Fun Gifts For the Artists in Your Life

Are you looking for gifts for artists? If you have an artist in your life, then you know how special they are. You may not even know how many options there are out there for artists, but there are a lot. You’d be surprised as to how many good gift ideas there are out there for artists. Check out these best gifts for artists.

Our Gift Guides can help you find the perfect gift for your favorite friend or family member!

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What is an Artist and what would be the perfect gift for an Artist?

Maybe you don’t know what 100% makes an artist. However, it’s a pretty interesting category because lots of people qualify as being an artist. An artist may spend time creating art. Art can be defined in many categories such as:

Architecture
Sculpture
Painting
Music
Cinema
Performing
Literature

As you look for the perfect gift, consider all of these categories and know that art doesn’t just fall into one category.

Some of my favorite Gifts for Artists are listed below:

#1. Professional Art Set

Is there anything better than a Professional Art Set? I think not. Whether you know a professional artist or you know someone who wants to be one, this art set is awesome. You get to inspire someone with this wonderful gift!

175 Piece Deluxe Art Supplies, Art Set with 2 A4 Drawing Pads, 24 Acrylic Paints, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Art Kit for Adults Artist Beginners Kids Girls, Drawing Kit with Drawer 85 Piece Deluxe Wooden Art Supplies, Art Kit with Easel and Acrylic Pad, Art Set for Teens, Adults and Artist Beginners, Creative Gift Box with Wooden Case, Sketching Pencils, Artist Brushes

This art set is an 85 Pieces Deluxe Art Creativity Set. This set can help any artist find what they love doing, whether that is painting or drawing, you got this!

#2. Drawing Kit

Can’t think of the perfect gift to give the artist in your life? Go ahead and check out this Drawing Pencils and Sketch Kit set. Being able to draw and sketch is a true gift. That’s why buying this drawing kit is such a good idea.

Heshengping Sketch & Drawing Art Pencil Kit-50 Piece Set, Include 24 Color Pencil(For Adult Kid Coloring Books) & Graphite Charcoal-Pencil Etc., Art Supply Ideal for Adult, Kid,Student, Beginner Norberg & Linden Drawing Set – Sketching and Charcoal Pencils – 100 Page Drawing Pad, Kneaded Eraser. Art Kit and Supplies for Kids, Teens and Adults Heshengping Drawing Pencils Sketch Pencil Art Supplies Set for Kids Adults beginners Professional Sketching Art Graphite Charcoal Blending Stump Pencils kit

This is a top-notch drawing kit that is great for anyone’s artistic journey. You can sketch, blend, sharpen, erase, repeat, and of course, create.

#3. Board Painting Set

What happens when you want to relax and enjoy life a little, but you also want to be creative? This is where the Artist Board paint set comes in! This set was designed to help you release anxiety and help you be creative.

One thing that is neat about this painting set is that it is created with no harsh ingredients. You only need water too. You don’t need to invest in a ton of art supplies if you don’t want to because this one seems to have it all! Once you complete your work, you can take pictures and then start all over. I’m just saying, but there are cool things to paint out there!

Zen Artist Board Mini, Paint with Water Relaxation Meditation Art, Relieve Stress, Small Travel Size Magic Drawing Watercolor with Brush Zen Satori Board, Large – Paint with Water, Meditation & Mindfulness Practice, Includes (3) Water Brushes, Painting & Art Supplies, Inkless Drawing Board, Ideal Relaxation Gifts for Adults Zen Artist Board, Fusion, Paint with Water Relaxation Meditation Art, Relieve Stress, Small Travel Size Magic Drawing Watercolor with Brush

Original oil painting by an artist showing sunset landscape

#4. Paint Brush Set

Every new artist longs for something that will help make their artwork even better. If you know an artist who longs to paint, then this Paint Brush set may be the perfect gift for them. A new paintbrush set is awesome because something new is always exciting.

Mr. Pen- Detail Paint Brushes Set, 9 pcs, White, Miniature Paint Brushes, Thin Paint Brushes, Model Paint Brushes, Fine Tip Paint Brush, Face Paint Brushes Set, Mini Paint Brushes, Fine Paint Brush Paint Brushes Set of 24 Pieces Wooden Handles Brushes with Canvas Brush Case, Professional for Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor Painting Artecho Art Paint Brushes Set 24 Different Shapes for Watercolor, Acrylic, Gouache, Rock Painting, Premium Taklon Brush, with Organizing Case for Artists, Students, Adults & Kids

Plus, gifts for artists can be hard to come by because you never know what to get them. However, a paintbrush set is a really good idea and something an artist will always need. When you are at a loss for what to get an artist, this may be the best idea!

