Festive Holiday Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Art This Season!
By Patric Stillman at The Studio Door
Looking for something meaningful, memorable, and beautifully handcrafted? This year’s Holiday Gift Guide features one-of-a-kind artworks and artisan pieces. A perfect collection for collectors, décor lovers and anyone who appreciates a creative surprise under the tree.
Flying Monkeys (Stoneware Sculpture) by Brian Hicks
Price: $300
Playful, sculptural, and WICKEDLY wonderful. Hicks’ Flying Monkeys bring a spark of imagination to any shelf or mantel. This makes a standout gift for lovers of whimsical fine art. Regular monkeys also available.
White Twiggs Vase (Ceramic) by Elena Miller
Price: $220
Graceful and organic, this hand-built ceramic vase offers a serene presence. Display it with flowers or let its sculptural form speak on its own. Black Twiggs Vase also available.
Gourd Vase with Hand-painted Iris (Mixed Media) by Rhonda Epstein
Price: $95
A delicately painted floral accent on a natural gourd form makes this piece a warm, earthy treasure for the home.
Holly Berry Red Festivities Plate (Fused Glass) by Crisinda Lyons
Price: $250
Bold color and luminous glasswork create a show-stopping plate that works beautifully as functional art or a dazzling table centerpiece. Square bowl also available.
Yellow Ochre Lady (Ceramic Sculpture) by Tommy Diethert
Price: $200
Let the Lady set the tone for the holidays with her calm, luminous presence. Expressive and modern, this sculpture adds contemporary charm to any artful space. Male figures also available.
Mini Paintings with Stands (Mixed Media) by RD Riccoboni
Price: $125–$175
RD’s enormously popular paintings are now available in stocking-stuffer size, sure to delight anyone who loves his artworks featuring masculine, whimsical men. These miniatures are ideal for gifting, collecting, or brightening a desk or bookshelf. Comes in two sizes.
Knights of the Vermillion Rose (Adult Graphic Novel) by RD Riccoboni
Price: $100
Hot off the presses. Exclusive limited edition debut! Recently featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel makes a unique gift for comic collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Cardinal (Oil on Panel) with Chunky Acrylic Frame by Laura Green
Price: $150
A delightful gift for the nature lover in your life, this vibrant cardinal sits in a chunky, hand-crafted frame. As one of our studio artists, Laura Green offers a full collection of finely detailed works in a variety of sizes.
Hand-Painted Upcycled Mini-Purses & Coin Purses by Chad Berwald
Price: $20–$40
Sustainable, stylish, and full of personality. Each purse is a tiny wearable POP-ART work and an affordable option for stocking stuffers. Don’t miss out on a wide selection of Chad’s popular colorbooks, stickers, holidays cards and more.
Lace Bowl (Fused Glass) by Evelyn Loss
Price: $100
Airy, delicate, and light-catching. This lace-textured bowl adds elegance to any display. One of the last works from a beloved local artist.
Eagle Eye (Pencil Mixed Media on Wood Box) by MDFerrera
Price: $300
Rendered with striking precision, this powerful eagle commands attention atop a finely crafted hangable wood box. Also available from Imperial Beach’s popular artist are other delicately designed animals and insects.
Grounded (Acrylic Abstract Painting) by Redin Winter
Price: $150
Soft neutrals and expressive brushwork create a serene, contemporary artwork perfect for small spaces or beginning collectors. Buy one or collect the entire series of four small works.
Handmade Earrings (Mixed Media) by Rhonda Epstein
Price: $30 per pair
Lightweight, stylish, and uniquely crafted. These earrings are great for gifting or adding a creative accent to any holiday outfit. Paper Cranes, origami boxes and folded paper earrings available.
All items are available at The Studio Door, located in Hillcrest at 3867 4th Ave.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM–6 PM, with special shopping events and artist demos during Hillcrest’s Taste ’N’ Tinis (Dec 11) and Last Minute Shoppers Afternoon (Dec 14).
Visit TheStudioDoor.com for updated holiday hours.
🎄 Shop local, shop creative, and brighten the season with the gift of art!