Hi looking for gift idea for a girl that is very creative and loves art. She draws, watercolors, crochets etc. I got a paint by number Picasso style kit that looked intricate and age appropriate. Any other idea to go along with it? THANKS!
I agree. DD 18 doesn't like watercolors, only acrylic paint. And she likes to crochet but is very particular about types of yarn. I am sure I wouldn't get it right unless I asked very specific questions.By this age, they tend to be getting pretty specific about the mediums they like to work in. Does she have a particular medium she prefers for her drawing - pencil, charcoal, ink, marker, pastels? Painting-wise, does she use only watercolors, or does she use other paints as well? What she likes to use really influences the supplies you would want to buy. Things like the texture of paper you want for charcoal can be very different than what you want for marker, etc.
(Coming from first hand experience of having DD21 who is very artistic - but I'm not so I had to learn all of this the hard way LOL)
Yes, my artsy daughter would rather have something small-and-nice rather than kiddie art supplies.As a creative gal myself, I love when people gift me "upgraded" art supplies.
I was going to suggest classes. Maybe at your local community college?In my area there are several places to go and participate in many classes. Drawing, painting, ceramics...you name it. It's very popular here and fills up quickly. Do you have something like that near you?