Five Star Gift Ideas

For your wife, who is passionate about urban sketching and urban exploration, I have come up with a few unique and meaningful gift ideas that will celebrate her interests and create lasting memories.

1. Art Supplies: As an urban sketcher, your wife would greatly appreciate a high-quality set of art supplies. Look for a set of watercolor pencils or markers that can be easily carried around during her urban explorations. Additionally, consider getting her a sketchbook specifically designed for outdoor sketching, with sturdy paper that can handle various mediums.

2. Urban Exploration Kit: Put together a personalized urban exploration kit for your wife. Include a comfortable pair of walking shoes, a stylish and functional backpack to carry her art supplies, a portable watercolor set, and a camera or smartphone with a good camera to capture the places she visits. Add a personalized note encouraging her to continue exploring and sketching the beauty of urban landscapes.

3. Sketching Workshop or Class: Enhance her skills and provide her with an opportunity to meet like-minded artists by enrolling her in a sketching workshop or class. Look for local art schools, community centers, or even online platforms that offer urban sketching courses. This will not only help her refine her techniques but also expose her to new perspectives and inspiration.

4. Customized Map: Create a custom map highlighting the places your wife has explored and sketched. You can mark the significant locations she has visited and add personal touches, such as heartfelt notes or memories associated with those places. This unique gift will serve as a beautiful reminder of her urban exploration journey.

5. Subscription to an Art or Travel Magazine: Feed her passion for both art and urban exploration by gifting her a subscription to an art or travel magazine. Look for publications that focus on urban sketching, street art, city guides, or architecture. Subscribing to these magazines will keep her inspired, introduce her to new artists, and provide her with valuable tips and insights.

6. Explore New Locations Together: Plan a special day or weekend trip to a city or neighborhood known for its urban beauty and landmarks. Research local urban sketching hotspots in that location, and go exploring with your wife. Spend the day sketching together, capturing the essence of the city, and immersing yourselves in its culture and vibe. This shared experience will create cherished memories and strengthen your bond.

Remember, the most meaningful gift is one that reflects her interests, supports her hobbies, and shows that you appreciate and encourage her passions. With any of these gift ideas, you are sure to touch her heart and celebrate her love for urban sketching and urban exploration.

Or you can get her a star map with the date of your anniversary.

Rik Williamson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“Very unique gift. Purchased for 29th wedding anniversary...wife was very happy 😁...always a good thing!! My 18 year old daughter even approved!!😳😎”