Martha’s Vineyard Holiday Gift Guide for the Art Lover

Martha’s Vineyard is home to dozens of art galleries, with a variety of artists, mediums, and pricing options available. From fine art to watercolors, acrylics, ceramics, and more, you’re bound to find the perfect gift for the art lover in your life.

1. Shop: Sounds like Dancing, Fine Art Print by Photographer Teresa Kruszewski
This B&W image was taken on New Year's Day 2019 at Quansoo, a beautiful beach on the south shore of Martha's Vineyard. It was an extremely windy day so the water was quite active. Using a 1.8 ND filter and tripod during the bright afternoon setting sun, the photographer was able to slow down the speed of the water. Limited edition of 11

2. Shop: Spring on South Water Street Oil Painting by Judith Drew Schubert
Acclaimed Island artist Judith Drew Schubert painted this “Spring on South Water Street” oil painting on board, measuring at 14” X 18”. This piece of artwork is framed in a custom walnut gallery style frame. Available online through Juniper in Edgartown. 

3. Shop: Coptic Stitch Book by Seastone Papers
Not all art has to be artwork for the walls! This is art from Seastone Papers is in book form! This Egyptian Coptic blank journal book features pigmented pulp stenciled covers. Inside covers are made of corn husk fibers. Each of six signatures contains pigmented cotton/abaca handmade paper, fine laid line paper, and Fabriano watercolor paper.

4. Shop: Becca Brendler Print from Morrice Florist
This true giclee print of a stunning bouquet in pink and soft orange meets gallery and museum standards for longevity and archival performance. 308gsm Hahnemühle Bamboo paper features a soft pulpy texture and matte finish with stunning pictorial depth, and includes a protective spray coating that protects prints from scratches and UV damage. Collaboration by Becca Brendler X Emily Coulter.

5. Shop: Limited Edition Dune to Beach Print by Photographer Elizabeth Cecil
These limited edition Elizabeth Cecil photographs are truly a gift! This specific one is “Dune to Beach” and was shot on Martha's Vineyard. Printed on Archival Pigment Print, Signed. Please note the 11" photo is not framed. Each archival pigment print is custom made with 100% cotton rag paper and has a smooth, velvety matte texture. Printed with a white border and finished with a matte white frame, every print is accompanied with a signed certificate of authenticity. 

6. Shop: Wilderness Trio, Oil on Canvas Paintings by artist Ksenia Meleshko
Original Ksenia Meleshko oil on canvas paintings inspired by Island scenes and landscapes. Each painting is sold separately but compliment each other perfectly in a pair or trio. Paintings include “Frozen in Time,” “Walking through the Wilderness”, and “Chasing the Light.” Paintings available online through Martha’s Vineyard Made. 

7. Shop: Peter Simon’s Photography Print “Cottage City”
One of Peter Simon’s best selling images, “Cottage City” refers to the temporary name of Oak Bluffs from 1890 to 1907. These Victorian era, color-filled gingerbread houses, primarily surrounding the Tabernacle in the Campground (home to the annual Grand Illumination), have become a major tourist attraction.

8. Shop: Craig D. Miner’s Mixed Media Work
Craig D. Miner is a painter and mixed media artist on Martha’s Vineyard with a  background in street art. Miner was inspired to create forms of Non Permanent graffiti which became the genesis for Craig's first large scale community based art project Whatever The Outcome. Today Craig operates the Miner Family Gallery which showcases his own art and that of his families, and several of his Mixed Media pieces are available for viewing online.

9. Shop: Farm Animal Saints print series by Danielle Mulcahy
Danielle Mulcahy is an illustrator, filmmaker, and multimedia artist residing on Martha’s Vineyard. Danielle is part of the artist collaborative BarnYard Saints, where she designs intriguing and whimsical illustrations with the common theme of farming and self sustainable living. Original prints by Danielle Mulcahy, available individually or sold as a set. Each print measures 5x7. 

10. Shop: Featherstone Center for the Arts Gift Certificate
Give the gift of making art when you purchase gift certificates from Featherstone Center of the Arts and support the integral work of this beloved year round art venue. Allow your art lovers creative spirit to fly by gifting them the chance to participate in one of Featherstone’s many classes or workshops including ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, literary arts, mixed media and more.