25 stunning prints to gift to the art lovers in your life

Whether they’re into minimalist line drawings, bold typography or colourful collage, give the gift of statement walls with these stylish prints from independent shops.

From single statement pieces to pleasingly crowded gallery walls, prints are an a quick and often affordable way to update a room. And while it’s always joyous to receive beauty products, fashion and food for Christmas, there’s something particularly satisfying about a friend, partner or family member choosing a piece of art that reflects you and where you’re at.

So, inspired, we’ve compiled some of the most colourful, the most soothing, the most original and the most covetable pieces of artwork from independent shops, artists, designers and studios. From Line & Honey’s subtle and mesmerising line drawings to Ink & Drop’s tongue-in-cheek take on the Mona Lisa via beautiful travel photography from The Woods and The Travel Edit, we’ve found gorgeous works for all gift budgets.

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Mix and match to create a selection of wall art that complement one another, or splurge on an original piece of artwork from Hormazd Narielwalla or Chiara Perano. We’ve also got a whole host of indie British artists such as Ellie Edwards, Catherine Rowe and Mary Bowkett, alongside the inimitable work of We Are Dorothy and Kitsch Noir.

Take a scroll through and discover a piece of art that’ll make someone’s perfect Christmas present this year.

• Orange Wine Lino Print by Ellie Edwards

  Ellie Edwards’ lino prints are carved and printed by hand, making each design unique. Perfect for foodies and cocktail lovers, who doesn’t want art inspired by their favourite drinks or breakfasts?

  Shop Orange Wine Lino Print by Ellie Edwards, £20

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• Silly Me print by Esme Rose Marsh

  Writer and artist Esme Rose Marsh’s vivid collage prints are inspired by her own poetry and made to order. From the melancholy “Silly Me” print to the evocative “Your Lips A Totem” design, this eye-catching artwork is perfect for festive gifting.

  Shop Silly Me print by Esme Rose Marsh, £30

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• The Cramps print by Rosa Kusabbi

  Rosa Kusabbi’s prints are bright and bold, often inspired by protest, activism and feminism. We love the striking neon, black and red ink of this “The Cramps” screenprint.

  Shop “The Cramps” print by Rosa Kusabbi, £28

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• Rubbish Portraits by Lucie Sheridan

  There is nothing worse than a cheesy portrait. And nothing worse than having to pose for one. Lucie Sheridan, illustrator of over 20 years, has been creating ‘Rubbish Portraits’ since 2019. Starting out as doodles to pass the time she has reinvented the portrait by making it, well.. rubbish! Of course it isn’t rubbish at all it’s utterly fabulous and fun and it can be done from a photo or from the comfort of your sofa in 5 minutes via Zoom. Just purchase your preferred option online and either email Lucie a picture..or schedule a good to go zoom.

  She can do you, your family, your pets and even your boss if you’re grappling for ideas for secret santa.Prices start from £20 per head

  Shop Rubbish Portraits by Lucy Sheridan, from £20

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• The World Tarot Fine Art Print by Eat The Moon

  This tarot giclée fine art print is perfect for the astrology lover in your life. The design “ represents opportunity, coming through one cycle before embracing the next. The calming beauty of the design is a reminder to pause and rest before moving on to the next chapter.”

  Shop The World Tarot Fine Art Print by Eat The Moon, £11.99

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• “Familiarity” print by Line & Honey

  Minimalists will love the simplistic beauty of Line & Honey’s neutral colour line art. Their “Familiarity” print is described as “ a testament to how more joy there is at home.”

  Shop “Familiarity” print by Line & Honey, £18

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• Lemur And Baobab Fruit print by Catherine Rowe

  British designer Catherine Rowe won the Liberty Open Call in 2018 and is known for her original and nature-inspired hand drawings. We love this one. 

  Shop Lemur And Baobab Fruit print at Catherine Rowe, £20

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• Star Of Wonder print by Lucy Coggle

  The perfect print for Christmas, this deeply coloured ode to the midwinter night sky will look incredible on a bedroom wall. 

  Shop Star Of Wonder print at Lucy Coggle, £28

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• Don’t Be A Dick print by Hannah Carvell

  This limited edition print is a cheeky and bright reminder of how to navigate even the trickiest situations in life. 

