Five Star Gift Ideas

For your daughter who loves watercolor painting on location, there are several thoughtful and creative gift ideas that can enhance her artistic pursuits and inspire her even more. Here are some suggestions that can make her Christmas truly special:

1. High-Quality Watercolor Set: Invest in a professional-grade watercolor set with a wide range of vibrant colors. Look for a set that includes a variety of shades and hues, allowing her to capture the essence of different landscapes and scenes.

2. Portable Watercolor Sketchbook: Consider gifting her a portable watercolor sketchbook specifically designed for outdoor painting. These sketchbooks are made with high-quality watercolor paper and are compact enough to be taken on her travels. Additionally, look for sketchbooks with pre-stretched paper to save her time and effort.

3. Watercolor Paint Brushes: Purchase a set of high-quality watercolor paintbrushes that are suitable for outdoor use. Opt for brushes with different sizes and shapes, such as flats, rounds, and liners, to give her more flexibility in her artwork.

4. Watercolor Travel Palette: A compact and portable watercolor travel palette will allow her to carry and organize her paints conveniently. Look for palettes that have separate compartments for mixing colors and are easy to clean.

5. Outdoor Easel: Provide her with an outdoor easel that can securely hold her canvas or watercolor sketchbook while she paints. Look for easels that are lightweight and easy to set up, making it effortless for her to paint on location.

6. Portable Folding Chair: Help her stay comfortable during long painting sessions with a lightweight and compact folding chair that can be easily carried during outdoor painting trips. Look for chairs that provide good back support and have a durable build.

7. Reference Books and Tutorials: Consider purchasing books and resources focused on plein air watercolor painting. Look for books that offer tips, techniques, and inspiration to help her refine her skills and broaden her artistic horizons.

8. Workshop or Classes: Give her the gift of expanding her knowledge and skills through enrolling her in a watercolor workshop or online classes taught by experienced artists. This will provide her with the opportunity to learn new techniques, interact with other artists, and grow in her craft.

9. Outdoor Painting Accessories: Enhance her plein air painting experience with practical accessories such as a collapsible water container, a watercolor brush holder, a field easel umbrella for shading, and a portable palette cup for water.

10. Inspiring Artistic Retreat: Plan a special trip to a picturesque location that will offer her ample opportunities to paint beautiful landscapes and scenes from life. This could be a weekend getaway to a scenic countryside or a visit to a charming coastal town that will fuel her creativity and allow her to immerse herself in her art.

Remember to personalize the gift to your daughter's preferences and interests. By supporting her passion for watercolor painting on location with meaningful and thoughtful gifts, you are not only showing your love but also encouraging her to pursue her artistic dreams.

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

Colleen Parker says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“Very special gift! My daughter was in happy tears when she opened hers for Christmas. Very special!!”