Holiday Gift Guides for Artists

The holiday season is upon us, and finding the perfect gift for the artist in your life can be a challenge! Amazon and art supply stores offer so many different materials that it can be overwhelming. This guide is curated to offer something special for all ages. Whether you are shopping for an aspiring young artist or an adult who enjoys art as a hobby, there is something here for you.

I encourage you to give the gift of creativity this holiday season!

1. Windsor & Newton Watercolor Set- perfect for artists of all ages and the quality is professional!

2. Watercolor Workbooks- these are great for adults, teens, or more advanced young artists that enjoy painting with watercolors!

3. Ceramic Palette- such a nice piece to have in your studio or art kit. I would love to have one of these!

4. Watercolor Post Cards- paint your own greeting cards on watercolor paper! Comes with a traditional postcard template on the back. What a cool idea.

5. Water Blending Pens- for any artist that paints a lot with watercolors- these are convenient and so fun to use!

6. Princeton brushes- these are the best! Professional quality and perfect for a seasoned watercolor artist.

7. Art Dice- such a fun gift for any artist in need of inspiration! This would be great for young artists as well as adults.

1. Art Caddy- keep your desk or cabinets organized with this convenient storage solution! Perfect for making art mobile.

2. Posca Paint Markers- I have never met a kid that didn’t love these! Poscas are great for all sorts of art projects.

3. Mixed Media Paper- perfect for drawing, painting, markers, and more.

4. Kids Watercolor Set- these are great for beginners and easy for kids to use. I keep this set in our studio and we love it.

5. Artist Loft Brushes- these brushes are not expensive but I find the quality to be great! I find myself reaching for these often. These are great for acrylics and even some watercolor painting.

6. How to Draw Books- a great way to develop skills at home!

1. Sketchbook- Strathmore makes nice sketchbooks, great for artists of all abilities.

2. 642 Things to Draw- this is a fun little gift or stocking stuffer for any artist that loves to draw.

3. Battery Pencil Sharpener- Great for anyone who enjoys colored pencils and sketching, perfect for on the go!

4. Faber Castell Pencils- we use these in class every day! Great for sketching.

5. Kneaded Eraser- a great tool for anyone who enjoys drawing with pencil, graphite, or charcoal.

6. Micron Pens- Great for illustration, outlining, or using in conjunction with watercolors!

7. Faber Castell Colored Pencils- these are more expensive but the pigment is fantastic! Professional level quality.

Thank you for reading and I hope this inspires you to gift some special supplies to the artist in your life! Happy Holidays!