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Who doesn’t like presents? I don’t think you could find a single person in the world who doesn’t appreciate receiving a nice and thoughtful gift. What’s interesting is that giving presents can be as exciting as getting them. The difficult part, however, is choosing a gift that will make the recipient truly happy.
If you are looking for gifts for an artist friend that are connected to what they do, your first stop would logically be in an art supplies shop. Any artist will be delighted to receive cool art supplies. If you have no idea what they need or how to select the appropriate brushes, palettes, and other things you see for the first time in life, shop assistants will always be happy to come to your rescue.
However, if you are still unsure about this option, fear not, you still have tons of other choices. Art gifts don’t necessarily have to be about work and tools. Think of what your friend likes the most. For example, if they like original jewelry, a necklace in the form of a palette or brush earrings are perfect gifts for painters. And of course, there always are coffee mugs of interesting shapes, plants in pots decorated with their favorite paintings, and many more creative gifts.
We have collected some gift ideas for artists to help you choose a gift if you are having a hard time deciding what to give them. And don’t forget, the best gifts for artists, just as for anybody else, are the ones that were made with love.
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#1
Artist Box
Anaïs Grobin 3 years ago (edited)
Phew. That's a lot of money for something so imprecise. If you search a local art store for a pochade easel/box or poche kit, you'd be doing yourself a favor! I have both, 1 is mahogany and the other is walnut, both were under $100 and locally crafted. Got them last year after my 20 year old tripod easel cracked.
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Digital Color Sensor
#3
Animal Brush Holder
#6
MS Paint Aesthetic Sticky Notes
#7
Mobile Phone Projection Painting Copy Board
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
So, yes, this could be used for tracing, BUT, it could also be used to transfer a drawing you did to physical media for painting. If you think legitimate artists never trace their own work I have news for you. Having a digital sketch kept safe is also a good idea as a back up, in case you mess up the physical art and want to start over.
#8
Pencil Shavings Necklace
#9
Waterproof Paper Pocket Notebook
Millie Hunsberger 2 years ago
They’re cool, but I don’t prefer drawing on them as they have a very weird texture.
#10
Small Watercolor Pallete
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
This is cute!! But I think I wouldn't use them because the paints can't be replaced.
Aisling (she/they) 3 years ago
just fill it with freash watercolour from tubes.
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William Sufik 3 years ago
That's really good! You can draw anything near you! I am so modest that I would not buy it..
#11
Mugs Set
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
I would inevitably wind up using the "not paint water" mug for paint water. 🤣
#12
Artist Ring
Pterodactyl in Disguise 3 years ago (edited)
There’s a buy now button underneath the picture, on the right of my screen, you might have one too?
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Wrist Palette
#15
Ceramic Paintbrush Holder
#16
Paint Palette Pressed Flowers
ginger a. freckleburger 3 years ago
I think I would just stare at the palette and never paint again lol
#17
Handmade Water Colour Matchbox Paint Set
#18
Paint Palette Necklace
#19
Split Cups For Paint Pouring
#20
Aqua Notes
#21
Van Gogh Inspired Artisan Bar Soap
#22
Rainbow Pencils
#24
Glow-In-The-Dark Acrylic Paint
#25
Bob Ross Rubik's Cube
#26
Moon Chalk Color Set
#27
Light Box Drawing
#28
Artist Coffee Mug
ginger a. freckleburger 3 years ago
Really cool, but it must be a pain to wash. (also I would be so scared that I would break something)
#29
Paint Brush Necklace
#31
Color Sorting Pencil Holder
#32
Umbrella
Anaïs Grobin 3 years ago
Back when I was a kid and you couldn't just buy whatever you wanted on Amazon, I found an umbrella with Starry Night print at a small art museum called The Wadsworth Atheneum. It had a very elaborate gift shop. Also, the oldest public museum in the United States, the first to procure and display work by Salvador Dali , and had a huge connection to Picasso too.
#34
3D Pen
Melissa Rose 3 years ago
I had one, and it was terrible. An actual 3D printer is much more fun.
#35
Artist Glove
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
These are actually GREAT for digital artists and pencil coloring! I have two. You won't believe the amount of drag your hand was causing you until it's not doing it anymore.
#36
Pencils With A Personalised Bench
Aisling (she/they) 3 years ago
Sooo...as soon as you use the pencils they stop balancing in the bench?
Mr Jumbarrawa 3 years ago
was thinking the same thing .. maybe a better idea for paintbrushes like the round rolodexs
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This is cute, but completely impractical because you can't use the pencils...
ginger a. freckleburger 3 years ago
Just read the reviews on the Etsy store. If what you say isn't nice, then don't say it at all.
