Valentine’s Day 2021
With Christmas behind us and many people world over currently in lockdown while we wait for mass vaccination to protect us from Covid, Valentine’s Day gives us something to plan and look forward to. Although it tends to be marketed towards people who are in relationships, I prefer to see it as a day to spread love all around. Last year my wife, set up a bowl of heart shaped candy chocolates in her workplace for all to enjoy and this is the type of small thing that I think should be encouraged so we can all partake in this celebratory day. Particularly given the past year I think it is important to let those we love know how much we care for them. Small token gifts (or a piece of heart shaped candy!) can do that.
With the above in mind, I am highlighting some small art gifts that would make perfect Valentine’s presents for those you love and care about. Or it might also be something nice for employers to send to their staff that are working from home as a small token to show they are thinking of them! Small things like this will help us get through this tough time and will also let us know that there are brighter days ahead. 2021 should be the year that we are kind to ourselves and also to those around us that we care about.
A little heads up, postal delivery delays are currently ongoing due to covid, so if you are going to go beyond the traditional flowers, chocolates and wine route (which are always nice!) for Valentine’s Day, it’s time to think about gifts now and order well in advance.
Special Valentine’s Edition PIGSY Art Mug
Featuring original artwork “The Kiss” printed on a funky enamel art mug
This special edition mug for Valentines Day 2021 is printed with an original artwork by PIGSY titled “The Kiss”. The original art piece sold as part of PIGSY’s solo art exhibition “I Find You Fascinating” but you can now enjoy this art work in your home as it is now available for a short time early in 2021.
The art mug is hard wearing and ideal for use outdoors when meeting up in a physically distanced manner with friends or neighbors. It’s a neat size for packing in backpacks when our on the trail and it helps enjoy the perfect size coffee - not to big or small. Of course it always helps if you add a little drop of Irish Cream liquor to your coffee too - which some of past buyers of PIGSY mugs have been doin!.
Along with “The Kiss” there are other art mugs available, including cups featuring “Cyberpunks”, “It’s a Jungle Out There” and “Captain Outrageous vs. Frisbee King”. See the PIGSY store for more - and start building your collection of PIGSY mugs today!
Tote Bags - available with two art prints
PIGSY art prints are available on totes in two different colors. “It’s a Jungle Out There” is available on the light straw colored bag with “Bright Light” being featured on the black tote bag. “It’s a Jungle Out There” is an artwork that was sold as part of PIGSY’s solo art exhibition “I Find You Fascinating” while the original art piece “Bright Light” was part of the “Nostalgia” solo art exhibition.
The tote bags are in two different sizes (see here) and are ideal for using on trips to the grocery store or the library.. Handy and convenient, using a tote bag means that you can cut down on your use of plastic bags if this is one of your goals for the new year. The art tote bag by PIGSY is a perfect Valentine’s gift - particularly if you add a fancy box of chocolates in to the bag, or even better a piece of jewelry!!! Who wouldn’t love to receive that?!
iPhone Cover - phone case printed with PIGSY artwork
The final suggestion for a Valentine’s gift this year, is a phone cover which as we all know is really useful (particularly if you have learnt this the hard way after dropping a phone with no cover). The PIGSY iPhone cover is an attractive phone case that is printed with the art work titled “Duval Flag”. It is bright and attractive and along with making an art statement, it most importantly protects your valuable phone while also holding a piece of PIGSY art in your hand! You can see full details about it here.
“Duval Flag” original artwork was created while PIGSY was in Key West, Florida and you can see the influences of this place in the artwork. The original art is now in private collection in Florida, USA.but you can now enjoy this artwork in your day to day life with a phone cover that you will have on your phone at all times.
Show you care with art - the ideal gift for Valentine’s Day 2021
Given the year that is in it, a gift of a face mask to your loved one is a way of showing you care. There two face masks in the PIGSY range and they are fun and funky and really vibrant. And although we are all probably sick of wearing masks, these masks printed with art are really uplifting for the soul given their bright rich color and the thought and themes of the art itself. Why were a boring white surgical mask when you can wear a thing of beauty and show art to the world when out and about in a face mask.
Beyond the traditional!
If you are thinking of going big and beyond the traditional token gifts this year for Valentine’s Day you may be considering an original art work or a limited edition print as a really special gift. Art is always appreciated and it is something that will give enjoyment for years to come. If this is something you are considering, get in touch with me and we can have a chat about PIGSY art and discuss your thoughts on an extra special Valentine’s Gift. But don’t delay - as I mentioned, there are postal delays worldwide and shipping is slow from Spain.
Big love for art
Check out the photo below of a recently sold piece - the reaction of the collector is awesome!
