Flower Power!

It's Valentine's Day Eve and it's a full fledged snowstorm here in Nova Scotia, so most of the province is covered in snow and ice. But never fear- art is here to the rescue with some flower power!
Below we've put together a few examples of some of the flower inspired artworks from our on-going PRE-SHRUNK show which you can view entirely online HERE.

Any of these would make wonderful Valentine Day gifts or just a gift to yourself for making it through the winter so far!

**TODAY IS A GREAT DAY TO PURCHASE ART TOO, as WE ARE OFFERING TAX FREE ON ALL SALES OF PRE-SHRUNK ART TODAY ONLY-in honour of our first real snow day of the season!

Vanessa Cornell, Joe Pye Weed, Digital Drawing Mounted on Panel with Acrylic Paint

Let's get started with these three gorgeous paintings by Debra Judge. These are a combination of alcohol inks and resin that are filled with colour and texture galore. Truly amazing in person and would brighten up any place needing some extra happiness.

We've noticed over the past year an increased interest in the art of embroidery, and we were delighted that this year's show was filled with so many different examples of this medium of painting with thread. The work of Lisa Hulbert is the perfect blend of something old and something new. Very swoon worthy!

Not all flowers have to be fancy to be beautiful. In fact some of the most common flowers like the daisy are just the perfect pick-me-up!  The lush oil painting of Emily Baron and the beautiful composition called  "In a  Moment" by Jessica Martin illustrate this so well. 

 Of course there are always some classics that are true stand-bys for Valentine's Day like Lilies- such as these masterfully painted ones by George Spencer.

 And one can't forget orchids...these flowers are really so magical and Carlos Carillo paints them with such delicate brush strokes and attention to detail with his watercolour on paper.

Of course, the favourite flower for Valentine's remains the rose, like this painting by Brad Sutton which will never wilt or die.  Art is forever afterall! 

However you celebrate Valentine's or your snow day, we hope it's a great one!  Make sure to visit the gallery soon, and on a today like to today, visit us virtually.

If you'd like to purchase any of the pieces available in the Pre-Shrunk show, remember they are TAX FREE today only and you can purchase by sending us an email at gallery@argylefa.com  We can even pack them especially for you to pick up tomorrow for Valentine's Day or ship out just as soon as the storm clears!