We all have people in our lives who love art & craft. What’s the one thing that goes in our minds when searching for a memorable gift for them? Mostly it is ‘if someone could help me decide what would be a nice gift for her/ him.’
Over the years I have received so many requests from my friends and family to suggest a good gift for their artist buddy. So, here is a list of useful gifts that will bring a huge smile to your friend’s face and earn you some brownie points!!!
1. Paint By Numbers Kit
It’s not just a painting kit, Paint By Numbers is an experience; a relaxing and therapeutic experience. The painting process is meditative and the end result looks professional and worthy of a wall. A perfect gift for a special occasion. In this kit, you receive
- a blank painting canvas divided down into numbered areas
- a set of numbered acrylic paints corresponding to canvas areas
- a paint brush set
You may order a framed version or just a canvas. I’d suggest going for a framed version as its easier to manage. A loose canvas might get spoilt during the process. Here are some of the paintings from the collection that I love.
2. Complete Art Sets
Well, there is no reason why an art lover wouldn’t love a variety of art supplies. Art sets that include various colours, paint palettes, brush sets, canvas, books, easels, aprons, etc. are all time favourites. Imagine the look on their face when they would open the huge box of supplies. It would be totally worth it!
3. Adult Colouring Books
Colouring books are great gifts for busy people who do not have the time to have elaborate painting sessions but still want to work on some creative projects. Colouring these books helps in relaxing and are an easy way to catch up on the long-forgotten hobby. You can pair these with some colouring pencils for a complete gift set.
4. For the Sketchers
If you know that your friend is into sketching, good quality sketching kits would be very useful for them. These kits have everything that a sketcher would need, from pencils to erasers & sketch pad.
5. Mini kits for the artists who like to travel
Mini art sets are perfect for people who love painting outdoors or while travelling. Their compact size makes it perfect for them to be carried around in a small bag, ready to be used at a perfect time or a location.
6. Gifts for digital artists
In this world of internet of things, art has also gone digital! Do you know a friend of yours who makes great art and he/ she should pursue profession out of it? Gifting them a platform to digitize their art would really be an asset to their craft.
Drawing monitor with digital pen for digital drawing
Digital drawing tablet with stylus
Digital pen for touchscreen phones & tablets
7. A collection of useful gifts
We all want to give memorable, meaningful and unique gifts to our special friends. Here is a list of economic yet useful gifts that will win hearts. These can make any artist’s life easier!
Compact easel for better posture
Apron to protect clothes while doing art
Compact storage box for art supplies
I hope you’ve got gift inspirations for your art lover friend. Sometimes, a small meaningful gift creates wonders in one’s life. If you feel a friend of yours has given up on his/ her artistic hobby due to any reason, give them a small gift such as above to encourage them to get back at it.
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Neha is the ideator behind Colours & Smiles. While working full-time, she is trying to make more space for art & craft hobby in her life. She strongly believes in the therapeutic benefits of practising art & craft and wants to encourage more & more people to pursue artistic hobbies.