Christmas Gifts for Art Lovers

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the art lover? Then check out this selection of gift ideas that will suit artists and art lovers both young and old. This selection includes functional art, personalised art, art for kids and also unique Christmas cards all created by talented Irish Artists.

Functional Art

Ceramic Puffin Plant Pot by CeramicsByAnneRumpf

Why not bring a captured scene of the adorable puffins nesting in their little burrows in your home with this gorgeous ceramic Puffin plant pot. CeramicsByAnneRumpf is based in Galway, Connaught and is inspired by the summer somewhere on the rough cliffs of the west coast of Ireland. A delicate and fragile piece which brings the scene of the world of the puffins alive. This piece was thrown with a double wall on a wheel. The outside wall was carved and hand painted with underglaze. Fired with a glossy transparent and copper glaze.

Celtic Dragon Ceramic Trinket Box by Celtic Valley Ceramics

This is the perfect gift for someone who loves the mythical and magical. This gorgeous ceramic box is hand crafted from fine earthenware clay and finished in a turquoise glaze. The artist, based in Louth, Ireland, also creates a wonderful range of works that include a series of plaques and tiles inspired by legendary creatures, birds, insects and animals, all framed with traditional Celtic patterned borders.

Irish Georgian Doors, Tea towel/Dishcloth by CloverRua

This luxury large Tea Towel has been beautifully illustrated with intricate hand drawn pen and ink and feature the unique and popular Irish Georgian doors. They capture the charm of filigree fanlights and carved pillar. The tea towels are made using screen printed ink onto 100% cotton and each one comes with a label hand signed with printers name. This print so beautiful it will add a touch of style to your art lovers kitchen.

Wall Art: Prints, Photos and Sculptures

Reclaimed Wood Art Work by Art Glamour Sligo

This wood wall art is created using reclaimed wood. Each wood piece is cut into a 3D triangle and then wood burned, hand sanded, and dyed or painted using acrylic or wood dye. These sculptures are made in Sligo, Ireland and are truly unique. You can even personalise your gift by choosing colours that he would like.

Irish Celtic Love Cross Hanging Plaque by Wild Goose

This Irish Celtic Love Cross Hanging Plaque, by the Irish Artist Kathleen Smyth, is based on the writings of Teilhard de Chardin who was a priest, scientist and prophet. Created in Cork, Ireland, this plaque is finished in Bronze. Since Ancient times bronze has been a highly prized metal for the making of tools, jewellery and statues. Left to weather, it will acquire a green patina; polished it will shine like gold.

“By the love of man and woman, a thread I have woven that stretches to the heart of the world.”

Lola Donaghue, Prints and Originals

These stunning artworks are painted by Irish artist Lola Donoghue. This talented artist is based in Galway, Ireland. Her artwork has been featured in top publications including Elle Decoration, Vogue and Glow magazine. Both originals and limited edition prints are available to purchase. The prints are printed in a range of sizes on either cotton rag paper or canvas and will look perfect in any room of their home.

Richard E Dalton, City Map Art Prints

These vibrant city map art prints are based on the original hand drawn illustrations created by Sligo, Ireland based Graphic artist Richard E Dalton. Choose from a large range of maps or he can create a map of any city or town you want.

MLindsaypainting, Irish Acrylic Art

Marcel lindsay is an acrylic artist who lives in Kentstown, Leinster, Ireland. He creates beautiful acrylic paintings of the stunning natural beauty of Ireland local area including landscapes and seascapes.

Maggy Morrissey, Photography Prints

These fine art photography giclée prints feature soothing, serene oceans and calming beach photographs, minimalist black and white photos, and summer photography from the beautiful landscapes of Italy, France and Ireland.

Cartaban Cards, Book Cover Art Prints

Choose from a huge range of popular book covers like Tolkien by J. R. R Tolkien, a book which has been loved by generations. These lovely illustrations are printed on a page from an old vintage encyclopaedia. The page is up-cycled and re-imagined as an art print. There are a huge range of beautiful prints from popular books to choose from.

Rosies Rag Crafts Embroidery kits

Inspire them to create their own wonderful embroidery art to hang on the wall with these DIY kits. This beautiful design depicts an early bird catching the worm.

The kit contains:

• Fabric with print of the design
• Thread (all colours needed for your chosen design)
• 2 needles
• 6 Inch Embroidery Frame
• Detailed Instructions
• Gift box tied with twine
• YouTube Tutorial Videos

Irene Gough Children’s Art Prints

This delightful range of children’s art is created by Dublin based Graphic Designer, Irene Gough. Her inspiration comes from childhood memories of wonderful stories and poems that were read to her and that she now reads to her children.

Rob Stears – Unique, Funny Cards

Now that you’ve purchased the perfect gift, you need an equally awesome greeting card to go with it. Step away from those boring, generic Christmas cards and try one of these unique card designs. If you’re after a Christmas card that will make them laugh, get these handmade, quirky, funny greeting cards by Irish cartoonist and illustrator Rob Sears.