She's an art student at St. Martins so I want to surprise her with a cool, stylish, arty present. Any Ideas? Where can I find it?
Cheers
By the way, she'll be 23.
2006-10-21 06:29:07 · 22 answers · asked by curiosity_kills 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
A really beautiful book on her favourite artist or make her a friend of the Victoria & Albert museum or a gift voucher for Paperchase, or some of the beautiful beads that are around at the moment or pay for her to do a day school in Precious Metal Clay or take her to an exhibition or a handbound sketch book or a sable paintbrush (sounds not much but really precious to an artist) or a roll to keep her paintbrushes in or a set of Markel oil sticks or a selection of handmade papers (Paperchase) or a new portfolio to transport her work in, you could decorate it yourself perhaps?
2006-10-21 06:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where does she buy her art supplies? If you can't ask her, ask someone close to her that knows. Then get her a gift certificate to that store, so she can get what she want. Sometimes when we're unsure what to get or what they may like, we tend to mess up. So I suggest a gift certificate, it's safe.
But don't stop with just the gift certificate.
Go to the local drug store, buy a really nice card, a gift bag, and some items that she use daily (ie. body spray, cologne, lip gloss etc.), put all these items in the gift bag, along with the gift certificate and there you go, She has something she need and want. Make sure to get that pretty tissue to enhance the surprise of what's inside the bag.
2006-10-21 06:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by mouse in chicago 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a local glass centre, where local artist sell there work. We have a brilliant one at Sunderland that shows many wonderful pieces. Maybe any local artists are having a gallery event .You could alternatively take her to a craft store or book shop that sells posters etc of famous art .
My daughter went to art college and loves Glass, Jewellery,and ceramics,all of which she has had as presents. Hope she has a lovely birthday, who needs a pressie when she has such a loving sis.
2006-10-21 06:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you are very close to her. An old-fashioned/interesting lockett with a picture of the two of you in it would make a lovely gift that she can keep close to her heart. You could even get a special message engraved on the inside. Happy Bithday to your sister! & happy gift hunting to you.
2006-10-21 06:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by girls_lie_too_23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words:
Gift Certificates!
2006-10-21 06:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by djtzclark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of craft stores sell different kits depending on the type of art she is into. Or find a stylish tote for her to carry all of her supplies.
2006-10-21 06:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By her a gift card for an art store
2006-10-21 06:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by Meme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to an art store or a craft store and ask if they have any new gadgets or just ask for ideas.
2006-10-21 06:31:20 · answer #8 · answered by chicken farmer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you could get her a piece of clothing and a card saying sorry for all the bad things you did to her.
2006-10-21 06:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by Yebz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.an easel. Any artist who loves to paint should have one.
heres a website:
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/search?pageNumber=1&channel=0&search=yes&keywords=easel&type=0
For sketchbooks, paintbrushes, professional markers/color pencils, charcoal,canvas, paints, paint palettes, art portfolios,look at michaels art store.
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=finearts
If your still not sure what she'll like, get her a gift card at michaels, its an art store so for sure she'll find something she'll like!
good luck! :)
2006-10-21 06:30:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