42 Best Gifts for Artists, According to Real Artists & Designers

Take their love of painting online with this nifty brush. The battery-powered silicon design is especially created to easily connect to a touch-sensitive screen for hours of painting on the go. One Amazon reviewer raved about the brush: “Perfect for an artist transitioning or wanting to delve into digital art.”

Fuel their creativity with this create-your-own comic book set. Along with template pages to guide them, it’s printed on bright paper stock and features a matte color to mimic the real thing.

When they’re trying to come up with their next big idea, they can use this water brush to let their creative juices flow without wasting ink, paint or paper. Just dip the bamboo brush in water and drag it across the board for a mindfulness practice-turned-art piece.

Okay, this is seriously cool. With this little gadget, they can scan anything, from flowers to other artwork, to find out how to recreate the color with digital codes.

With this wooden tabletop set, they can create beautiful paintings from the comfort of their kitchen table. It has 12 acrylic paints, two paint brushes and two utility knives… all the tools they’ll need for their next masterpiece.

In some cases, it takes tracing someone else’s work to enhance the artistic skills you already have. This tracing pad makes it easy — give it a quick tap to turn on the light and adjust the brightness as needed.

A beautiful leather-bound journal without the price tag! The brand says the pages (200 to be exact) are acid- and chemical-free, making them ideal for sketching.

Amateurs and accomplished artists alike will appreciate Master Class’s annual membership. They can pick and choose from dozens of online classes taught by the best in art, including Annie Leibovitz, the famed photographer known for her iconic work with celebrities.

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You can never have too many sketchbooks as an artist. Whether they’re in the mood for working with charcoal or ink, this hardbound design has 110 acid-free sheets for them to create to their heart’s content.

While this gift might seem boring, we promise it’ll be a godsend to the artist in your life. This wooden organizer will keep all of their favorite pens within reach, and over 21,000 reviewers on Amazon have already purchased it. What’s more, it’s designed to assembled in under 20 minutes.

If your favorite art teacher needs inspiration, they can simply roll these wooden dice for a fun activity to try with their class. It comes with nine pieces for tons of ideas to choose from. Even if they aren’t a teacher, they can use ’em when they have a creative block.

They can create a colorful painting of their birth flower with this kit, which is ideal for a budding artist. They’ll get everything they need to complete the project, including a canvas, acrylic paint and brushes.

With this set of pencils, they’ll always have the rainbow right at their fingertips. Made of black wood with an extra thick core, they’re perfect for days when they just want to draw or doodle.

If they’re the type to insist on coasters, then this Van Gogh-themed pick would make the perfect gift. They come in a set of six and the round ceramic design will add a touch of elegance to their space.

These silicone paintbrush rinse cups will keep their favorite brushes in mint condition. The bristle cleaner will remove paint without damaging the brushes and has holders that will keep them upright as they dry.

Painting, drawing and stitching may bring comfort and release, but molding clay is loved by art therapists for known stress relief benefits. This colorful putty lets them squish, shape and play, all while taking in the mood-boosting scents of orange, lavender or eucalyptus.

If they’re all about modern art, they’ll love this Japanese-style porcelain tea cup. It’ll hold nine ounces of liquid and has 65 of the best modern artists printed on it for a gift they’ll cherish. “My husband loves the texture the design gives to the porcelain and that it doesn’t have a handle. We enjoy looking at the depictions of the different artists,” says one Amazon reviewer.

Great for the painter on the go, this waxed canvas case can keep their favorite brushes organized and in tip-top shape. With 22 pockets at under $20, this practical gift is simply a steal!

Here’s a cool tech gift we bet they don’t already have. It comes with 140 eraser refills and can be charged up in no time. They can use it to fix mistakes, big or small, more precisely.

They can create a masterpiece in the kitchen with this art-inspired knife set. Each blade has a replication of a famous painting and they’re color-coded to make cooking a breeze.