Students of art, lovers of philosophy, can you recommend a book I can buy as a gift for a friend? [more inside]
posted by Chichibio on Jul 25, 2012 - 17 answers

I am looking for an artistic way to present a recipe that my spouse and I use pretty regularly. I would like to create (or, more likely, commission) an artistic representation of the recipe suitable for framing. [more inside]
posted by Xalf on May 19, 2010 - 7 answers

Can you recommend a good book about the WPA artists program, or a great book that came out of the Federal Writers' Program? Bonus points if you know of a fictional story that uses it as the main theme. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a gift that is somehow tree related. This hasn't been an easy search. Help! [more inside]
posted by wrinkle on Dec 16, 2008 - 14 answers

Hiring graphic novel artist to create professional graphic-novel-style portrait as gift? [more inside]
posted by commander_cool on Apr 20, 2008 - 13 answers

I would like to buy my girlfriend a potter's wheel for her birthday, but don't really know anything about where to look, what to look for, or the price I can expect to pay. Any suggestions or recommendations? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 21, 2008 - 13 answers

[GiftFilter] I need a good set of oil pastels, and an inspiring book. [more inside]
posted by senterstyle on Dec 18, 2006 - 5 answers

Help me find a a uniqure or artsy mirror to give as a gift. [more inside]
posted by Xalf on Dec 6, 2006 - 13 answers

I am looking for a store in Manhattan, New York where I can buy curious decorative objects: pop art, retro kitsch, odd memorabilia (not sport-related), ancient ad posters, antique swag, Americana, etc. Quality, authentic stuff, not crap; though I'm not against mass-produced items. [more inside]
posted by gentle on Mar 28, 2006 - 15 answers