Gift Guide for What To Get the Creative Genius
Shopping for the creative person in your life is as aggravating as gifting someone who works in fashion or architecture. You can't get them items that they would have already gotten themselves. Most of the time what sparks instant joy to an artist/creative type is the aesthetic and design. She’s a graphic designer, floral designer, a painter, writer or art director.
The average gift just won’t do, spare her the back-up present that you could easily give to your aunt. Be more thoughtful and think outside the box. Luckily, we’ve done a lot of the thinking for you.
FUJIFILM * BLUE INSTAX SQUARE SW1 INSTANT CAMERA * $120
FOR THE ART DIRECTOR WHO IS IN CONSTANT NEED OF CAPTURING COLOR, TEXTURE, IMAGES AND OTHER VISUAL ELEMENTS.
SINCERITY IS SCARY FRAMED ART PRINT by ELLY MALONE * $94 (13 x 19 INCHES)
WRITERS ALWAYS NEED SOMETHING TO STARE AT IF THEY WANT TO DETER WRITERS BLOCK, PREFERABLY SOMETHING THAT GETS THEIR MINDS THINKING.
BONG JOON HO: DISSIDENT CINEMA BY KAREN HAN * $28.60 HARDCOVER
A comprehensive book that highlights the works of great filmmakers is always a perfect gift for the visionary filmmaker.
HOMMEGIRLS * GRAY ZIP WOOL HOODIE * $495
For the graphic designer who can spend hours at a desk creating something brilliant, it’s important to keep cozy.
KARA * COBRA CARRYALL TOTE * $495
An obvious choice for any creative worker, this roomy, sleek jumbo tote can fit art books, tools and other essentials without bulking up.
ILLY * Y3.3 SINGLE SERVE ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINE * $149
The oxygen tank for most creative people, especially when work requires late hours in the studio. Plus, it is an aesthetically pleasing coffee maker.
MARFA * REFLECTION MUG 15oz * $22
MARFA means something, ask any creative person. The architect, the designer, the photographer, the contemporary artist in your life will appreciate this mug to remind them of the unique landscape and destination for so many creatives.
KEITH HARING; ART IS FOR EVERYBODY BY PATTI ASTOR, KENNY SCHARF, KERMIT OSWALD * $49 (HARDCOVER)
An introspective look at the works of a prolific artist of New York 1980’s, Keith Haring and how his art tapped into social activism, environmentalism and politics.
CROWN AFFAIR * HEALTHY HAIR SET * $65
THE THING ABOUT GIFTING SOMEONE CREATIVE IS THAT THEY SELDOM SPEND ON LEISURE ITEMS, ALTHOUGH HAIR CARE IS ESSENTIAL.
LONG WEEKEND * NYLON FILM POUCH * $28
A necessity for any film photographer, this lightweight, nylon pouch with secure drawstring let’s the creativity fly without a worry of losing film rolls.
