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Finding the perfect, unique gifts for art lovers can be tricky; they’re a discerning bunch after all. Finding great gift ideas for them will require some thought: do you want to go serious, creative, or funny? Whatever the person you’re shopping for is into, there’s bound to be the perfect present out there somewhere:
Gifts for art lovers come in as many sizes, shapes and forms as the art lovers themselves. A year’s museum membership or art books covering their favorite works is always going to go down well with the connoisseur.
If they’re a bit more hands-on, why not splurge on some of their favorite art supplies? A new brush, sketchbook, marker pen or colored pencils will give them the chance to express themselves and show that you recognize their love of art.
Perhaps the best thing unique gifts for art lovers are to turn them into a work of art themselves. A personal portrait can be great fun and is sure to bring a smile.
For artists and art lovers, the Renaissance represents the foundation of everything that came after. Works by Michelangelo, da Vinci and others took realism to new levels and it's rightly held up as one of the best periods in art history. Knowing this gives you a great chance to find unique art ideas for gifts.
What could be a better gift idea for art lovers than art itself? A personal portrait can be as serious or as silly as the giver likes and offers a great way to express your love for the subject. There’s a range of styles available to fit any taste, from Renaissance-style portraits to homages to the Neoclassical masterpieces that hang in their favorite galleries.
These masterpieces are lovingly crafted using digital painting to resemble oil on canvas. Each artwork can be based on one of 70+ different costumes, representing everything from kings and queens to musicians, warriors, and even court jesters.
Seeing yourself depicted as a Renaissance prince or a fantasy warrior is always going to raise a smile and that’s what makes these paintings a fantastic gift.
Alternatively, you could consider a personalized portrait of the recipient with their spouse or partner. These custom digital paintings make fantastic gifts for couples and they can be as fun or serious as you like.
For some people, a sweet, idyllic painting of couples might be the perfect gift. Other couples might suit something a little more light-hearted, like depicting them in royal regalia or a personalized parody of the famous American Gothic painting. The right choice depends on the couple you’re shopping for.
A family portrait is another great gift idea, simply because having someone depicted alongside the ones they love most adds meaning and depth. They can be as fun or sweet as you like and they make great gifts for parents. You could even choose to include their pets if you like, after all, they’re family too.
Art is a big subject and it’s no surprise that there are countless books covering every possible variety. If the art lover in question has a particular favorite artist, period, or style, adding an art book to their library might be the perfect gift. These can range from small paperbacks all the way up to hefty leather-bound tomes.
Art doesn’t have to be a passive hobby and sometimes the best gifts for art lovers are the ones that let them join in. Watercolors, a nice palette or even just a decent paintbrush or marker could mean the world to someone who wants to take their enjoyment to the next level by trying their hand at art. Not only is art a lot of fun, it’s actually good for your health to be a little creative.
A related potential gift for the budding artist is a high-quality coloring book or sketchbook. These are a great way for people to dabble without the need for a heavy investment and can really encourage people to experience art in a new way.
As the holidays roll around, so do the advent calendars. For the budding artist, there are a huge range of options, ranging from collections of stationery and tools to collections of prints. Of course, you can’t ever go wrong with the traditional chocolate-filled ones with a favorite painting on the front. Fine art is every bit as sweet as the finest chocolate after all.
If they love tea and coffee every bit as much as they love art, a custom cup or mug might be a great gift. Like any customized present, they can be as serious or fun as you like and you can play with words as much as images. A mug is something that they might use every day and, if they do, they’ll get a little smile each time they see it.
If you know they love to create, the chance to attend an art workshop could be a great present. These offer the chance to boost their skills in a huge range of art forms, from pottery and painting all the way up to stone carving. What’s available locally will depend on your location but many studios welcome the chance to share their skills.
Whether it’s a reproduction of a famous work or something that you’ve commissioned specially, a sculpture can improve any space. Opting for a smaller statue means that it’ll be easier for them to find a place for it in their home. Your options here are really unlimited and you should carefully consider the tastes of the recipient before making a purchase.
A customized portrait, either solo, with a partner or a whole group really might be the best gift for art lovers. Thanks to being individually crafted, they’re always unique and they offer a great chance to express something about the person you’re gifting them to too.
Getting a digitally painted portrait needn’t cost the earth either. A paper poster with a personalized portrait is surprisingly affordable and can be framed to make an interesting addition to the recipient’s décor.
It doesn’t take a lot of effort to create a personalized portrait either, and it can even remain a surprise until they unwrap it. Just send in a digital image and your artist will do the rest.
Getting them their own Rembrandt or Monet painting is out of your budget and a gift card is just too impersonal, so you’ll have to get a little bit creative.
Ultimately, the perfect gifts for art lovers will vary from person to person. Some people might relish the chance to feel the benefits of putting paint on canvas or pen on paper for themselves, others want to expand their knowledge through books. That being said, it’s hard to go wrong with a unique piece of art: it’s what they love after all.
