Turkey time is over and we have now entered Crimmas time, a time of year when people give me things, and, as much as I’ve tried to persuade them otherwise, they expect me to give them things in return. Sure I could make something to give them, and it would make them really happy, because look at all the time I spent on it, but that would require me spending a lot of time trying to make people happy, which is not really something I’m into. Assuming that you, like me, would rather just buy something nice and have some cash left over to get yourself something you really want, I’ve compiled a short list of cheap art for you to gift to your loved ones and Secret Santa recipients this year that will leave them smiling and not feeling like they got ripped off even though they got you an iPod. See the list after the jump.
Five of the greatest designers/illustrators in the universe have joined forces to create a limited edition print set to benefit the inestimably great radio show Radiolab on WNYC. The prints are all handmade by Jez Burrows, who also contributes work to the project along with Frank Chimero, Nicholas Felton, Meg Hunt, and Impactist. For roughly $35 plus shipping the whole set can be yours, but you might want to get a jump on it before they’re all sold out, or it’s too late to get them across the pond to jam under the tree.
The good, old stand-by of Tiny Showcase is probably the best place to buy art prints if you’re low on skrilla. With the average price of most works being $20 or so, and the plethora of amazing artists to choose from, you really can’t go wrong here. The curatorial duo behind the whole shebang have impeccable taste while still maintaining a great diversity of styles, so you can be sure that there is something for everyone. If you were looking for a present for me you would probably do well to get something from the Tiny Showcase back catalog. Cough.
3. Post Typography 2010 By The Numbers Calendar
If you’re one of those people who has to give gifts with a utilitarian bent, then this is probably the one for you. Your recipient can enjoy 12 different type illustrations interpreting the number 2010, and you can satisfy your strange need to make yourself think you’re improving other people’s lives. Not only will the giftee be able to remember your anniversary or whatever, but you will also save them from writing 2009 on their checks for the first four months of the year. I’m sure you’re proud of yourself, you smug bastard.
4. Peepshop
UK creative collective Peepshow have recently put up their holiday store as well, offering prints, bags, t-shirts, original artworks, and more. Everything exhibits the witty, well-designed, and simple style that has made Peepshow such a force to be reckoned with. This shop will hit your wallet a little harder, but you can be damn sure it’s worth every cent, so don’t let price slow you down. Unless your house was foreclosed on (too soon?), you can probably afford it.
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