The JOY of Art - Celebrating Valentine's Day

A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love.

- Mother Teresa

Art is a beautiful way of expressing the heartfelt emotions of love. So on this Valentine’s Day – from young love to mature love, from classics to pets – here’s an assortment of artwork that speaks to me on so many levels.

Thoughts? Any favorites?

Cinderella

By Ruth Sanderson

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep

because reality is finally better than your dreams.

– Dr. Seuss

Grow Old Along with Me

By Paula Vaughn

Young Summer Love

By Vickie Wade

All you need is love.
But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.

– Charles M. Schulz

For My Valentine

By Tom Wood

The Waltz

By Morgan Weistling

They invented hugs to let people know you love them

without saying anything.

- Bill Keane

Moments to Remember

By Mark Keathley

Arthur Saron Sarnoff

Love doesn’t make the world go round.

Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

– Franklin P. Jones

The Secret Admirer

By Jim Daly

The Road Ahead

By John Sloane

No Place Like Home

By Diane Dengel

Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.

– Robert Browning

Romantic Hideaway

By Mikki Senkarik

Coffee with Love

By Iwona Lifsches

Amy Rosenberg

More romantic-themed art on my Pinterest board at

Love, the Greatest Gift