"He loves me, he loves me not, he loves..."
What an odd game to play where one takes a beautiful Gerber Daisy flower and proceeds to pluck it's innocent petals just to confirm mutual affection. It doesn't feel like an 'act of love' to me. And why daisies? Why not use a dandelion that comes by the thousands and no one cares about? Well, my story will tell you that it truly is a daisy that can confirm a love connection.
The story is as simple as the flower itself. Basically, I was working on one of my other botanical pictures one morning and things just weren't going easy and effortless for me. You know the kind of days I am referring to—you zig and it doesn't seem right, then you zag and it seems worse.
The story is as simple as the flower itself. Basically, I was working on one of my other botanical pictures one morning and things just weren't going easy and effortless for me. You know the kind of days I am referring to—you zig and it doesn't seem right, then you zag and it seems worse.
Now, I've lived with my intuitive inner voice long enough to know just how accurate it can be, however, I wasn't even in sync with it that morning because I continuously ignored it's advice to take a break. Finally, after a couple of hours of being ignored it shouted, "Please, for the good of all, especially your nerves, GO FOR A WALK!" That was it, I grabbed my coat and set off for Lord knows where. I had no idea where I was going, but I could sense that I was getting warmer each new turn I took. But, warm to what? I remained clueless.
It was then that I decided to turn what seemed an aimless journey into one with purpose, so I headed for my favourite grocery store. It was there that my intuition really showed how it covers my back. Good thing, as my logical brain didn't seem to be running at peak performance that day. What do I mean? Well, as I entered the building, I saw a pure white gerber daisy flower sitting there all picture perfect, no pun intended, and I walked right past it. Now, if you know anything about me, you would know that I am someone who stops and smell the flowers, so clearly I was off that day, in every way.
I selected a few edible items, headed for the checkout stand as my eyes glanced back to the front entrance where the gerber daisy flowers were sorted in red, pink, orange, and white, in this case, one in particular solitary white bloom. I couldn't stop thinking about it. I even said things to myself like, "Wouldn't that flower make the perfect daisy print for my collection. People love daisy art," and yet I still remained in line. It wasn't until the girl, was scanning the second last item, that I believe the miraculous connection took place. Things seemed to stop and I had the most incredible feeling that I had to get that gerber daisy. "Please hold on a minute, I believe I forgot something!" I blurted as I headed out into the sunlight and gently retrieved the flower. I returned to my place, where others weren't feeling the same revelation, and I declared, "I think this flower wants to come home with me!"
As I walked home, holding this precious item, I couldn't help but ponder that old french game that I referred to at the beginning of this story and I felt sure that they got it wrong. They didn't mean for you to remove the petals. They meant for you to count the blessings each petal has to offer because when I did that with this flower, I ended up with a different saying that sounded more like this, "I started my day, I zig zagged alot, I finally came to love a little gerber daisy a lot!"
And that's the story how this bloom reminded me to listen to my inner voice more often, as it will take you places that will be good for you in the end. In fact, very good, as this gerber daisy print at top of page has been a very successful peice of artwork for me indeed. Maybe it will bring you luck too. Just listen to your intuitive voice, and hear if it is reminding you to take home a flower...
Art and Story by Lausen
It was then that I decided to turn what seemed an aimless journey into one with purpose, so I headed for my favourite grocery store. It was there that my intuition really showed how it covers my back. Good thing, as my logical brain didn't seem to be running at peak performance that day. What do I mean? Well, as I entered the building, I saw a pure white gerber daisy flower sitting there all picture perfect, no pun intended, and I walked right past it. Now, if you know anything about me, you would know that I am someone who stops and smell the flowers, so clearly I was off that day, in every way.
I selected a few edible items, headed for the checkout stand as my eyes glanced back to the front entrance where the gerber daisy flowers were sorted in red, pink, orange, and white, in this case, one in particular solitary white bloom. I couldn't stop thinking about it. I even said things to myself like, "Wouldn't that flower make the perfect daisy print for my collection. People love daisy art," and yet I still remained in line. It wasn't until the girl, was scanning the second last item, that I believe the miraculous connection took place. Things seemed to stop and I had the most incredible feeling that I had to get that gerber daisy. "Please hold on a minute, I believe I forgot something!" I blurted as I headed out into the sunlight and gently retrieved the flower. I returned to my place, where others weren't feeling the same revelation, and I declared, "I think this flower wants to come home with me!"
