Father’s Day is coming up and before you start stressing, let me propose: a Lisa Ng painting makes the best Father’s Day Gift. But what are the 3 pillars of what makes the BEST Father’s Day Gift, let’s review:
1. Longevity: A great gift lasts for generations to come, and keeps on giving. A family heirloom, it tells the story our lives, a lasting legacy, but also, you’re essentially getting yourself a painting 😉 (Your kids too, if you have ‘em.)
2. Uniqueness: One of a kind originals only, your dad is an original, he deserves something of high esteem. Nor do you want him having matching ties and hoodies that were on sale for Father’s Day, with all the other neighbourhood dads.
3. The “Je’ ne sais quois.” element: The, I don’t know what it is, but I’ll name it when I see it element, or what is also referred to as the WOW FACTOR 🤩 Your dad doesn’t need more tools made in China he can purchase @ Crappy Tire, he needs a conversation starter. Something that tells him you see and support his values: hand crafted, Canadian made, supporting independent, local businesses. A gift that can hang on the wall at dinner parties he can brag to his friends about, what a cool, amazing kid he has, that truly sees and appreciates his weird sense of humour.
& this is why I believe the following 5 Lisa Ng paintings would make the BEST Father’s Day gifts:
Perfect for the dad that manages the grill in the family, maybe he enjoys star gazing too. Hot meats forever roasting on an open flame, we got heavy cheeses down below, I know your dad needs PROTEIN.
Maybe dad is a dog person, doubles for a cat person too. What I love about this is, is kid is featured too. Comes with the most recent Hamilton, ON eclipse, and a nod to that kitschy painting, of dogs playing poker. Hang it in his game room, see if he notices.
Ok if your dad is the fishing, cottage country, or go down to Florida in the wintertime type, you def. NEED to get him this. A resilient adapter, this cheeky guy in chinos and clogs makes climate change work for him. I gotta make another version, wearing Kirkland pants. I could do a whole series of bears in different dad outfits. (Cue in picture book idea.) Commissions are welcome!
Man cave, say no further. This would look remarkable above the couch. He’ll love it because all the neighbourhood kids will and he’ll own the block. Let the other dads get jealous.
This one’s hyper niche, but if it suits your dad, act fast. Angry Asian dads no more, stop the cycle of generational trauma with this friendly fella, in traditional Chinese dress. A father to be of 3 little tadpoles, let your dad know you see him and how much he misses home, and remind him that he doesn’t have to leave it all behind.
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