Five Star Gift Ideas

Finding a meaningful and personal birthday gift for someone who has a passion for graffiti and street art can be a wonderful way to show your mom how much you understand and appreciate her interests. Here are a few gift ideas that might resonate with her love for this unique form of artistic expression:

1. Street Art Tour: Arrange for a guided street art tour in a nearby city known for its vibrant street art scene. This experience will allow your mom to explore and discover the work of talented graffiti artists in real life, experiencing the beauty and creativity of these artworks firsthand.

2. Custom Graffiti Artwork: Commission a local graffiti artist to create a personalized graffiti mural or artwork for your mom. You can provide them with specific details or themes that are meaningful to her life or incorporate her name or favorite quote in the artwork. This one-of-a-kind, original piece will make for a truly special and personalized gift.

3. Graffiti Art Supplies: Help your mom get creative by gifting her a set of high-quality graffiti art supplies. This can include graffiti markers, spray paint, stencils, sketchbooks, and instructional books or DVDs on graffiti techniques. Encourage her to express her own creativity through this art form.

4. Street Art Book: If your mom enjoys learning about different artists and their work, consider gifting her a coffee table book that showcases the history and diversity of street art. Books like "Street Sketchbook: Inside the Journals of International Street and Graffiti Artists" or "The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti" can provide inspiration and insight into the global street art movement.

5. Art Workshop or Class: Look for local workshops or classes where your mom can learn various techniques and styles of street art. Whether it's graffiti, stencil art, or mural painting, this experience will allow her to further develop her skills and deepen her appreciation for the art form.

6. Graffiti-inspired Clothing or Accessories: Help your mom express her love for graffiti art in her everyday life by gifting her graffiti-inspired clothing or accessories. Look for streetwear brands that incorporate graffiti-style designs or opt for accessories like graffiti-printed scarves, bags, or phone cases.

7. Subscription to Street Art Magazines: Keep your mom updated with the latest happenings in the street art world by gifting her a subscription to a street art magazine. Publications like "VNA" (Very Nearly Almost) or "Juxtapoz" feature interviews, articles, and stunning visuals from renowned street artists around the world.

Remember, the most important thing is to show your mom that you understand and support her passion for graffiti and street art. By choosing a gift that aligns with her interests, you'll be giving her a thoughtful and personal present that she'll truly appreciate.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she 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”