Spring by Rebecca Gore.  Original oil and cold max medium.

In Full Flower, an exquisite exhibition through May 31st, features the perfection of flowers depicted in art and display. Flowers are nature’s gift, dating back at least 125 million years. “Most importantly, flowers commemorate all the passages in our life. They express renewal and hope in a single bloom.”

A perfect rose from the gallery owner’s family farm garden (est. 1904).

A quiet moment caught showing Joan, Kathy and Denise double checking the agenda for In Full Flower just a few minutes to opening.

Art walk hostesses Joan, Kathy, Denise, Kay, Kathy and Shirley posing just minutes before the opening reception for In Full Flower.

Wine tasting, light bites and live music by Shirley Smith-Yates were provided throughout the Seaside First Saturday Art Walk evening at Fairweather’s.

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Fresh cut flowers were gifted.

And re-gifted.

“Thanks for organizing such a wonderful event on Saturday. I loved every fine touch. I spent a lot of time just going around appreciating how thoughtfully everything is laid out. I am proud to be showing my work in your gallery.” —Savvy Dani, artist
“Wonderful Art Walk, once again, and the store was exquisite !!!! Thank you for the beautiful roses!!!!  They brightened up my Mother’s Day!!!!” –Kathy

For the beautiful collage created by Art Walk photographer Linda Fenton-Mendenhall and more images  please visit http://www.facebook.com/fairweatherhouseandgallery and go to http://www.facebook.com /seasidefirstsaturdayartwalk.