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Tell them how you really feel
A coffee maker says "I know you drink coffee." A blanket says "I know your feet get cold." Art supplies say something deeper and more meaningful.
When you give a notebook to a writer or a special brush to a painter, you're letting them know that their voice matters. You're enabling them to learn, develop, and share their unique style with the world.
Everything in our 2024 Gift Guide is hand-picked by artists, ethically sourced, and shipped quickly. We make it easy to buy a gift that reflects how much you care.
You can't go wrong with watercolors
Year after year, watercolor sets are our #1 holiday gift—and for very good reason. A watercolor set can be used with very little setup and few accessories (really, just watercolor paper and a brush will do.)
A beginner can learn to watercolor in mere days, and experienced painters find years of satisfaction in their watercolor collections.
It's a perfect "life transition" gift, e.g., for someone graduating, retiring, or heading off to a new city. Watercolor is a great way to explore new surroundings.
On a budget?
An inexpensive gift can still be thoughtful, ethical, and high-quality. Try one of these—
CLUTCH PENCILS (starting at $6.95) These jumbo mechanical pencils are both useful and cool-looking. Great for anyone who draws.
VAN GOGH WATERCOLOR POCKET BOXES ($35) Even the brush is included! Made in the Netherlands by Royal Talens.
EMOTT MECHANICAL COLORED PENCIL SETS ($13.95) Made in Japan & not easily found in the USA.
Give something subversive
Everybody loves an eyebrow-raising gift (as long as it's given in the right company.)
KRINK GRAFFITI MARKERS ($14+) They'll feel like a creative outlaw with the ultra-permanent markers from NYC graffiti brand KRINK.
GLASS LABWARE ($7.50+) This stuff makes you look like an evil scientist, but there's nothing better for watercolor studios.
NO SMOKING PENCIL ($1.50) It's just a pencil, but you might do a double-take
Don't forget the basics
If you're looking for the last little thing to finish shopping for your favorite artist, don't forget about studio staples like markers, masking tape, and brushes.
SAKURA MICRON PENS ($3.05) Especially popular with artists who use watercolor and gouache, because Micron ink is waterproof when dry.
TINTORETTO DETAIL BRUSH SET ($20) Five Italian-made brushes for a very attractive price.
GIANT YELLOW SPONGE ($6.29) No, I'm not kidding. The perfect sponge is a big deal in the artist's studio. Made in the USA.
Check out our curated selection of books
We've got great instructional titles, richly illustrated art books, and a colorful selection of comics. Drop into our Bookshop and check a few people off your list.
THE WORK OF ART ($45) A gorgeous new survey of the artmaking process, featuring rare excerpts and photos from a wide range of artists
DARE TO SKETCH ($25) Our most popular book on urban sketching, by one of the luminaries of the field
BERLIN TYPOGRAPHY ($17) A compact, full-color photo book for type nerds like me
