I die, all the money is going to go back to artists. So I set up a foundation.” “Hopefully it’ll last for one hundred years.” So here’s to one hundred years and more. Yesterday was his 33rd birthday so Happy birthday Oliver Tree Nickell 🥳 and thank you for everything! If you’d like to support and donate I will put the link in my bio to his foundation. I will also be making prints of this piece soon so look out for my next post on that. All money made from the prints will be donated to his foundation 💗
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