Jen Consalvo

it can be hard to buy art for other people, but not impossible. in the past, as i’ve discovered artists i thought family members might like, i’ve sent them links to their site asking in general what they thought. after taking note of what they said, it gave me enough to go on to buy well-informed but surprise gifts of art for loved ones. here are a few gift ideas that i love – perhaps there’s someone on your list who would love them too. and the nice thing?  if it’s last minute, you can always print a small copy to give them now and then have the full size shipped directly to them after all the celebrating is over.

note: click on the images for ordering information.

for the country-scene or nature lover…

this 2010 calendar is made of gorgeous images from pamela viola’s “one less traveled” exhibit and come packaged in a protective jewel box which doubles as an easel to conveniently display each month. perfectly priced to have a few on hand as last minute gifts.

2010 calendar by pamela viola

these prints are just gorgeous – I prefer the larger sizes, matted and framed.

the arborist series by linda plaisted

for the beach lover…

you can practically hear the seagulls in these works of art. they’re available in many sizes.

prince of tides by linda plaisted

teenage summer by pamela viola

for the coffee-table book lover…

i love the browsing the selections within blurb.com. here are a few of my favorites. you could also create your own!

luminosity by ryan m. mahoney

little secrets to happiness by michelle binkowski

purpose & happiness INPIRATIONAL QUOTES by nathalie langlois

happiness is... by jen consalvo

animal lover…

it's a dog's life... and cats too by the great dane friends of ruff love

for the traveler…

my italy an adventure in pictures by whitney adams

for the student…

photography and photo manipulation by rosie hardy

for the whimsical or romantic…

fair lights by pamela viola

roulette by linda plaisted

there are so many options all over the web. i hope you enjoyed some of these selections and have a very happy and safe holiday.