Selecting a Christmas gift for your artist friend or family member can be challenging. Unlike your young sibling, who will be ecstatic to receive a pair of cool sneakers (that they clearly said they wanted), an art lover has a more specific taste that is often hard to pinpoint. The most obvious route is to gift the art lover in your life art supplies, but you need to be familiar with their craft to know what type of supplies to get. Gifting a piece of art is sometimes the easiest option, but picking artwork is such a personal decision, and your giftee undoubtedly knows more about it than you do. Having said that, quirky and rare presents make the ideal option for artists. Here are five lovely and useful gift suggestions for the art enthusiast in your life.
1. Handmade Designer Cups
Drinkware has always been a popular gift option. It’s practical and comes in various beautiful and chic designs. Everyone uses these items, regardless of age, gender, or preference—even your eccentric artist friend! However, for an impressive gift, the trick is to pick a drinkware set, unlike the rest.
Instead of buying generic wine glasses, go for a designer drinkware set made of resin! Compared to boring mass-produced drinkware, a handmade designer resin cup has a unique design that doubles as décor. These items come in gorgeous colours and designs that are bound to surprise any art lover.
Drinkware is a practical present that the giftee will use for many years. Every time they pour themselves a drink in their one-of-a-kind resin mug, they’ll think about the wonderful person that gifted it to them. In some households, people even hand down their cups through generations – especially if they have a particular aesthetic value.
So, what are the benefits of buying handmade mugs made of resin? Handcrafted resin goods have been in the spotlight these past years—and for good reasons! They’re more sustainable and better in quality compared to most mass-produced goods. They also hold great aesthetic value because each piece is unique. Here are some other benefits of buying handmade resin cups:
- They’re crafted with love – While major retailers are more focused on profits, design companies have a passion for the products that they create. They’re invested in what they do and are continually looking for new ways to improve their product range. Instead of using large machines, these artists carefully and lovingly handcraft each piece;
- You support hardworking artists – When you buy a handmade resin cup, most of the profit goes to the makers instead of a large distribution chain that only gives fractions of it to its employees. By doing this, you’re directly helping makers take care of basic needs, such as paying their bills;
- Easily contact the maker – When buying from an independent designer, you often get their contact details. This helps you contact them easily in case you have any questions or you need to order a custom resin mug.
2. Statement Vase
The home of an artist usually reflects the state of their mind, which is both chaotic and colourful. If you have someone like that in your life, their living space is probably full of unique items and works of art. For this reason, I suggest getting them a unique artsy statement vase that will add more personality and vibrancy to their space.
These décor items have a beautiful artistic look and come in many colourful, contemporary patterns and distinctive designs. They have the power to instantly transform the appearance of a space, whether filled with flowers or standing by themselves.
Statement vases are becoming more popular as independent sculptural pieces, often acting as the centerpiece or as the entire arrangement. They can be simple and elegant or a bit more eccentric or even risqué. Any fervent art lover who understands the finer, aesthetic elements of home décor will appreciate such a thoughtful gesture. They can place their vase on an empty coffee table, on top of a kitchen cupboard, or even display it on a shelf as artwork.
3. A Book on Art
When it comes to creating art, sitting down to put your ideas on paper is one of the most difficult parts. While some artists wait for inspiration to strike, others paint every day, hoping their finest work will eventually come to the surface.
Some creative types insist on being unique, while for others the best work comes from borrowing ideas from the works of other people. While some creatives want full tranquillity to create, others need music or a noisy environment.
Although each artist has a particular style of expression, it never hurts to get some inspiration from other well-known artists. Whether your giftee is a beginner or an experienced artist, here are three excellent books that will ignite their creativity:
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: This is a great motivational read whether they’re an entrepreneur, writer, or painter;
- Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon: This book teaches the artist to be himself. It also reveals the unspoken truth that nothing is entirely original, and artists often borrow ideas from each other;
- The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: This excellent book guides you through a variety of exercises to assist you in discovering your inner creative genius.
4. Artwork Backpack
Wearable art is a unique gift idea to surprise the art lover in your life. Fashionable artsy backpacks adorned with replicas of popular paintings are among the most popular types of wearable art.
No ordinary canvas or leather bag can compete with an adaptation of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” or Klimt’s “The Kiss.” These unique clutches stand out from the crowd and are guaranteed to make your dear giftee smile.
5. Massage Tool
One thing people often don’t realize about artists is that their work takes a heavy toll on their bodies. They spend hours hunched over their work, often resulting in a stiff neck, back, and shoulders. Therefore, a tool that will help relieve their sore muscles, such as a foam roller, a massage gun, or a massage mat, is an excellent gift that they’ll cherish.
Although challenging, it is possible to find the ideal gift for the art lover in your life. The goal is to examine their needs and take into account getting them something that can be practical for daily use. I hope these five ideas helped you find what you were looking for.
