Stimulate your artsy friend’s creativity with our choice of distinctive gifts from Amazon. Whether they're into drawing, painting, or just love all things imaginative, our selection ranges from portable art kits for creativity on-the-go to vintage wax seal sets that add a touch of class to their craft.
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Craft A Cozy Corner With A Book Nook Kit: Artsy Friends' Ultimate Project!
Review: "Such a fun project! The instructions were easy to follow. All of the pieces were sturdy and easy to punch out. I am very impressed with how accurate each detail is. Truly a piece of art!
Top notch kit! I can’t wait to start another one. I will definitely gift these to my book friends." - K. D.
I have one that is an apothecary and I love it! So fun to make as well :D
Shade Tales Unfold In 'The Secret Lives Of Color' - A Palette-Popping Hardcover Book!
Review: "As a textile artist, I can say this book is a real page turner. It goes much farther than most other books on the use of color as it focuses on the history of the color itself. It sparked so many ideas and discussions with other artists. I highly recommend it to add some richness to you color choices." - Mrs. Hook
Transform Words Into Art With This Exquisite Glass Dipped Pen Ink Set!
Review: "Gave this to my daughter in law for Christmas. Here is what she said: This is the coolest pen I’ve ever seen! It’s beautiful and I love the shimmery ink. Thank you so much!" - Shawn C.
Shine A Light On Creativity: Copy Board Light Tracing Box For Artists!
Review: "No hesitation on giving this 5 stars. I recently got back into shooting film. This unit is great for viewing negatives. Super bright! Light weight. Portable. Easy to operate on/off and brightness levels. Can hold two sheets of negatives side by side. Love the rubberized feet so it doesn't slide around on the table. Well packaged. Seems solid enough, but would still want to handle it with care. Highly recommended!" - skookum
Oh by the spirits, these things are SO. BLOODY. HELPFUL. if you’re a detailed drawer like me, and don’t like to see the erase lines, you NEED ONE OF THESE. I trace my sketches like, 3 times, then finally put them on normal non-lined paper. These help with cleaning up messy sketch designs, and making exact copies.
Sunshine Stowaway: Art On The Move
review: "I saw this pouch on YouTube and was very happy to find Amazon had them. So I bought it as soon as I saw it. The quality of this pouch is amazing. I love how it feels. The zipper opens and closes with ease. I love all the compartments to place other things. You can easily fit a few small notebooks within." - Nathan
Spark Miniature Magic: Greenhouse Kit For The Artsy Soul In Your Life!
Review: "This was a really fun project that forces you to take your time. Based on other reviews I purchased a turbo drying glue pen and a craft kit with tweezers and an exacto knife which I really couldn’t have done this without. You also need a millimeter ruler (I printed one out). It’s really important to measure everything carefully because they don’t give you much extra in terms of supplies." - saraj88
There's an amazing video on YT where a miniature builder named Hanabira did this, added/ changed some parts & created a base that looked like Animal Crossing yard. I bought this kit to build bc of them.
Ink Your Ideas: Pentel Fude Touch Sign Pen, Where Felt Pen Meets Brush Art!
Review: "This pen is a great brush tip pen. It does require some getting used to if you've never used a brush pen, but it's a great product for beginners and pros alike." - Emma R
Handy Bliss: Cordless Electric Hand Massager With Soothing Compression
Review: "Been using it for about 4 days and I feel a tremendous difference. My hands, particularly my thumbs and fingers ache and cramp. I definitely feel so much better since this massager. I have been slowly increasing the intensity and the program to see what works best for me and build up to tolerance." - househuntress
Felt It Out: This Beginner's Needle Felting Kit Will Have You Hooked!
Review: "The instructions are pretty helpful, especially the 1 to 1 ratio picture, it helped me a lot in my first project." - PJ
Sun-Kissed Memories: Create With A Sunprint Paper Kit & Light Up Your World!
Review: "The sunprint brand cyanotype sun printing paper is the best paper product available for sun prints. The large size of the paper included in this kit provides flexibility if you need to cut it down into various sizes, which I do since I want to make different print projects for my classes. It also consistently provides a good quality of print and a rich blue color. The sunprint website also has a lot of good educational materials and directions, beyond what is included in the kit." - AIto
Revive Your Brushes: General 105-Bp Pencil Masters Brush Cleaner Awaits!
Review: "I've had some of these brushes for 2+ years and they're still in great condition, thanks to this cleaner. It helps them hold a very fine point which is invaluable for tiny scale miniature painting!" - Kawaii-ai
Again, can confirm this stuff is amazing and revived a brush I forgot about that had gone crusty with acrylic paint!
Color Your World Vivid: The 48-Hue Journey With Kuretake Gansai Tambi Set !
Review: "This is the 3rd or 4th time I've purchased Kuretake Gansi paints, I own alot of professional watercolor paint and Kuretake is my go to for daily use, it's reasonably priced, and great for beginners and professionals alike. I own every single color. If you're thinking about buying them DO IT!!!!!!" - Christina Stalzer
I have the set one the left. Can confirm they are lovely to work with.
