The art of love - Exclusive gift ideas for Valentine's Day
Who doesn't love the excitement of ripping the gift wrap, reliving the inner child in you to reveal the contents? With Valentine's Day around the corner, are you thinking of giving something to that special someone? Getting to that 'wow' moment is often a daunting task. Herein lies the dilemma, as most times, we want to get away from the mass-produced to get something exclusive. Have you thought of gifting art? Here are some fresh gift ideas. Etched in timeless memories "I am best known for my live portraits with a charcoal pencil, which I do in approximately 20 minutes," says Jeffrey Perry, a self-taught artist. Perry, who says he sees his talent as a gift from the Creator, specialises in portraits, done in charcoal, pastels and acrylics. "Charcoal drawings are the most popular since it is the least expensive and takes the least amount of time to complete," Perry says. A well-done charcoal drawing that is professionally matted and f...