Five Star Gift Ideas

For your daughter who loves painting and watercolor art, there are many thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that will surely bring joy to her artistic endeavors. Here are a few suggestions:

1. High-quality Watercolor Paint Set: Look for a professional-grade watercolor paint set with a wide range of vibrant colors to inspire her creativity. Consider brands like Winsor & Newton or Daniel Smith, which offer exceptional pigments.

2. Watercolor Paper Pad: A good quality watercolor paper pad, such as Arches Cold Press, will allow her to explore different techniques and experiment with various textures. Look for one with durable, acid-free paper.

3. Portable Watercolor Palette: A compact and portable watercolor palette will enable her to paint on the go. Look for a palette with detachable or refillable wells to easily replace colors as needed.

4. Watercolor Brushes: Invest in a set of high-quality watercolor brushes with different brush shapes and sizes. Brushes made from natural hair, like sable or squirrel, offer excellent water retention and produce beautiful, smooth brushstrokes.

5. Paint Palette and Mixing Tray: A porcelain or plastic paint palette with wells for colors and a large mixing area will help her create and mix an array of vibrant hues.

6. Watercolor Art Instruction Books: Choose books that offer step-by-step tutorials, techniques, and inspiration for watercolor painting. Artists like Jean Haines or Joseph Zbukvic have authored popular instructional books for watercolor enthusiasts.

7. Watercolor Sketchbook: Encourage her to sketch and record her ideas on the go with a watercolor sketchbook. Look for one with thick, heavyweight paper, suitable for both wet and dry media.

8. Painting Classes or Workshops: Consider enrolling her in local art classes or workshops focused on watercolor techniques. Learning from experienced artists can enhance her skills and give her the opportunity to meet others with similar creative interests.

9. Watercolor Accessories: Surprise her with practical and fun watercolor accessories such as a watercolor apron, brush holders, artist tape, masking fluid, or a lightweight easel for outdoor painting.

10. Inspiring Art Prints or Posters: Decorate her space with art prints or posters that feature famous watercolor artists or beautiful watercolor paintings. This can serve as inspiration and add beauty to her art studio.

Remember, the best gift is one that reflects her passions and interests. By choosing something related to her love for painting and watercolor art, you are showing that you support her creative journey and encourage her artistic growth.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Luann Skinner says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I ordered the star map 8 days before my daughter's birthday. It arrived in 7 days just in time for her birthday. Thank you! She loved the star map.”