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Whether you’re gearing up for a holiday, birthday, or just the every day, it’s always a good idea to have gifts in mind for the artist in your life. There are a ton of items out there that are sure to inspire your favorite creative person, so how do you choose? Luckily, the search is over. We’ve found some great gifts for artists that'll spark their inspiration—no matter the season.
It doesn't matter whether you are buying for a budding artist or someone with a lot of experience, there's something for creatives of all skill levels. These unique gift ideas cover everything from portable art materials that the traveling artist will love to items that will keep them inspired and motivated. So whether you want to make their talent shine by upgrading their paint brushes or feed into their passion by purchasing an online art class, thanks to these thoughtful gifts, they'll know you care.
Some of our favorite things fuse analog media with sleek digital technology. The Friendly Swede Brush stylus, for instance, looks like a traditional paintbrush, but it’s cleverly disguised as a pen to use on their favorite tablet device. A 3D printing pen also brings drawing into the 21st century with its capability to create small sculptures out of their renderings.
But, if your creative person prefers to keep pencil to paper, have no fear. There are plenty of great gifts for artists that don’t involve plugging in a device. For artists on the go, there's Derwent’s Sketching Wallet. It’s small enough to fit in a handbag, but it comes equipped with a sketch pad as well as graphite pencils, eraser, and sharpener. Or try Viviva Colorsheets, a portable paint set that makes painting en plein air a breeze. In either case, when inspiration strikes, they'll have the right tools at their fingertips.
Looking for a fun gift for your favorite artist? Check out our list of over 36 creative gifts for artists.
Art Supplies
Viviva Colorsheets

Viviva Colorsheets | $19.95
Derwent Sketching Wallet

Derwent | $32
Travel Paint Brush Set

Princeton | $56.14
10 Mini Artist Pad Collection Set

Legion | $21.95
Block Printing Kit

Speedball | $48.99
Art Markers Set

Chameleon | $39.99
Chalk Sketchbook

Bindewerk | $6.99
Studio Accessories
Petal Painter's Palette

UncommonGoods | $60
Paint Water Cup

JeanetteZeis | $53.68
Leather Roll Case

Poll Leather Studio | $40.99+
Artist Apron

Gifted Turtles UK | $14.79
Sketchbox Table Easel

Blick | $69.99
Crafts
Dropcloth Samplers Color Wheel

Dropcloth Samplers | $19.52
Felted Owl Kit

Grey Fox Felting | $30
Online Embroidery Class

My Modern Met Academy | $34.95
Accessories and Fashion
Color Wheel Necklace

Yellow Owl Workshop | $25
Almond Blossom Reversible Tote Bag

LOQI | $14.95
Brush and Palette Earrings

Yellow Owl Workshop | $20
Pencils Heart Enamel Pin

SugarnovaShop | $12.20
Artist Socks

Chattyfeet | $39.95
I Do It for the Monet T-shirt

Nine to Nine | $30.49++
RGB and CYMK Earrings

Yellow Owl Workshop | $20
Technology
3D Printing Pen

MYNT3D | $59.99
Friendly Swede 4-in-1 Stylus

The Friendly Swede | $29.99
Wacom Drawing Tablet

Wacom | $225
Books
642 Things to Draw: Journal

Chronicle Books | $16.95
Artists and Their Cats Book

Alison Nastasi | $16.95
Cartooning Made Easy by Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole | $18.59
Color Problems by Emily Vanderpoel

Sacred Bones Book | $35
Toys and Games
Solo Drawing Game

Uncommon Goods | $20
Frida Kahlo Puzzle

eeBoo | $21.99
Leonardo da Vinci Action Figure

Today is Art Day | $29.99
Just for Fun
Manifesto Poster

Holstee | $28+
Solar Photography Kit

UncommonGoods | $14.95
Bob Ross Color Changing Mug

Unemployed Philosophers Guild | $16.95
Art Supplies Temporary Tattoo Set

Tattly | $15
Paint Palette Phone Case

TrendgoCustomCases | $18.10+
Unique Chalk Set

Nikolas Bentel | $34
This article has been edited and updated.
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