It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and I’m feeling slightly hungover and I don’t even drink. I’ll blame that second plate of food I served myself even though I was full.
We all know the best remedy is spending some time moving your body outside getting some fresh air and sunlight in your eyes. Assuming you’ve already done that or are planning to later today, what’s the next best thing? Art of course! In that vein, here’s a guide for gifting art for everyone on your list:
For the plant lover
A pack of 10 greeting cards, each featuring a different botanical watercolor of plants I found on walks near my home.
For the one seeking peace and calm
A book featuring 100 watercolors inspired by the poetry of nature: color and light in the landscape, seasons, and the passing of time. Each watercolor was made as a kind of meditation and as a love letter to life and painting.
For the cyclist
A print of my painting “The Cyclists” available in a standard and easy to frame size: 11×14 inches. All my prints are archival pigment prints on heavy weight matte fine art paper and I sign each one.
For the mystery lover
An oil painting of people exploring a mysterious landscape…
For the Dog Lover
When I made this, I didn’t mean to paint a dog. When I finished, it was just there. It happens.
For the backyard lover
A contemplative painting playing with the colors and shapes of chairs and table and trees, creating a space for conversation.
For the person who has everything
A painting so big it will fill a wall. This painting is 5 feet tall x 6 feet wide. It’s so big, when you put it in a room, you don’t even need furniture.
And after you’ve chosen your perfect art gifts, I recommend another walk out in the sun, listening to birds singing and hearing leaves crackling under foot. Cheers!