Creativity In Your Pocket: The Watercolor Painting Book For On-The-Go Artists
Review: "I'm very pleased with product because I got exactly what was advertised. The illustrations are cute, the pigments easily wet and transfer to the drawing. It comes with a tiny brush, but it is fine for getting into the details on a small project like this. This makes a good relaxing craft for adults and kids." - Amanda B
Paint, Clean, Create: Adjustable Bib Apron With Long Ties For Every Task!
Review: "I am an art teacher and I have used this apron everyday for the last few years. I love that it’s very durable, there is still no wear and tear on it. Stains are very difficult to get out but with the light color I chose, the materials I use, and how often I clean it (almost never) I would say that’s fair." - Amazon Customer
Sketch The Future: Drawing Tablet With Battery-Free Stylus Unleashes Potential!
Review: "After about 24 hours, I discovered I could download the drivers for my computer and WOW. I was able to set custom shortcut keys on the tablet, set custom values for the buttons on the pen tool, adjust the pen sensitivity to the perfect “feel” for me, and set the screen size on the tablet to match the size of the screen on my iMac. I’m very, very impressed." - kmcclure
Press Play On Nature: Capture Beauty Everywhere With Berstuk Flower Press Kit!
Review: "This flower press is by far the best I've owned to date; the setup is straightforward, the canvas size is large, the provided lining paper is thick and absorbs moisture very well, the edges are trimmed for easy placement and the pressure from all four sides is even and sufficient to adequately press a flower. The lovely design on the top is left uncolored so that you can fill in the color to personalize the flower press." - Amanda D
When my gran died, we went through all her books, so many memories when we discovered the flowers we pressed in them as kids still between the pages.
Swipe Away The Oops: This Rechargeable Electric Pencil Eraser Is A Game Changer!
Review: "This thing makes precise erasing effortless. You charge it via USB, so no buying batteries. It comes with plenty of extra erasers of 2 different sizes." - Admir Seferovic
Color Your World: Posca’s 8-Pack Paint Parade
Review: "if you like art, drawing, coloring, these great trendy markers are the perfect addition to your art supplies! Perfect gift for the artist in your life, young and old! Markers make brilliant colors on all types of paper, poster, wood etc for all your big and small projects!!" - apc06
Brighten The Night With Gencrafts Neon Acrylic Pouring Paint
Review: "The colors are very bright and look amazing under a black light, or a regular light. The colors created alot of cells, and gave my painting the intense saturation i like. Easy to use, right ouy of the bottles, and very good color selection! Great job Gencrafts!" - Kris Wilson
From Doodles To Details - Lineon’s Dual Tip Markers Have You Covered
Review: "First off the price for these markers is amazing. Really great for how well they work. Also the color variety is pretty wide as well and the shipping was fast. I'd been looking for a good set of markers that I could afford for a long time and finally came across these. I do not regret it at all!" - claire
Muse In A Cube: The Artistic Roll For Inspiration
Review: "I never know what to suggest when my artistic daughter asks me "what should I draw next dad?" The Two Tumbleweeds Art Dice - Drawing & Painting Game provides the creative inspiration that I could never suggest. This is a great gift for the painter or sketcher in your family. Good Value!" - HC
This seems easy enough to replicate without spending $20, though... Couldn't you just find a list of subjects on Google, write them on slips of paper, and stick them in a jar?
Unleash Your Digital Artistry With Silstar's Pro Painting Brush Stylus!
Review: "I love this brush. I love how it paints on my iPad. I'm so glad I came across this. you don't have to worry about it connecting it it does it all the work." - Trouble
Cut Without Care: Thickened Self Healing Cutting Mat Keeps Crafting Sharp!
Review: "It is flexible yet sturdy. I like the neutral grey/black color compared to other boards that are the ugly green color. Makes measuring easy and simple. Good bang for your buck I would purchase again if I needed more than one, but I'm pretty sure this one will last a while." - Amazon Customer
Draw In Air: Elevate Your Creativity With The 3doodler Create+ 3D Printing Pen !
Review: "Hard to get the hang of at first but this product is extremely cool. My friend has a 3D printer and when he needs a little more on a side or it messes up a tiny bit he doesn’t have to start all over anymore! He just fixes it with this! I recommend this product !" - Haley a.
On-The-Go Artistry: Field Travel Set By Winsor & Newton For Watercolor Wonders!
Review: "Although Cotman is not Winsor & Newton’s artist paints, the quality of the paint is really good and I could not find any difference in quality from their artist paints. When you first insert the paint blocks into the pans, you will notice how they move out of the pan when you carry the set about. However, after my first painting session, the blocks stuck to the pans and this was not a problem anymore. The pans can be removed individually or as a set of 4." - JP
Step Into Art: Famous Painting Socks To Make Your Feet A Masterpiece!
