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Starting An Art School Gifts
Looking for a gift for someone embarking on starting an art school? Our collection features witty and heartfelt items that capture the exciting, creative, and sometimes chaotic spirit of launching an educational journey in art. Whether for the founder, teacher, or student, these products help toast new beginnings and creative ambitions.
The Art Student.
"I think that's one of his early 'blank canvases'. I think there are some bigger ones in the next room."
"You've got a long, long road ahead of you, young man."
'I'm in my Blue period.'
"I would like a tube of lemon yellow, cadmium red, cobalt blue, ivory, black, and zinc white, a sixteen-by-twenty canvas, a couple of brushes, and that book 'Painting in Oils'."
"I may not know much about art, but I do know what's suitable for framing."
"Is it me, or is Jasper Johns a genius?" "Über-genius, Larry. Über!"
The New Fundamentals of Art: 'We'll begin with the most basic figure, the trademark attorney...'
"Don't worry, Miss. I'll soon get the hang of it."
Picasso: The Early Years
"It's a mobile."
School of Art & Design. Looks like they're putting up an addition.
"So, Sandra, what can you tell us about your lovely mood board?"
"This one's called 'Incarceration.'"
'Is this any way to treat a budding genius?'
Cartooning 101: Figure Drawing
The Best Art Teacher in the World.
Cubism Model
El Greco
"Billy is turning out to be quite the little artist."
"I like it, Julian — it speaks to what a waste of time and money your MFA was."
'Yes, I'm very excited. I really think that I will make my mark as a surrealist miniaturist.'
"He had the Guggenheim in mind, I think."
Instant art
Like many kids, Bobby had an imaginary friend. Unfortunately for Bobby, he was a critic.
Before Art School. During Art School. After Art School
'I got an F in arts because the dog ate my homework!'
Two New Paintbrushes
"So, Owen tells me you guys met in art school."
Excess Baggage: If you can draw, you don't have to know the local language.
Sure start.
'Oh Rats! I can't be creative with a box of flat crayons!'
Damien Hirst's art teacher
"No, honey, I’m pretty sure she doesn’t have the measles."
Starting An Art School Gifts Collection
Starting An Art School Mugs
Explore our range of mugs perfect for art school founders and students who love a humorous or inspiring start to each day.
Starting An Art School Pillows
Check out our pillows to add a cozy touch to your art space and keep motivation close at hand.
Starting An Art School Prints
Browse our art prints to inspire passion and creativity for your new art school or personal studio.
Starting An Art School T-Shirts
Find t-shirts that celebrate the passion of art education—ideal for teachers, students, and supporters of the arts.