Are you a last minute gift giver? Don’t worry I have you covered! All of the following gifts for artists, found in this article, will arrive within two days with Amazon Prime. The best gifts are a combination of something practical and something that wouldn’t be purchased for oneself. The following items fall within these categories!
Leather Pencil Case
Sturdy pencil cases make for excellent gifts for artists. Especially for those who are wanting to draw a little bit more on the go. It is very important to get a case that will protect your pencils. This leather case will not only fulfill that need but is also very good looking!
Woodless Pencils
Woodless pencils are the best! And these are some of my favorite. If you want to go the extra step you can get these in combination with the pencil case set above. It will complete the set and protect the woodless pencils from breaking.
Pan Watercolor Set
A terrific gift idea for the artist in your life, is a watercolor set. This gift idea is great for either the beginner or more experienced watercolorist and this particular set is the perfect size for travel or in studio work!
Travel Watercolor Brush Set
As it is very easy to travel with watercolor paints, it is only logical to get some easily transportable watercolor brushes. You can give the gift of making art during travels.
Sennelier Soft Pastel Set
These are some of the very best soft pastels you can get. This will make for a beautiful gift for any artist who is curious about the medium and appreciates quality art supplies.
Paint Brush Holder and Organizer
Here is a great way to store and organize some of your brushes. Any of your artist friends who paint would really appreciate something like this paint brush holder.
Ceramic Shaped Porcelain Palette
Here are some handy and beautiful flower shaped paint palettes that will work for watercolor, ink and gouache.
Encaustic Painting Color Set
Do you know someone who would love to try something new? Encaustic painting has been around for thousands of years and is a beautiful medium that is worth exploring. This set comes with all the colors needed to get started!
Natural Earth Paint Pigment Sample Pack
Do you have a friend who prefers natural art materials and is concerned about toxins in paint? Here is a sampler set to make your own toxic free natural paint. You can choose to make oil paints, watercolors, gouache or even egg tempera!
Hawthorne on Painting
This is an incredibly impactful book on painting. Hawthorne goes in detail about color spots and how important they are to painting. Available for under $10, it can be given on its own or as an accompanying gift with some art supplies.
Hahnemühle Sketchbook
Sketchbooks, always make great gifts for artists! I have a number of Hahnemühle sketchbooks and love every one of them. It is very high quality – so you can be certain that whoever is a recipient will love it!
Viewfinder/ Viewcatcher
This very practical and highly useful gift is perfect for any artist – especially if they want to work on their composition skills.
So, as you can see there’s no need to stress about last-minute gifting! With the gifts for artists included in this article, you can have thoughtful, practical gifts for the artist in your life! These items strike the perfect balance between usefulness and a touch of self-care, making them ideal for anyone on your list.
If you’re looking for specific gifts for painters, there are several great ideas available to explore as well!
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