#5. Watercolor Pens

Not all artwork is black and white. As we talked about earlier, sometimes artwork comes in a variety of ways. The artist may have a “way” of doing art that no one else does. Watercolor Pens are a true miracle in the art world.

MAIKEDEPOT Watercolor Brush Pens, 24 Colors Flexible Real Nylon Brush Tip Pens for Watercolor Painting, with 1 Blending Brush, Online Tutorial Video for Artists and Beginner Drawing(24 Colors)KOUSICOO Black Art Drawing Pens – Assorted Sizes Micro Pen Set, Waterproof, Smudge-Free, Archival Pigment Ink, Smooth Nylon Nib, Ideal for All Art Needs ARTEZA Real Brush Pens, 12 Pack, Drawing Markers with Flexible Brush Tips, Watercolor Markers for Calligraphy, Painting & Coloring, Ideal Art Supplies for Artists & Hobbyists

Watercolor pens can create amazing artwork. Of course, the person you give these pens to can create whatever they want. Hopefully, you’ll get the privilege of seeing what the artist created.

#6. Artist Easel

If the artist in your life loves to paint, then they most likely need an artist easel. You will find that there are a lot of easel options out there. You just have to go with one that makes the most sense for the person you’re buying for. This one is a good option because it’s made from the best handcrafted hard beech wood.

U.S. Art Supply Medium Wooden H-Frame Studio Easel with Artist Storage Tray and Wheels – Mast Adjustable to 96 AIKUPNEY Artist Easel Stand – Metal Tripod Easel for Painting Canvas,Adjustable Height from 17-63 inches,Portable Easel with a Bag for Table-top&Floor Drawing,Displaying RRFTOK 72Inches Display Easel Stand,Art Adjustable Metal Easel for Painting Canvases Height from 22-72”for Table-Top/Floor Painting, Displaying

In my opinion, this Artist Easel not only works like a charm, but it also looks cool. This may be the artist that you have been looking for.

#7. Funny Mug

Not all artists need art supplies. In this case, the artist that you know may want a funny mug. This isn’t just any funny mug though. I love this mug because it says “Please go away, I’m drawing.” If you know an artist, then you know they are always busy creating.

Funny mugs are always great because they have “sayings” on them that you may not say in real life. Sometimes, as an artist, they just need some space and time to create. This Funny Mug says it all!

#8. Calligraphy Pen Set

What if you know someone who wants to get into calligraphy, but they don’t know where to get started? This Calligraphy Pen Set is a lot of fun! Writing in fancy letters is a dream come true for some people.

GC QUILL Calligraphy Pens Set 64pcs – Calligraphy Fountain Pen Set with 3 Fountain Pens, 7 Varied Nibs, 54 Ink Cartridges(10 Colors) – Writing, Drawing and Calligraphy Practice for beginner GC-F354 Calligraphy Set For Beginners, Calligraphy Pens for beginners, Calligraphy Pen Set, Calligraphy Kit for Beginners, feather pen, quill pen, quill and ink set, quill pen and ink set, Wooden pen and ink YICMY Calligraphy Pens Glass Dip Pen with 14 Color Inks,Calligraphy Kits for Beginners,18-Pieces Glass Pen and Ink Set,Calligraphy Pens for Writing,Dip Pens for Signing,Drawing,Calligraphy Gift Set

If you know an artist who needs a special gift and you don’t know what to get them, this gift speaks volumes. Creativity comes in many forms, this may be the most perfect gift for the artist that you know!

Painting b an artist of sunset in winter wood

#9. Artist Apron

When you are doing art, you are most likely going to get a little messy. This Artist Apron is a must-gift for any artist. I think you will see how important it is once you see the apron gets put to use.

Artist Apron For Adults, Apron For Painting, Apron Gifts For Artists, Canvas Apron, Art Teacher, Pottery,Smock Stylist, Waterproof Stain Resistance, 33inch By 27.5inch (BLACK1)Stenffy Handmade Work Apron, Cotton Canvas, Multiple Pockets, Adjustable Cross Back Weight Apron, BBQ Cafe Kitchen Painting Carpenter Artist Apron, Aprons for Men Women, Sizes M to XXL, Khaki FreeNFond Adjustable Artist Apron with Pockets for Women Men Canvas Painting Aprons for Arts Gardening Utility or Work

Painting, sculpting, drawing, or anything of an artist’s nature can be incredibly unforgiving to clothes. Now, you can keep that artist safe from any more clothing being ruined.

#10. Paint Inspired Earrings

I have to admit that this is one of my favorites. These Paint Palette Earrings are so much fun. If you know an artist who already has everything they could need, under the sun, then these Paint Inspired Earrings are great.

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