Unique Gifts for Artists and Art-Inspired Gift Ideas
As I write this, I’m hoping that the upcoming holidays will bring you warm thoughts, memories, and good feelings all around. I’ll be the first to admit that while I try to maintain a balance of minimalism and conscious spending, a little shoptherapy does one good sometimes! With the holiday season approaching, gift giving is top of mind – but of course, we won’t judge if you decide to put these on your wish-list or even buy any of these art-inspired gifts for yourself! 😉
2021 Holiday Gifts for Artists:
#1. Charcoal Sets for Drawing
From one of our sponsors: “From Edge Gear, the Casey Baugh ‘Bubble Effect’ Charcoal Kit has everything you need to create the effect!” 10-supply kit for $117.00 at EdgeProGear.com, or email [email protected].
#2. Portable Easel
From one of our sponsors: “From Edge Gear, the hand crafted large, medium and small PaintBook portable easel.” Starting at $338.00 at EdgeProGear.com, or email [email protected].
#3. Watercolor Sets
From one of our sponsors: “Expertly crafted Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolor Pan Sets come in an array of vibrant palettes.” $80.00-$269.29 at DickBlick.com or 800.828.4548.
From one of our sponsors: “Never waste your paint with Camille Przewodek’s Paint-Saver Palette Kit. Ideal for plein air, clip-on surface stores in freezer.” $69.00 at FineArtTech.com.
From one of our sponsors: “An indispensable tool for judging values, the Edgmon Value Finder is a must for every artist!” Value strip included, free shipping cont. USA. $9.00 small, $17.00 large, $25.00 combo pack at EdgmonArt.com. Email [email protected] or call 479.787.5098.
#9. Paint Brush Cleaner
From one of our sponsors: “Bristle Magic is an eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaner that restores brushes — like magic!” $6.49-$54.99 at BristleMagic.net; email [email protected] or call 707.779.9317.
#10. Acrylic Paint Sets
From one of our sponsors: GOLDEN OPEN Slow-Drying Acrylic Intro Set is a balanced palette of clean mixing, slow-drying acrylic colors.” Priced at $37.69. Visit GoldenPaints.com for more information.From one of our sponsors: “GOLDEN OPEN Slow-Drying Acrylic Landscape Set is an ideal outdoor painting palette with eight colors plus OPEN Thinner.” Priced at $57.29. Visit GoldenPaints.com for more information.
#11. Paint by Note Value Specs for Artists
“Paint by Note” Value Specs, which are specially created to remove all colors so you can see the notes, or values, in any scene or photo.
From one of our sponsors: “For your home studio or en plein air: Mabef’s high quality, oiled, stain-resistant, solid beech wood Full French Sketchbox Easel.” $439.95 at Mabef.it. Email [email protected] or call 510.846.6787.
From one of our sponsors: “Work the Value Scale and Color Wheel while painting with Robin Caspari’s Valor Palette!” $28.00 at RobinCaspari.com or email [email protected].
#16. Oil Paint Sets
From one of our sponsors: “Embrace the night with the Casey Baugh Nocturne Palette Rembrandt Oil Set.” 10x40ml Tubes $249.95 at royal-talens-north-america.myshopify.com. Use code SLP2021 for 40% off list now through December 31! Email [email protected] or call 413.300.1899.From one of our sponsors: “Dive into water-mixable oils with the Lori McNee Special Edition Cobra Solvent-Free Oil Set.” 10x40ml Tubes $199.00 at royal-talens-north-america.myshopify.com. Use code SLP2021 for 40% off list now through December 31! Email [email protected] or call 413.300.1899.From one of our sponsors: “Williamsburg Oil Colors Landscape Set is excellent for producing the variety of colors found outdoors.” Priced at $52.49. Visit WilliamsburgOils.com for more information.From one of our sponsors: “Williamsburg Oil Colors Traditional Set is ideal for exploring traditional colors in the Williamsburg palette.” Priced at $64.79. Visit WilliamsburgOils.com for more information.
#17. Brush Holders
From one of our sponsors: “Keep track of your brushes in the studio or en plein air with the Jumbo Clip-on Brush Holder!” $28.97 at SmartArtProducts.com or email [email protected].The Easel Brush Clip – “A Painter’s Nightmare Solved”
#18. Artist Apron
We couldn’t find the perfect painter’s apron, so we made our own! Adjustable ties and deep pockets. PleinAir Magazine Pocket Apron, $35.00 at OutdoorPainter.com/apron.
Plus More Gifts for Artists, Such As…
#19. Paint Brushes
Laurel Daniel shares four essential brushes for oil painting in this article on “four crucial brushes.”
#21. Art Video Workshops on How to Draw and/or Paint
With hundreds of hours of painting instruction available on DVD or digital download through Streamline Art Videos, you’ll find endless possibilities for learning how to paint any subject.
While some of the items above are from our paid sponsors, our editorial team believes that all of these will make wonderful gifts for artists. Do you have a favorite art-inspired gift that others should know about? Share it with us in the comments below!
