Best Little Holiday Gift Shop!!!

If you are having trouble finishing out that holiday shopping list, or just can't figure out what to give to that "difficult to shop for" friend, relative or loved one then you missed out on the best little

holiday gift store, and it's right under your nose:  Your local art gallery and/or studio!  And why not?  You can find unique items there that match the personality of, and are as unique as every person you are shopping for.  

Think about all those wonderful items that can be found there.  From framed 2D art such as paintings of all types and sizes (oils, watercolors, large, medium and small) to photographs of far off places many have dreamt of, and many have visited.  

There are 3D artists that represent at these local galleries that make many beautiful pieces from different media such as pottery, glass, wood, ceramics, mosaics and more.  These pieces can be as unique,

interesting and beautiful as any picture or painting.  Maybe there is a person who would appreciate beautiful hand made silver or copper jewelry?  You could also  can find an item made by the local wood artists that go along with the decor of that new condo or home that an acquaintance recently bought.  

Here is the best part to this shopping experience:  You know you are buying a beautiful piece that is hand made, and no two are alike!  Each item is an individual creation from the artists.  Artists spend months, and years learning the skills to create art in their respective medium.  So you get not only the passion they put

behind their work, but a piece from a very experienced artist who has most likely spent hours, days or even weeks on the piece of art you are considering buying.  You can't say that about that blasé sweater you were looking at in your local department store that is on a rack with 30 of the same sweater (albeit different sizes).   

Currently both Gallery Underground and Gallery Clarendon have "holiday tables" full of great holiday gift ideas.  They also have their full compliment of artists submissions for the choosing. And don't forget that both locations have multiple artists studios where you can not only shop more selection of artists pieces but you may catch one at work on a current piece. 

So this holiday season as you finish out your shopping don't forget to stop in at that local art gallery or studio to find that special gift idea for that special person.