Wildlife art makes a fantastic Christmas gift, but how do you know what to choose for that someone special? Here's an easy-to-read gift guide that will help you pick out the perfect Ryan Kirby piece.
A challenge I think many folks have when shopping for art is that they don’t see themselves as an art expert. Confidently picking out the perfect piece of art can seem complicated. There are several variables: original or print...framed or unframed...oil paint or pencil sketch...and more.
Just in time for the Holiday season, I’m pleased to share with you a wildlife art gift guide. Use this guide to learn more about my wildlife art - from price, to process, to materials. It’s a quick read and it’s sorted by price...because every Holiday shopping season starts with a budget.
You’re welcome to browse the whole guide - it will take you less than five minutes - or scroll right to your price range.
Art For Under $50
Wildlife Art Posters
My wildlife art posters are a compilation of sketches and statistics from some of my other prints, but boiled down to a smaller size with more generalized information. These budget friendly options come rolled and shipped in a standard cardboard tube. I've designed them at 18"x 24" - a common size that allows you to find a frame at a retail or hobby store. We've even found a few frame options on Amazon that we personally love.
Wildlife Art Sketches
I've finally opened up my sketchbook to sell 8"x10" of my most popular wildlife sketches. These sketches are a unique glimpse into my life as an artist. Some sketches were done as studies for a large painting, others have been used in my paper prints or appeared in apparel lines for companies in the outdoor space. These sketches a very common size that allows you to easily find a your local retail or hobby store. We've even found some frames on Amazon that we personally love.
Art For Under $100
Unframed Paper Prints
My popular lineup of wildlife art paper prints combine custom sketches with rich information on white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, waterfowl and labrador retrievers. They're the ultimate conversation pieces - art you can admire and educational information you can discuss with your friends who share your passion for wildlife. These vintage art prints are classy enough for home decor, but offer unmatched usefulness around a hunting camp or man cave.
I personally sign and stamp each print. This unframed option arrives rolled and shipped in my custom shipping tube, featuring even more wildlife art on the exterior.
Art For Under $200
Unframed Canvas Prints
Unframed canvas prints will arrive rolled in our custom designed triangle tubes, to be taken to a framer to be stretched and gallery wrapped or framed once delivered. These canvases have mirrored edges, compatible with standard sized stretcher bars. There is no frame required for a gallery wrap type of display, as the image wraps around the stretcher bars, all the way to the wall. (Not all framers are familiar with gallery wrapping canvas prints, so make sure the framer you choose is comfortable with this method.)
Art For Under $500
Framed Paper Prints
My personal favorite in this price range are the framed paper prints. The vintage look of the print paired with a classic frame under plexiglass is the ultimate conversation piece. All paper prints are 30" wide x 20" tall and we offer two frame styles - Reclaimed Walnut for a dark, classic option and Timberland for a rustic barnwood feel.
Gallery Wrapped or Framed Canvas Prints
My classic, high-quality canvas prints are sold in this price range in two options; Gallery Wrapped or Framed. Canvas prints look much like an original but are printed reproductions on canvas. At a glance, my canvas prints are exact representations of my popular original oil paintings. From an artistic and aesthetic standpoint, these make an incredible gift for someone who would appreciate an elegant centerpiece to display in a home or office. Each of these prints are signed and numbered.
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Hats
Wildlife art doesn't have to be limited to the wall. 
These hats feature a custom designed old-school camo pattern and sketches printed right onto the fabric of the front panel. Available in white-tailed deer, wild turkey and mallard.
Ryan Kirby Art Gift Cards
We get it. It’s tough to shop for the hunter in your life. What flyway do we live in? What subspecies of turkey is that? Why even have a gross and net score?
So rather than learn all that lingo, give them the gift of options and let them make the final choice. We now offer e-gift cards available in any amount!
Treat the special hunter in your life to the gift of wildlife art! Once purchased your code will be emailed to you for instant gifting.
Unboxing Wildlife Art By Ryan Kirby
It’s always been important to me that receiving my art is a memorable experience. No matter your budget, I can assure you the recipient will be impressed with the packaging and presentation of the art.
Unframed art is delivered in a high-quality protective triangle shipping tube that’s covered in a variety of my sketches.
Framed art is bubble wrapped and also packaged in large, protective package with Ryan Kirby branding.
When giftwrapped, a recipient will get two surprises - one when they unwrap and discover a Ryan Kirby Art package, and another when they open my package to see what artwork you’ve picked out for them.
Final Thoughts On Wildlife Art As a Holiday Gift
When you gift wildlife art, it shows you care about the interests of the recipient. Gift a deer hunter a piece of whitetail art and you’re telling him or her you understand their passion and heart.
Art is also timeless.
There comes a time when purses and jackets go out of style, and gift cards expire.
You can stand around a piece of wildlife art hanging in your home and have meaningful conversations for decades to come.
I’m always excited when I see order volume pick up for the Christmas and Holiday season. My art being a part of special memories between people is a big motivator for me when I’m at my easel. As the magical Holiday season approaches, I appreciate you considering my art for your shopping list.