As I walked home, holding this precious item, I couldn't help but ponder that old french game that I referred to at the beginning of this story and I felt sure that they got it wrong. They didn't mean for you to remove the petals. They meant for you to count the blessings each petal has to offer because when I did that with this flower, I ended up with a different saying that sounded more like this, "I started my day, I zig zagged alot, I finally came to love a little gerber daisy a lot!"
And that's the story how this bloom reminded me to listen to my inner voice more often, as it will take you places that will be good for you in the end. In fact, very good, as this gerber daisy print at top of page has been a very successful peice of artwork for me indeed. Maybe it will bring you luck too. Just listen to your intuitive voice, and hear if it is reminding you to take home a flower...
Art and Story by Lausen
PINK Gerber Daisy Art
"So what's your favourite gerber daisy colour?" I asked my neice. "You have to ask—of course it's PINK!" I'm pretty sure that the following talented botanical artists would agree with that statement. Just click on the image to be taken to more details on how you can own a pink daisy for your home too.
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RED Gerber Daisy Art
I have found that the red gerber daisy flower is the second most popular daisy for decor, therefore, I have picked through the art.com garden and I am pleased to be able to offer you the folllowing photography and paintings created by other talented botanical artists. Each piece would nicely enhance any room looking to emphasize a modern or contemporary decor style. Just click on the picture to buy these prints and posters.
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WHITE Gerber Daisy Art
Yes, I have a soft spot in my heart for white gerber daisies. The first two are mine: one in color and the next one is my black and white daisy picture available at Art.com. But, there are so many other talented botanical artists who have the same fondness for these pretty white flowers that I couldn't exclude them. Note: These photographs and paintings carry an essence that simply punctuates the charm of Shabby Chic home decorating.
One of the Daisies
"The best part about creating floral photographic art is becoming aware how each flower is unique unto itself. This gem many be just 'One of the Daisies' from the garden, however she has that special kind of botanical charm that proves she can hold her own."
Artist: LAUSEN
Buy from ArtistRising.com
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ORANGE Gerber Daisy Art
Orange you glad to know that there are at least some gerber daisies that are orange in the world, and also orange you glad to know that there are artists who get inspired to capture orange daisy art on canvas? Hey, I never claimed to be a great writer... but, does it matter what my grammar is like just as long as we're having fun here. You know I believe life was meant to be fun and I also believe that maybe, just maybe it's the little orange gerber daisies that confirm that. I think it was Frank Sinatra that quoted, "Orange is the HAPPIEST color." So, who says you can't buy happiness—looks like you can here!
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YELLOW Gerber Daisy Art
When clouds are gray, and the world feels gloomy, what better way to cheer yourself up than seeing a bright yellow gerber daisy hanging on a wall in your livingroom or kitchen? To me they are like nature's little flashlights that light the way to a smile. I have yet to look at Ernie Friedlander's 'Close-up of a Flowering Daisy' below and not grin. So, always remember my quote, "Yellow daisy art puts a SMILE in your heart!"
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BLUE Gerber Daisy Art
"It's so out of the blue—THANK YOU!" These are the words every kind soul wants to hear after giving a unique floral gift to a friend or loved one. I'm sure you giving one of these blue daisy prints will blossom a positive mood for the recipient, as well as yourself for the doing it. And because gerber prints last longer than a flower, they can hang this artwork in their home and remember, for days to come, how lucky they are to have a friend with such a generous heart.
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PURPLE Gerber Daisy Art
Ah, the royal colour of all daisies—purple. Isn't Fabrice De Villeneuve's 'Whimsical Gerbera Daisies',...well..., whimsical! I wonder if nature thought of creating purple daisies on whim and gave most of the color to the lavender flower since there are so few gerbera daisies to be found. Thank goodness for the following artists, like Alison Jerry, for creating her fine art print called 'Purple Daisy'.
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Love to count? 1 daisy, 2 daisy, 3 daisy, 4...
As I said in my art story above, I used to count the petals, however, have you ever had the pleasure of counting gerber daisy art on a home wall? Go ahead, start with 1. You got it, then 2 daisies, then 3 daisies,... What fun and that's exactly what a gerber daisy is—FUN!
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Put them together and what do you have? A Gerbera Daisy Bouquet!
Is there anything more beautiful than a bride carrying a daisy bouquet at her summer wedding? How about a bouquet of many beautiful daisies in a vase?! Colour becomes irrelevant at this point, now, just like in the bridal arrangement, it's about what they represent- 'TOGETHERNESS'. The following prints and posters make lovely daisy gifts for the bridal shower.
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