Five Star Gift Ideas

For a dog-loving art enthusiast, there are a lot of great gift options that can be both meaningful and personal. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. Commission a portrait: Consider hiring an artist to create a portrait of your mom's dog(s). This can be done in a variety of mediums, from paint to pencil to digital drawing. You can find artists on sites like Etsy or Instagram who specialize in pet portraits, or reach out to a local artist. This is a gift that is sure to be treasured for years to come.

2. Attend a paint and sip class: Lots of paint and sip studios offer classes where you can bring your own dog to paint. This can be a fun and unique way to spend some quality time with your mom while also indulging her love of art and dogs. Plus, you'll both have a lovely keepsake to take home afterwards.

3. A custom dog calendar: Help your mom keep track of the days with a custom dog calendar. You can create your own using sites like Shutterfly or Vistaprint by uploading photos of her dog(s) and adding important dates, like birthdays and anniversaries. Alternatively, there are a number of small businesses and independent artists that specialize in creating dog calendars (and other dog-themed stationery).

4. A personalized dog-themed gift: There are a ton of great dog-themed gift options out there, from mugs to tote bags to phone cases. You can take it up a notch by personalizing the gift with a photo of your mom's dog, or by adding her dog's name to the design.

5. A subscription to a dog-themed magazine or art box: If your mom loves both dogs and art, consider subscribing her to a magazine like Bark or Modern Dog, which feature articles on both topics. There are also a number of art subscription boxes (such as SketchBox) that deliver art supplies and tutorials to your doorstep each month, which could be a great option if your mom loves to experiment with different art mediums.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she gave birth to you.