Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys sketching and life drawing, there are plenty of meaningful and personal gift ideas that will enhance his artistic endeavors and spark his creativity. Here are some suggestions:

1. Premium Sketching Set: Invest in a high-quality sketching set that includes a variety of pencils, charcoal sticks, erasers, and sketchbooks. Look for artist-grade materials to elevate his drawing experience.

2. Life Drawing Classes: Enroll your son in a life drawing or figure drawing class. This will allow him to further develop his skills and hone his technique while being exposed to different artistic styles and drawing from live models.

3. Art Museum Membership: Consider gifting him a membership to a local art museum or gallery. This will provide him with opportunities to view inspiring works of art, participate in workshops or events, and gain exposure to different art forms and styles.

4. Artist Mannequin Model: A poseable artist mannequin model can be a helpful tool for practicing drawing human figures. It allows for experimenting with different poses, and your son can use it as a reference when working on his sketches.

5. Sketching Trip or Workshop: Organize a sketching trip to a scenic location or an urban area with interesting architecture. Alternatively, look for workshops or retreats specifically designed for artists to gather, sketch, and learn together.

6. Art Book Collection: Expand his art library with books on sketching, figure drawing, and the works of renowned artists. Choose books that cover different techniques, styles, and art movements to broaden his artistic knowledge and inspire new ideas.

7. Art Supplies Subscription Box: Sign him up for an art supplies subscription box. These monthly deliveries will surprise him with a curated selection of art materials, tools, and inspiration, allowing him to experiment with new mediums and products.

8. Portable Sketching Easel: A portable sketching easel makes it easier for him to set up and draw outdoors, whether in a park, at the beach, or while traveling. Look for lightweight and adjustable options that can easily accommodate different canvas or paper sizes.

9. Digital Drawing Tablet: If your son is open to exploring digital art, consider gifting him a graphics tablet. These devices allow artists to create digital drawings, sketches, and paintings, offering endless possibilities and new artistic horizons.

10. Personalized Sketchpad: Have a sketchbook customized with your son's name or initials on the cover. This adds a personal touch and makes it truly his own special space for sketching and doodling.

Remember, the most important thing is to support your son's passion for art and provide him with tools and experiences that will nurture his artistic growth. Whether it's through art supplies, classes, or inspiration, your thoughtful gift will surely be appreciated and cherished.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”