Phone calls ?
Lunch dates ?
Gardening together ?
Ask her if she would take an art class with you ?
If she's good at something, ask her to teach you or give you lessons. ?
How to become closer to my aunt? we're both kinda awkward, but recently she seems lonely. i want to spend time with her, but i don't want to just suddenly shower her with affection. any advice to how we can get closer gradually?
Give her some of your time. She may just want someone around. Talk to her. You can do that without drowning her.