Meet Virginia
San Antonio, Texas is where I am born and raised, and also where my love for art began. Starting at a very young age, I always had a marker, or crayon in my hand drawing on anything I could find. Art is a passion that runs in my family, and I have been grateful for the opportunity to follow in those footsteps. I have always enjoyed color, detail, and various subject matters that can be utilized to create an array of art. I started Armstrong Art and Design when I realized that art was more than just a hobby for me. Painting has always brought me joy, but it is the opportunity of being able to share that joy with you that brought my passion full circle.
After graduating from the University of Texas, where I received a BFA in Studio Art with a focus in Painting and a minor in Business, I knew I did not want my creative journey to end. This is when I continued painting different styles of art from abstract to architecture, and working outside of my comfort zone with some subjects I had not painted in the past. My motivation for continuing to create original works of art comes from you, by reminding me that I have the opportunity to bring color and joy into your home.
Why florals and floral design?
I have always had a love for color, and natural beauty. The smell of fresh flowers in the springtime brings me joy, and it was because of this joy that I have decided to pursue a focus in flowers and floral designs.
There are so many stages throughout the life of a flower, a wide variety of types of flowers, and a vast amount of designs that can be created from them. I am filled with joy knowing that I am pursuing a focus that I am passionate about.
I hope to share some of my thoughts and feelings about flowers and floral designs with you through my art!