Christmas Gift Guide 2023
Rebecca PooleHere at Pathos Studio, we get it. Christmas gifting can be stressful, especially when you haven’t got a clue what to buy people. We've tried to make things a little easier for you with this blog post, to offer some ideas for your loved ones based on their interests. Think animal lovers, space enthusiasts or those with a green thumb - we’ve compiled a guide which covers ideas for all these and more. Failing that, our online store is jam-packed with inspiration and has artwork for all tastes, from the modern to the classic and everything in between. If you need some inspiration to get your ideas flowing, keep reading for an introduction to some of our niche collections.
For the Animal Lover
Most of us are animal lovers in one form or another, but then some of us are dedicated to incorporating our favourite animals into every possible space in our home. We’ve got you covered with our collection of Animal Art, so whether you're looking for a gift for that Aunt who loves elephants, or if your Dad has a soft spot for giraffes, we have art prints to display your favourite feathered, furry, or scaly creature framed in a bespoke range of sizes!
Asiatic Elephant (Animal Illustration from 'Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle')
This 19th-Century illustration of an Asiatic Elephant (Elephas Maximus) was featured in the 1892 edition of ‘Dictionnaire Universel D’histoire Naturelle’ by French botanist and geologist, Charles Dessalines D’Orbigny. Although this print is of a classic illustration over 100 years old, it will look right at home in any modern space and is available with our bespoke framing options to add some customization.
Browse our other animal prints and animal artwork on our website.
For the Globetrotter
Many people love to travel, to sightsee and to explore new countries, immersing themselves in other cultures. When they're at home however, their surroundings should reflect their passion, whether that be by displaying trinkets and treasures brought from markets around the world, or by hanging art prints on the wall for all to appreciate. We've curated a collection of Maps & Geography art prints showing different areas of the Earth to show a love for adventure. These would make perfect gifts for those filled with wanderlust!
This vintage map art print of Jardin Public, Champs Elysées by Charles Motte is a simple way to add a touch of Paris to your home in an unusual way. Jardins des Champs-Elysées is a beautiful public park located in Paris and our high resolution giclée art print is the perfect gift idea for someone who has recently been to the French capital to remember their trip by.
We have many more vintage maps available on our website of all different gems around the world!
For the Plant Parent
We all know someone who's a natural gardener, or who manages to keep their houseplants thriving when it seems like nobody else can. For those with a green-thumb, our collection of Plants, Flowers & Funghi prints may be the answer! These prints range from common plants you often encounter, to rare, beautiful flowers from exotic climates. Whether you want to gift some floral artwork or are looking for unique botanical photography, our collection has something for all nature lovers.
Flower art prints can add a colourful focal point to any room, and the delicate colours of Lotus Flowers by Ogawa Kazumasa are sure to fit in perfectly with any colour scheme. Ogawa Kazumasa was a Japanese photographer, printer and publisher, who was also a pioneer in photomechanical printing as illustrated in his gorgeous art prints. With a wide range of sizing options and frames available, one of Kazumasa’s prints would make an ideal gift for an amateur horticulturist.
To see our collection of artwork featuring plants, flowers, or fungi, browse our prints in the botanical art collection on our website.
For the Space Enthusiast
Some people love delving into the vastness of space, spotting constellations, learning about the different planets and galaxies, and displaying their love for the intergalactic in their home. We have a collection of Space & Astrology artworks, which range from classic astronomical drawings by E.L. Trouvelot to antique maps charting the skies. No matter their personal style, we're sure to stock something to suit every space fanatic.
NASA Visions Of The Future - Mars
The bold, colourful design of this mock space-tourism poster from NASA / JPL’s Visions Of The Future Collection is perfect for the space lover, who chooses modern art to furnish their space. NASA’s Mars Exploration Program seeks to understand whether Mars was, is, or can be a habitable world, and this poster imagines a future where human exploration will reach Mars, with a nostalgic look back at the great imagined milestones of what it took to get there.
We have other futuristic space tourism posters from NASA/JPL available on our website as high resolution prints.
For the Art Lover
Whether they’re an aspiring artist themselves, someone who enjoys spending time in galleries, or someone who just appreciates art in general, our traditional art prints from well-loved artists are sure to be a hit. We stock everything from Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet, to Henri Matisse and Leonardo Da Vinci. If the person you're buying for has a favourite artist, you can’t go wrong with gifting a Pathos Studio giclée art print to add to their collection, and with so many available on our website, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Gift this beautiful premium giclée art print of Monet’s classic oil-on-canvas painting ‘Gardener’s House At Antibes’. This timeless artwork will never go out of style and is a stunning addition to any art enthusiast’s home gallery.
"Beautiful prints! The quality is excellent and the shipping was super speedy! Highly recommend this shop as a way to add beautiful and high quality art to your home!" - mfmclean3
Find many more Claude Monet wall art on our website, where you can discover his very own collection.
Pathos Studio
If you’re still not sure what to get somebody this Christmas, we also offer Pathos Gift Cards*. With different denominations to choose from, you can tailor your gift to the recipient. Let your friends, family or loved ones know you’re thinking of them this Christmas or if you’re stuck on what to get your workplace Secret Santa this year, a Pathos Gift Card is the all-round perfect gift, allowing them to choose exactly what they’d like to treat themselves to, from our premium giclée art prints to our organic cotton T-shirts and tote bags. There’s something for everyone.
At Pathos Studio we aim to inspire, whether you're looking for gift ideas, home decor tips, or simply want to learn about artists and what influenced their works. Over on our Instagram page, we showcase some of the fantastic products we offer, whilst also putting the spotlight on items that are new to our website every week. You can follow us on Instagram at @pathosstudio.uk and pin us to your board on Pinterest by following us at PathosStudio.
Want more inspiration? Drop us an email and we’ll try to help you out where we can!
*Pathos Gift Cards are delivered by email with redemption instructions and a personal message of your choice.