In my experience, anything that was handmade and makes you think of them can work nicely. You can browse paintings from independent artists online, or walk through local flea markets looking for something that catches your eye.
Another option is to look for independent artists your friend might not have heard of and get something from them. You can find local artists through online searches and by digging around social media, and sites like Welcome to Country make it easy for you to find artworks made by artists from other countries, as you can see on https://shop.welcometocountry.com/.
As is to be expected, there is a whole world of underground and independent artists around the world. And while it can take some time for a piece of art to reach you when it's coming from a different country or even continent, the wait is often worth it. After all, the best gifts are the ones that also have a cool history, and you'll have a lot to talk about if you choose to give your friend a gift that has been handmade in a different part of the world.
Another good solution is to get something custom-made. Plenty of artists will do works on commission. So whether you're looking to buy a painting, sculpture, a piece of clothing, or even a complete song, you can commission an artist to create something made specifically for your friend. Something that includes elements relevant to their tastes and history, or even just something that's based on a photo of them.
Finally, there's always the option of getting your friend tickets to something they are likely to appreciate. Maybe tickets for a show they've mentioned, or even tickets to something interesting they might have never heard of.
Going to the gallery? Or a creative kit?
An are class
or course!
Take a look at the earth easy site. I love some of their alternative suggestions
- such as wrapping gifts with old comic strips.
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