Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom, who enjoys creating and designing graphic novels, there are several thoughtful gift options that can help enhance her passion and provide her with new avenues for creativity. Here are a few ideas that I believe she would love:

1. Graphic Design Software: Consider gifting her a subscription to graphic design software like Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. These programs are essential for any graphic novel artist and can help her take her creations to the next level.

2. Drawing Tablet: A drawing tablet can be a game-changer for graphic novel artists. It allows for more precise drawing and digital artwork creation. Look for a tablet that offers pressure sensitivity, like the Wacom Intuos Pro, which will provide a more natural drawing experience.

3. Graphic Novel Art Supplies: Help boost her collection of art supplies by gifting her high-quality markers, pens, and paper specifically designed for graphic novel artists. Look for brands like Copic markers, Micron pens, and Bristol board paper.

4. Graphic Design Books: Expand her knowledge and skills with books on graphic novel design, storytelling techniques, or even biographies of famous graphic novelists. Some popular titles include "Understanding Comics" by Scott McCloud and "The DC Comics Guide to Creating Comics" by Carl Potts.

5. Online Course or Workshop: If she's interested in honing her skills, consider enrolling her in an online course or workshop related to graphic novel creation. Websites like Skillshare and Udemy offer a variety of options taught by professionals in the field.

6. Art Portfolio Case: Help her keep her artwork organized and protected with a stylish art portfolio case. Look for one that's large enough to fit her graphic novel pages, sketches, and any other art materials she may want to carry.

7. Inspirational Art Prints: Look for art prints that feature iconic graphic novel characters or illustrations, which can serve as motivation and inspiration in her workspace. Websites like Society6 and Redbubble offer a wide range of options to choose from.

8. Customized Sketchbook: Personalize a sketchbook for her by adding her name or a favorite quote to the cover. A dedicated sketchbook can be a great place for her to brainstorm ideas, sketch out characters, and plan her graphic novel projects.

Remember, the most meaningful gift is one that shows you understand her love for graphic novels and supports her creative journey. Combine any of these ideas with a heartfelt note or card to make it even more personal. Happy gifting!

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”