e., it speaks to them.

Obviously when choosing art for someone, reason #3 will be the most likely one you cannot tap into. But reasons one and two can be achieved by anyone who knows their gift recipient fairly well. For example, my mother is one of the most difficult to please. Especially when it comes to art. *However*, she collects anything with a GIRAFFE on it. So this year, I'm giving her a giraffe canvas print. I know she'll love it, because it has a subject she loves and collects.

Someone else I know doesn't really seem to collect anything in particular. But the empty walls in this person's home are just crying for art to grace them and bring beauty to the space. A safe bet in this case is a landscape. A soothing, peaceful landscape is always appreciated, especially when it will fit in with the colors of their decor. In fact, landscapes and florals are great gifts for new homeowners and newly married couples. I still have a framed picture I received as a gift when I got married in 1987. It's a small 8x10 landscape in a nice gold wood frame and I have no trouble fitting it into any decor. It has traveled with me over the years to numerous homes and has graced many different rooms with it's small, elegant presence.

All in all, wall art in any form is a great gift. So consider it this year - deck the halls and grace the walls of those you care about!