Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandpa who loves sketchnoting, I have a few gift ideas that can enhance his artistic abilities and bring joy to his sketching sessions.

1. Sketching Supplies: Gift him a high-quality sketchbook with thick, acid-free paper that is perfect for sketching. Opt for a larger-sized sketchbook to give him ample space for his creative ideas. Additionally, consider getting him a set of professional-grade sketching pencils, erasers, and fine-tip pens to help him achieve different effects and add depth to his sketches.

2. Sketchnoting Toolkit: Help your grandpa take his sketchnoting to the next level by gifting him a sketchnoting toolkit. It can include essential items like colored markers, highlighters, sticky notes, and washi tapes. These tools will enable him to add vibrant color and visual interest to his sketches, making his sketchnotes even more captivating.

3. Art Classes or Workshops: If your grandpa would like to further develop his sketchnoting skills, consider gifting him an art class or a workshop. Look for courses that specifically focus on sketchnoting or graphic recording. This gift will not only expand his knowledge but also provide an opportunity for him to meet and connect with other artists who share his passion.

4. Art Tablet or Digital Pen: If your grandpa is tech-savvy, he might appreciate a digital sketching tablet or a digital pen. These devices will allow him to create digital sketchnotes and explore the world of digital art. Look for a tablet or pen that is compatible with his preferred drawing software and has a natural feel for a smooth sketching experience.

5. Customized Art Supplies Organizer: Consider getting your grandpa a personalized art supplies organizer to keep his sketching materials neatly organized and easily accessible. Look for one with multiple compartments, pockets, and adjustable dividers to accommodate his various art tools. You can even have his name or a meaningful quote engraved on the organizer to make it extra special.

6. Artistic Inspiration Books: Help your grandpa spark new ideas and find inspiration by gifting him books related to sketching and sketchnoting. Look for books that showcase the works of renowned sketch artists or provide step-by-step tutorials for different sketching techniques. Additionally, consider books on creativity and visual thinking that can further ignite his artistic imagination.

7. Online Courses or Subscriptions: If your grandpa prefers learning from the comfort of his home, consider gifting him an online course or subscription to an art-related platform. Look for platforms that offer a wide range of art classes, tutorials, and resources dedicated to sketching or sketchnoting. This gift will give him unlimited access to new skills, techniques, and inspiration.

Remember, the most important thing is to show your grandpa that you support and appreciate his love for sketchnoting. With any of these thoughtful gifts, you're sure to make his birthday extra special and inspire him to continue pursuing his artistic passion.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”