7 Creative Gift Ideas to Surprise the Artistic Dad This Father’s Day
Father's Day is a little more than a week away, which means it's time to get a move on if you haven't started the search for a gift.
We've laid out gift ideas for foodie dads, gamer dads and outdoorsy dads, but what about the art-loving dad? Below, we found seven creative gift ideas to surprise the crafty man in your life this Father's Day.
Getty A Brief History of Art Mug: $14
You can never have too many mugs, and they're a perfect way to show off your interests. This cup will be perfect for any art nerd, with over 24 masterpieces printed. From the prehistoric era to postmodern art, they'll have at least one notable piece your dad will love.
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Art Painting Collection Novelty Socks: $23.99
Novelty socks are great for elevating any men's outfit. They can add personality to a suit or make jeans and tee look twice as lively. This 10-pack of socks will make it super simple, and he can have one for every day of the week. Let your dad decide if he's feeling like Mona Lisa or Venus!
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Masterpiece Paintings: $57.99
Art fanatic and bookworm tend to go hand-in-hand, so there's a strong chance your father will enjoy this book from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. An art curator and the CEO of The Met wrote this book, so there is no doubt it will be a quality read. Plus, there are over 500 pages and 1000 different art pieces highlighted, so he will definitely see something new here.
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Montblanc Fine Stationery Notebook: $65
Honestly, we're jealous of any dad who will receive this luxurious notebook from Montblanc on Father's Day. How many people can say they own a designer notebook? The notebook's cover is said to have a textured premium soft cover, and he'll probably be writing on some of the nicest sheets of paper he's ever felt.
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Le Labo x The Met Laurier 62 Candle: $92
Art museums are kind of becoming a trend here, but we promise this gift is the last museum offering, and it might also be our favorite on this list. This candle is an exclusive collaboration between Le Labo and The Met and is only available at The Met, in Le Labo's New York City boutiques or online. It comes with a special label featuring Henri-Edmond Cross' unfinished 1908 painting, Underneath the Cork Oaks, and if it's from Le Labo, it'll absolutely smell opulent.
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LEGO Hokusai — The Great Wave: $99.99
Building a LEGO set will always be a bonding experience for families— especially when your dad has one like "The Great Wave" from LEGO's art collection with nearly 2000 pieces, which will take a lot of dedication and communication to finish. We were lucky enough to try this art piece out, and it's absolutely beautiful once it's completed. We would love to see the art-loving dads in your life feel the same satisfaction and excitement we did after it finally came together.
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Da Vinci Casaneo and Cosmotop Spin Synthetic Brushes Wood Box Set: $108
If your dad is a painter, he probably has brushes lying everywhere. We can only imagine how difficult it can be to decide which ones to bring when you're in a rush or about to begin traveling. Luckily, this set makes painting on the go with four various-sized brushes, a free painting cloth, brush soap and drying stand. He'll have everything he needs right in this set!
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