42 Best Gifts for Artists to Boost Their Creativity

Cailey Lindberg, Alyssa Gautieri

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Cheap Gift

8-Piece Rainbow Pencils

Amazon’s Choice

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.

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Gift Under $10

Drinks Coasters

Amazon’s Choice

Drinks Coasters

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.

3

SO Unique

Create Your Own Comic Book

Create Your Own Comic Book

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.

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Small Gift For Artists

Color Wheel Keychain

Color Wheel Keychain

Their most important tool (the color wheel) will always be within reach with this sweet keychain. Plus, it’ll make it easy to spot their keys in a pinch.

5

Tabletop Easel Set

Amazon’s Choice

Tabletop Easel Set

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.

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Hardbound Sketchbook

Hardbound Sketchbook

Now 28% Off

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.

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Over 4,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

Masterpiece Knife Set

Masterpiece Knife Set

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.

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Paint Brush Rinse Cup

Amazon’s Choice

Paint Brush Rinse Cup

Now 49% Off

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.

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Luxury Gift Idea

Noise Cancelling Headphones

Noise Cancelling Headphones

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10

DIY Gift for Artists

DIY Hand Casting Kit

DIY Hand Casting Kit

Not only is this hand casting kit a fun DIY project — it’s a great way to help them bond with their partner. From casting powder to gloves, it has everything they need to create this unique keepsake.

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Something Creative for Artists of All Types

Inkless Drawing Board

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Inkless Drawing Board

Credit: Buddha Board

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.

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Digital Painting Brush

Digital Painting Brush

Credit: Butouch

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.”

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Graphic Designers Will Love This

Color Sensor Colorimeter

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Color Sensor Colorimeter

Now 20% Off

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.

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Cute Gift For Art Teachers

Art Dice

Amazon’s Choice

Art Dice

Credit: Two Tumbleweeds

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.

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Waxed Canvas Roll-Up Paint Brush Bag

Waxed Canvas Roll-Up Paint Brush Bag

Credit: Denifiter

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!

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Practical Pick

Wooden Pen Organizer

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Wooden Pen Organizer

Credit: Marbrasse

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.

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Electric Eraser

Best Seller

Electric Eraser

Now 42% Off

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.

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Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver

Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver

Credit: General Pencil

Make old paintbrushes look and feel new again with this citrus-scented cleaner. Nearly 4,000 artists swear by it on Amazon, even going so far as to say that “it could have saved” so many of their old brushes if they knew about it sooner.

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Modern Art Tea Cup

Modern Art Tea Cup

Credit: The Unemployed Philosophers Guild

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.

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Stonewashed Apron

Amazon’s Choice

Stonewashed Apron

Credit: LK PureLife

These linen aprons — available in five classic colors — are just so pretty! They’ll protect their clothing while working, and lend an air of credibility to their “studio artist” look.

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Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today’s shopping network, Reviewed.com. 

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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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