8 Gift Ideas for an Artist

What to Give an Artist?

If you’ve already asked the artist in your life what they want for Christmas and got the answer “I don’t know” or “nothing,” you’re in the right place.

Have you taken a look at our 400 gift ideas? You’ll find everything you could give an artist there.

If you’re looking for more specific ideas, ARTMIE has put together some great suggestions for creative Christmas gifts for an artist.

So this year, you’ll have one less worry and one more happy artist. :)

For the Artist Who Already Has “Everything”

Every artist loves brushes. It’s an addiction: one brush is never enough, and you can never have too many. If the artist in your life paints with acrylic paints, a brush set is the perfect surprise for a painter.

Artists around the world love the world-famous brushes from brands like Da Vinci, Roubloff, and Royal&Langnickel.

Support their creativity with, for example Da Vinci brush sets. Along with this set, you’ll find plenty of other brush sets in our selection. You’re sure to find one that catches your eye and makes the right gift, guaranteed to delight any painter..

Gift Idea for a Watercolor Lover

Watercolor is a captivating technique with a special place in artists’ hearts. Another gift idea for an artist is an attractive watercolor set from the popular brand Nevskaya Palitra.

These watercolors in a royal blue wooden case are sure to shine under the Christmas tree. Artists around the world paint magical works with these paints, bringing them to life right on paper.

This gift lets an artist create a new world. See how beautiful this elegant set looks. We also recommend exploring the other watercolor favorites from renowned global brands. Unwrapping quality under the Christmas tree is every artist's dream.

A Gift for the Traditional Painter

The traditional technique of painting with oil paints has a wonderful history filled with famous artists, breathtaking works, and brilliant ideas.

If you're looking for a gift for an artist who loves paints, painting, and art is their whole world, a wooden box of oil paints will be their companion down to the very last drop of oil paint.

The art brand Rembrandt is highly regarded among artists. With this gift, the journey into art will be an amazing adventure that the artist will be grateful for.

...and who knows, maybe this gift will bring a new Van Gogh or Rembrandt into the world.

A Gift Tip for the Experimenter

There are as many different artists in the world as there are shades of paint.

If you're looking for art gifts for an experimenter, here's our perfect tip: Prisme Fantasy effect paints by Pebeo.

These paints have such a wide range of uses that they can make an artist's head spin… and the possibilities are endless. The paint creates such beautiful cells that the effect is hypnotic.

The world of art is amazing and surprising, and these paints are perfect proof. An artist can use them on metal, wood, ceramic, canvas, glass, terracotta, porcelain, mirrors, and even jewelry. This gift will make the artist feel on top of the world. Find sets and individual effect paints >> here .

Something for the Youngest Artists

Supporting children's talent at Christmas is the best investment in a child's personal growth and skills. A young Picasso can practice their imagination, explore colors, and develop fine motor skills. If you're looking for something creative and educational for a little creator, you'll love our selection of creative gifts for kids.

I Wish for... a Large Art Set and a Sturdy Easel

The right art supplies are essential for anyone who wants to fully develop their talent.

For beginning artists who enjoy trying new techniques and styles, an art set is a great gift that opens the door to the world of art. Art sets, and cases not only provide all the supplies needed for drawing and painting, but many sets also include a painting easel. What makes this gift even more appealing is that all these supplies are stored in a portable case that you can take anywhere.

With a practical case, you can take your studio anywhere, to a café or out into nature. Simply go wherever inspiration takes you. It's also a great gift for more experienced artists, who will appreciate having their art supplies close at hand and neatly organized.

A set like this would make any artist happy.

Want more gift ideas for artists?

As you get gifts ready to put under the tree, another question comes up: What should you wrap an artist’s gift in? At ARTMiE, you’ll also find plenty of pouches, wrapping paper, and gift tags. You’ll also find lots of decorations to give your home a festive Christmas feel.

For practical gift-givers, we have a gift idea that lets creative people choose art supplies according to their own wishes and ideas. They’re electronic gift cards. We’ve given them a little update this year, adding a few new, more trendy designs. We hope they’ll make a nice addition inside the envelope, which, according to surveys, is the most common gift after socks. Gift cards are also ideal if you’re leaving gift shopping until the last minute or simply running out of time.

Gifts for creative people under €25

You can choose a quality gift even on a smaller budget. Don’t believe it? We have plenty of ideas for under the Christmas tree, all within a €25 budget.