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#39
Surrealist Melted Clock
Kiwi_User 2 years ago (edited)
a creature sick as you should be put down but I can't hold myself
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Embroidery Brooch Painting
#41
Bob Ross Self-Painting Mug
#42
Custom Minifigure
#43
Gustav Klimt Square Placemat Set
#44
Lady Artists Shirt
#46
Custom Paint Palette
saltypancakes 3 years ago
I feel like I would accidentally paint over my name and never clean it cuz I’m a messy a*s artist XD
#47
Paint Brush Lapel Pin
#48
Vincent Van Gogh Ear Pin
Raccoon Toppen 3 years ago
Wouldn't it just look like you have an ear on whatever you pin it to? How would you know it's Vincent Van Gogh's?
ℂ𝕒𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝔻𝕠𝕘 2 years ago
That's the thing; who buys, knows. Leaving the rest of the world to wonder :)
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#50
Special Effects Palette Knives
#54
The Master's Brush Cleaner And Preserver
#55
Brush Holder
#63
Affirmation Pencil Set
Hey! 3 years ago
I was checking the end so to not have a problem like this one: Pencil-and...c4d712.jpg 
#66
Iconic Artist Penholder
Scout Finch 3 years ago
Can somebody help? I know Van Gogh. Picasso, Warhol, Kahlo,and Dali. Who is the red head?
Hatred Pony 3 years ago
Yayoi Kusama https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yayoi_Kusama
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#74
Watercolor Palette Phone Case
#77
Chocolate For Artists
#80
Linen Apron
Hey! 3 years ago
I really like mine and bought it just in time; it was no longer available ~a week after I bought mine, probably got the last one. It's a dandelion. Apron-for-...c107cd.jpg 
#83
Sketch Tote Board
#94
4m Doodling Robot
Mr Jumbarrawa 3 years ago
ok, I would buy this till I broke it being silly with it .. what do you mean silly ?? pens glued to pens - pendulum drip hanging off the centre to mess with the balance.. how could I put a couple of these on a robot vacuum .... ok better give me three, please.
#96
Art Supplies Tattoo Set
#97
Stop Motion Kit
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Hey! 3 years ago
I think art supplies are like books. I like choosing my own. I really hate it when someone gives me a book because they liked it and I'm a professional reader. I prefer to choose my own. Like someone else said, I wouldn't like the jewelry or the linens. But I did like certain things and found some useful ones too. But I'd still prefer to get my own. My craft room has a certain theme to it and I like to coordinate my stuff. My craft room before I renovated it. Craft-room...a2a10b.jpg 
Hatred Pony 3 years ago
I'm super picky about the brands of supplies I use because of years of experimenting and finding what works for me. I never expect anyone to know what I prefer so I just prefer people not buy me art supplies.
steampunk dandelion 3 years ago
lists like this are the reason why non artists buy a bunch of shitty useless art products for the artistic one in the family... I'm literally a digital artist yet every year I'm gifted off-brand colored pencils that come in a little art kit just because it's something quick and easy to buy and artists use pencils right??? it's honestly a bit offensive. if you're considering buying something for an artist, ask what kind of supplies they need and what brands they like. and absolutely never buy artist's loft
Jonathan Labelle 2 years ago
never buy Bob Ross Product The people who own it screw over bob ross familly
Hey! 3 years ago
I think art supplies are like books. I like choosing my own. I really hate it when someone gives me a book because they liked it and I'm a professional reader. I prefer to choose my own. Like someone else said, I wouldn't like the jewelry or the linens. But I did like certain things and found some useful ones too. But I'd still prefer to get my own. My craft room has a certain theme to it and I like to coordinate my stuff. My craft room before I renovated it. Craft-room...a2a10b.jpg
Hatred Pony 3 years ago
I'm super picky about the brands of supplies I use because of years of experimenting and finding what works for me. I never expect anyone to know what I prefer so I just prefer people not buy me art supplies.
steampunk dandelion 3 years ago
lists like this are the reason why non artists buy a bunch of shitty useless art products for the artistic one in the family... I'm literally a digital artist yet every year I'm gifted off-brand colored pencils that come in a little art kit just because it's something quick and easy to buy and artists use pencils right??? it's honestly a bit offensive. if you're considering buying something for an artist, ask what kind of supplies they need and what brands they like. and absolutely never buy artist's loft
Jonathan Labelle 2 years ago
never buy Bob Ross Product The people who own it screw over bob ross familly
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