  Shop Don’t Be A Dick print at Hannah Carvell, £100

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• Antique China Pale print by East Urban Home

  This ceramic-inspired print is just really pretty, using fade-resistant inks over stretched canvas. 

  Shop Antique China Pale print by East Urban Home at Wayfair, £47.99

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• Moaning Mona Blah Blah Blah print by Ink & Drop

  Part of Ink & Drop’s Twisted History range, this is the perfect marriage of art icon and bold type. We’re very taken with it. 

  Shop Moaning Mona Blah Blah Blah print at Ink & Drop, from £13

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• Chilling With The Plants print by Carla Llanos

  Nottingham-based, Chilean-born Carla Llanos is a self-taught artist who creates gorgeous representations of women we want on our walls. 

  Shop Chilling With The Plants print at Carla Llanos, from £28

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• Forest Queen print by Hormazd Narielwalla

  Hormazd Narielwallais a London-based collage artist who previously won the coveted Saatchi Art Showdown prize (Paul Smith is a huge fan). Inspired by Frida Kahlo, this signed, limited edition giclée print is a solid future investment.  

  Shop Forest Queen print by Hormazd Narielwalla at Circus Brixton, £350

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• Osaka ‘Ryu Sen’ print by The Travel Edit

  Sate your wanderlust with The Travel Edit’s beautiful pictures from around the world – one day you will return. 

  Shop Osaka ‘Ryu Sen’ print at The Travel Edit, from £14

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• 001 Face print by Mary Bowkett

  A continuous line portrait from artist Mary Bowkett is the perfect centrepiece for a gallery wall. 

  Shop 001 Face print at Mary Bowkett, £40

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• Letter S Skater print by Alphablots

  Available in all the letters of the alphabet, Alphablots’ prints are meant for newborns – but quite honestly, we’re here for them.

  Shop Letter S Skater print at Alphablots, from £8

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• Ursa Major + Ursa Minor print by Mr Peebles

  A star-filled art print of a big bear and little bear looking at their constellation namesakes together = brilliant Christmas print. 

  Shop Ursa Major + Ursa Minor print at Mr Peebles, from £15

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• Happy Shoppers print by Yuk Fun

  Yuk Fun’s neon risograph art print is bright, beautiful and will bring cheer to viewers’ hearts for the whole year round. 

  Shop Happy Shoppers risograph print at Yuk Fun, £13

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• Rosé print by Ciao Chiara

  Referencing the sights and sounds of Italy and France, this print is part of a limited edition set (fun fact: the sustainable paper is made from bamboo fibres). The original artwork was painted by Chiara Perano during lockdown in spring 2020. 

  Shop Rosé print at Ciao Chiara, £55

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• Houseplant print by Another Studio

  What do you get the plant lover who has everything they need? Well, this botanical beauty from Another Studio.

  Shop Houseplant print at Another Studio, £20

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• The Colour Of Popular Music print by We Are Dorothy

  From the studio that turns popular culture into iconic prints, this wheel features everyone from Neneh Cherry to The White Stripes.

  Shop The Colour Of Popular Music print at We Are Dorothy, from £30

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• Hell Yeah print by Rachel Castle

  Made in Australia, this artwork by Rachel Castle is printed on 100% linen and makes the perfect statement to show some love. 

  Shop Yeah print by Rachel Castle at Antipodream, £65

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• Bondi Surf 02 print by Stephanie Alcaino

  The Woods is a new indie store selling limited edition fine art photography inspired by travel and the world – we love this print by Stephanie Alcaino. 

  Shop Bondi Surf 02 print by Stephanie Alcaino at The Woods, £100

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• Hamilton print by Peter Hannah Art

  Actor-turned-artist Peter Hannah has turned his talent to celebrating the power of theatre – this print is in tribute to Hamilton’s home, the Victoria Palace Theatre. 

  Shop Hamilton print by Peter Hannah Art at Etsy, £35

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• Bloom Everyday print by Collectajoy

  Collectajoy’s founder is designer Abi Fashesin who loves vintage prints and textiles – this 60s-tinged print will add cheer and colour to any wall. 

  Shop Bloom Everyday print at Collectajoy, £30

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Images: courtesy of contributors

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