By Chelsea Reed
Flowers are experts at pulling you out of a sticky slump. Whether they are for life’s important moments or you simply get them “just because,” this gorgeous part of the plant is always ready to trigger your happiness. Check out this bouquet of seven art pieces picked to shine happy rays into your life.
Here is a fun challenge. See if you can stare at this adorably tiny paper sculpture for ten seconds without smiling. We’ll wait.
We couldn’t do it, either. Not only does this piece feature a friendly miniature-size Monarch butterfly, it also displays the milkweed, its favorite snack.
There’s a reason why the floral still life has remained popular for centuries. It’s the next best thing to a vase full of cheer on your table! You will never have to worry about allergies or tossing old ones into the trash. The soft calming tones of this oil painting of blue lilacs is perfect for your bedroom, bathroom or quiet sanctuary space.
The cheerful daisy comes in many colors besides white, and this oil painting is bursting with color. Did you know that each color can mean something different in the language of flowers? These daisies are orange, which symbolizes joy and friendship.
Every now and then you need a flower that makes a show-stopping statement. Hollyhocks are a natural star in the limelight. People have made front door wreaths with them since ancient Egyptian times. You too can give guests a warm welcome with the hollyhock. This bright, happy acrylic painting makes a memorable impression.
African violets are a longtime favorite among horticulturists but they can be tricky to care for. Luckily, you don’t have to do a thing to this oil painting to keep its luxurious petals beautiful. Its simple elegance will last for years to enjoy. The eye-catching red and blue blooms are a delightful contrast to the warm brown tones.
No, it’s not a name for some strange comic book character. Native to South America, Bougainvillea is a tropical vine that grows stunning hot pink flowers. They are annual plants in most United States climates, but thanks to this water colored etching you can behold the bougainvillea’s mesmerizing blooms any time of the year.
It would be a crime if we left the rose out of the smiling parade! It’s a timeless choice for expressing your feelings to those you care about. The rose in this oil painting looks just like an Outer Banks sunset, doesn’t it? Its universal appeal gladdens the heart of anyone who sees it.
Want to keep grinning from ear to ear? You can continue the happy tour at Seaside Art Gallery’s Online Exhibition Series: Floral Art, now through August 31st. No matter what life throws at you, think happy thoughts with joyful flowers!
Chelsea Reed is a copywriter who writes winning content, articles, blogs, and websites from her base in North Carolina. She might not be building sandcastles or swashbuckling with pirates these days, but the Outer Banks beaches continue to keep her young at heart.
