HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: Here are Some Gift Ideas for the Creative Person on Your List

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 Here are Some Gift Ideas for the Creative Person on Your List

Creative people enrich our lives with their talents and passion, so this holiday season, show the artistic, literary, or musical person in your life just how much they mean to you with one of the gift ideas below. And who knows? It just might inspire them to change the world! Read on for some insights from Atlwebradio.
 
Guitar/Guitar Lessons
 
Playing an instrument enriches both the performer and her fans. The guitar is a great choice for those who are just cutting their teeth in the musical world. Guitars are popular, so you'll find a great variety from which to choose. Quality acoustic models sell for as little as $100 new, less if you opt for a pre-owned model. Make sure you include a case for the gift. Your giftee will also need lessons, which are easy to find online. 



Protip: if you really want to score points, throw in a wireless Bluetooth speaker so they can play along with their favorite music – or record themselves and play it back!
 
Painting/Art Supplies
 
Painting is a perfect outlet for almost anyone's creative energies. One consideration when buying supplies for a beginner is whether to choose oil or acrylic paints. Here's a quick breakdown of the pros and cons of each.
 
●      Acrylic paints adhere to almost any surface, whereas oils require a canvas.
●      Acrylic paints dry fast, while oils give the artist time to make corrections.
●      Acrylic paints form crisp, clear edges, while oils are good for feathering and more impressionistic techniques.
 
Your recipient will need a starter set of colors, a set of brushes, a palette, and some instructional materials. Video-based lessons are great. You can find them online or in DVD format.
 
Add a Studio to Increase Your Home’s Value
 
Also, if you want to go all-out, you can always take that spare bedroom or the empty half of the garage and turn it into a personal studio for their work! Especially if they’re going to be spending a large amount of time in there, though, make sure you take care of any small repairs first. Angi can help with window repair, and depending on season and temperature, you might also want to add some insulation to cut down on future heating bills. And good news: renovations like this can often raise the value of your home in the eyes of appraisers!
 
Gifts for Writers

Writers sometimes get short-changed in discussions about creative talent. That's a shame, since literary giants like Steinbeck, Faulkner, Dostoevsky, and Hemingway have had such an enormous influence on the world. But buying a gift for a writer requires a bit more thought than choosing a present for practitioners of other creative pursuits. Here are some possible options:
 
●      Writing-related jewelry, clothing, or bric-a brac.
●      A journal in which to inscribe thoughts both profound and trivial.
●      Energy snacks to fuel her through a prolonged stretch of writing. A few bags of her favorite ground coffee beans works as well.
●      Comfortable clothing, as nothing restricts a writer's creativity like tight pants.
 
Oh yeah, we almost forgot: books are another great choice – though it’s advisable to surreptitiously check their bookshelves first and see what books they already own and which authors they are (or aren’t) interested in.
 
Gifts for Photographers
 
Our first suggestion in this category concerns one item that you should never, ever buy a photographer: a camera, unless she specifies the model she wants. Yes, we know this sounds downright unintuitive. After all, what item is more essential to a photographer's toolkit? But today's cameras are amazingly specialized products, as pointed out by the imaging experts at Popular Science. This is especially true once you get beyond the "family vacation snapshot" phase. Here are other possible gift choices:
 
●      Basic lighting supplies. These are especially crucial if your giftee does portrait photography, as the right lighting can make anyone more attractive.
●      A rugged carrying case/photography backpack. This choice is well suited to nature and/or landscape shutterbugs. Choose a product suitable for the type of camera your friend has.
●      Extra data cards, batteries, or other essential accessories.
 
Encouragement
 
Every group of people suffers from stereotypes, including the creative souls among us, whom many believe are at special risk of suffering from anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. The evidence for this link is uneven at best, according to Scientific American.  Nonetheless, it's undoubtedly true that anyone who works on a freelance basis has suffered from more than her share of rejection. Any item that provides encouragement or motivation during such times is perfect for a talented friend or family member.
 
In the end, the best gift you can give anyone is your love and concern. This is true at any time of year. But expressing those emotions through a thoughtful gift is a wonderful way to honor the person. Use the ideas in this post to guide you in your selection, and please accept our best wishes for a joyous and safe holiday season.