Review: "Beautiful and intricate, not super stretchy but is magnificently designed. I love them!" - Hannah Grace Spenner
Rock Your Art Soul With The ' Let It Gogh' T Shirt: Pun & Style Combo
Review: "Fits true to size and the printing on the front is nice and soft. I wore this teaching art class and the kids got a good laugh from it!" - Jessi
Unlock The Past: Scribble Stories In A Vintage Leather Journal
Review: "I unexpectedly lost my mother and wanted a journal to use to write letters to her as I work through such a difficult time. It couldn’t be just any journal; it had to be beautiful and unique, with the ability to hold pressed flowers, ink, paint, and sometimes tears. This journal is everything I was looking for and more. It is so well made and just…perfect." - Missyh28
Embrace Your Inner Kahlo With 'What Would Frida Do?: A Guide To Living Boldly'
Review: "This book is truly a breathtaking piece of art! Not only is it beautiful to look at but even more amazing to read. If you are or aren’t a Frida fan you’ll want this beautiful book for your collection." - Serena
Get Artsy On Any Surface: Stabilo All-Stabilo For Film & Glass Magic!
Review: "Great for writing on dark woods. A little soft, but still easily sharpened and clean enough for most layout work on dark boards. Easily seen." - David
Tiny Pieces, Iconic Builds: Real Big Ben Micro Block Set Awaits Your Touch!
Review: "I am 9 months pregnant and my mom bought it as a gift to pass time. I spent two whole days glued to the chair until I finished. There are a lot of extra pieces sonyou dont have to worry about dropping one and loosing it. Loved it!!!!!" - Sheila Denis
Scribe Like Royalty: Aifeiter Blue Feather Pen & Wax Stamp Set For Elegant Notes!
Review: "This is a really nice steampunk look writing set. The little journal that comes with it is about half writing paper and half brown kraft paper. It also has some spots in the back to save business cards or credit cards and a little Ziploc folder to put other trinkets. It’s nice that it comes with multiple nibs and they were careful to wrap the ink in a small plastic Ziploc bag. I love the little ink holder where you put the pen in while you’re riding. There are two small bottles of different colored waxes. One bottle has pastels and one with more jewel tone colors. I intend to play with this set a lot" - jacquespots
Art Without Limits: This Portable Easel Stand Takes Your Talent Everywhere!
Review: "Better than I thought! Adjusting the height is great, I can be comfortable while I draw. No instructions are sent but there are pictures when you click the item- i just followed those and had it up within 10 min. Lightweight. Perfect." - Ladybugvibe
Find Your Inner Peace: Inkless And Disappearing Water Painting With The Original Buddha Board Art Set!
Review: "This board has helped me and became a big coping tool. If you’re like me and have a hard time dealing with lack of control, this is helpful. It would also be a great board for practicing writing or drawing on, as everything disappears. I highly recommend this to anyone who has some desktop space. Super relaxing and great deal!" - Shana
Strathmore Canvas Paper, A Gift That Paints A Thousand Words
Review: "Canvas pads, great for painting, when working up colors, and detail rather than using a canvas which is 10 times the cost of a sheet of canvas paper" - Billy Buchanan
Master The Mess: Ultimate All-In-One Rinse Cup For Paint Brush Cleanup!
Review: "I paint to releive stress but always had the issue of the paint brushes rolling around on the palette as i switch colours. Also there was the issue of residue of previous colour still retained even after rinsing it. Now i have no such issue as the bottom helps me get rid of all the colour in the bristles and also let them dry. Recommend it everyone!" - Meganathan
I love the clips for drying brushes downwards so the water doesn’t pool in the metal bit (can’t remember the correct word!) and the knobbles at the bottom, but it doesn’t hold much water. It’s an acrylic tube and the top and bottom slot onto it. No leaks, but I always carry it with my hand under the base!
The Art Of Space-Saving: Clic & Go’s Collapsible Cup
Review: "This is great is you are a painter that moves or paints outside. Also good for everyday use too. It just wonderful that it collapses. Such a space saver! Easy to clean!" - Maria
Dive Deep Into Tradition: Hmayartblack Sumi Ink For Authentic Calligraphy!
Review: "I just got my ink from HMAY. This ink is great. It is smooth and rich. Perfect for ink painting. I do not create calligraphy but suspect it is wonderful for that also. If you love the smell of ink like I do, you will not be disappointed with the fragrance. I am very pleased with my purchase." - C. Shannon
Line Legends: Sakura Pigma Micron Pens, The Ultimate Fineliner Experience
Review: "I use these pens to draw manga. They come with different diameters, which is very suitable for drawing both details and large shades. The pens are of great quality. The ink comes out uniformly, and it has a steady feeling like using pencils." - Siyu Yao
Swipe, Sketch, & Shine: The Stylus Pen For iPad Brings Your Ideas To Life!
Review: "If you don’t want to spend a large sum of money on an Apple pencil, then this is a great alternative as long as you don’t mind the lack of pressure sensitivity. This pen works great. There’s no delay, it’s accurate, it works well with screen protectors, the tips are easy to switch out, and you can easily turn it on and off by tapping the end of the pen." - Lynn