# Art Book gift suggestion

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-book-gift-suggestion/927237>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** books-writing-myths\
**Created:** [December 4, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-book-gift-suggestion/927237 "2020-12-04T21:42:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-book-gift-suggestion/927237/1 "2020-12-04T21:42:24Z")

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My mom likes to paint (so far landscapes and wildlife in watercolor), but she’s gotten discouraged and wants to try and experiment with different styles to learn one that works for her. Any suggestions for a good starting point?