Whether you’re gearing up for a holiday, birthday, or just the everyday, it’s always a good idea to have gifts in mind for the artist in your life. There are a ton of items out there that are sure to inspire your favorite creative person, so how do you choose the best gift? Luckily, the search is over. We’ve found some great gifts for artists that'll spark their inspiration—no matter the season.
It doesn't matter whether you are buying for a budding artist or someone with a lot of experience; there's something for creatives of all skill levels. These unique gift ideas cover everything from portable art materials that the traveling artist will love to items that will keep them inspired and motivated. So whether you want to make their talent shine by upgrading their paint brushes or feed into their passion by purchasing an online art class, thanks to these thoughtful gifts, they'll know you care.
Whether buying for a professional artists who use tablets, or beginners who are still mastering their skills, there's something for everyone to churn out a masterpiece. In addition, there are cute accessories—and even games—that will let your favorite artist proudly display their interest even when they're out of the studio.
If your creative person prefers to keep a pencil to paper, have no fear. There are plenty of great gifts for artists that don’t involve plugging in a device. For artists on the go, there's Derwent’s Sketching Wallet. It’s small enough to fit in a handbag, but it comes equipped with a sketch pad as well as graphite pencils, eraser, and sharpener. Or try Viviva Colorsheets, a portable set of watercolors that makes painting en plein air a breeze. In either case, when inspiration strikes, they'll have the right tools at their fingertips.
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Art Supplies
Watercolor Sheets
Viviva Colorsheets | $19.95
Derwent Sketching Wallet
Derwent | $30.16
Travel Paint Brush Set
Princeton | $87.89
12 Mini Watercolor Pad Set
Legion | $36.62
Block Printing Kit
Speedball | $74.99
Art Marker Skin Tone Set
Winsor & Newton | $45.20
Acrylic Ink Set
Liquitex | $38.20
Travel Watercolor Paint Kit
Vivia Colors | $55
Chunky Desk Doodler Set
Uncommon Goods | $19+
Wacom Intuos Pro Tablet
Wacom | $379.95
Apple Pencil Pro
Apple | $99
Studio Accessories
Paint Water Cup
BNCA Pottery | $40.99
Ceramic Watercolor Palette
Seaera Works | $40.95+
Dragon Paint Brush Rest
Tramai Ceramics | $34.50
Leather Roll Case
Poll Leather Studio | $51+
Airtight Paint Saver Storage Palette Box
DUGATO | $12.99
Artist Apron
Gifted Turtles UK | $33.15+
Jullian Plein Air Travel Box Table Easel
Jullian Paris | $98.99
Camera Lucida Drawing Tool
NeoLucida | $95
Crafts
Dropcloth Samplers Color Wheel
Dropcloth Samplers | $16
Suminagashi Craft Kit
DECORIOLAB | $34+
Felted Owl Kit
Grey Fox Felting | $30
Online Embroidery Class
My Modern Met Academy | $34.95
Accessories and Fashion
Color Wheel Necklace
Yellow Owl Workshop | $26.50
Brush and Palette Earrings
Yellow Owl Workshop | $21.50
Painter Palette Necklace
kateslittlestore | $25.15
Artist Socks
Chattyfeet | $39.95
Saguaro Forms Recycled Tote Bag
LOQI | $17.50
I Do It for the Monet T-shirt
Nine to Nine | $22.49+
RGB and CYMK Earrings
Yellow Owl Workshop | $21.50
Basquicat Enamel Pin
Niaski | $12.50
Van Gogh Inspired Stud Earrings
Natural History Jewel | $29.99
Technology
3D Printing Pen for Building Sculptures
MYNT3D | $59.99
Drawing Glove for Tablets
Paperlike | $19.99
LED Projector Tracer
Artograph | $99.99
Books
642 Things to Draw: Journal
Chronicle Books | $16.95
The Artist's Palette by Alexandra Loske
Alexandra Loske | $37.23
Artists and Their Cats Book
Alison Nastasi | $16.95
Cartooning Made Easy by Margherita Cole
Margherita Cole | $9.99
Color Problems by Emily Vanderpoel
Sacred Bones Book | $35
Toys and Games
Art Dice
Two Tumbleweeds | $19.95
Frida Kahlo Puzzle
eeBoo | $21.99
Leonardo da Vinci Action Figure
Today is Art Day | $29.99
Genius Art Playing Cards
Rebecca Clarke | $12.50
Show Me The Monet: A Card Game for Wheelers and (Art) Dealers
Clarkson Potter | $15.82
Just for Fun
Manifesto Poster
Holstee | $28+
Solar Photography Kit
UncommonGoods | $14.95
Bob Ross Color Changing Mug
Unemployed Philosophers Guild | $19.95
Paint Palette Phone Case
TrendgoCustomCases | $14.45+
Paint Water / Not Paint Water Mug
Open Editions | $20
This article has been edited and updated. All prices were accurate at time of publishing.
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