Five Star Gift Ideas

For your daughter who enjoys storyboarding and animation, there are plenty of thoughtful and creative gift options that can further enhance her passion and provide her with new tools and supplies to explore.

1. Storyboarding Kit: Consider putting together a comprehensive storyboard kit that includes drawing materials like sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, markers, and colored pencils. You can also include an artist's mannequin or poseable figure to help her articulate character positions and gestures accurately.

2. Animation Software: Invest in a professional animation software package like Toon Boom Harmony or Adobe Animate to empower your daughter with advanced animation capabilities. These tools provide a wide range of features, including timeline editing, motion tracking, and special effects, enabling her to take her animations to the next level.

3. Online Animation Course: Enroll her in an online animation course or workshop dedicated to storyboarding and animation techniques. This can expand her knowledge, introduce new styles and perspectives, and allow her to learn from experienced animators and industry professionals.

4. Art Display: Help her showcase her storyboard and animation artwork by gifting her a stylish and functional art display. This can be a customizable corkboard or a wall-mounted space where she can arrange and exhibit her storyboards and sketches, inspiring her with her own progress and creativity.

5. Animation Books: There are various books available that delve into the art of storyboarding and animation. Look for titles like "The Animator's Survival Kit" by Richard Williams or "Storyboarding Essentials: SCAD Creative Essentials" by David Harland Rousseau. These books can provide valuable insights, tips, and step-by-step guides to improve her skills and techniques.

6. Studio Setup: If your daughter wants to create a dedicated animation workspace, consider gifting her with a studio setup. This can include a drawing tablet like the Wacom Intuos Pro, a comfortable ergonomic chair, and a well-lit desk with storage compartments for organizing her art supplies.

7. Film Festival Passes: Give her the opportunity to attend animation or film festivals where she can not only showcase her work but also gain inspiration from other animators and filmmakers. Experiencing the creative atmosphere of such events can broaden her perspective and ignite new ideas.

8. Collaboration Opportunities: Connect her with like-minded individuals or animation communities online or locally, where she can collaborate with other storyboard artists and animators. This can provide her with valuable feedback, networking opportunities, and a sense of belonging within the animation community.

Remember to include a heartfelt note expressing your support for her passion and acknowledging the effort she puts into her artistic pursuits. The best gift you can give her is the encouragement to follow her dreams and the tools to continue honing her animation skills.

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.”