When you know a craft-lover, an artistic gift may be just the right thing to spark some inspiration. They may love a starter project that dabbles in a new medium or appreciate a beautiful work of art. Artistic gifts make great presents for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions for people of all ages. Here are eight artistic gift ideas that any creative soul might like.
DIY Resin Kit
A starter resin kit for beginners is a satisfying project that doesn’t take a ton of effort to complete. Resin kits consist of liquid materials that are mixed together and dried to a solid and durable finish. You can use them to create jewelry, little dishes, coasters, ornaments, and other decorative items. Resin components can be hazardous, so this gift is best for an adult. Mod Podge makes a simple do-it-yourself resin kit which can be purchased with a wooden leaf plaque that will make a gorgeous finished project for your recipient.
Paint by Numbers Kit
While many people are crafty, not everyone has the skills needed to create a masterpiece painting. Paint by numbers kits makes painting beautiful works of art a cinch for anyone, from teens to seniors.
Remember color by number coloring books when you were a kid? The principle is the same. These kits come with a tinted and numbered canvas, pre-mixed paints labeled with numbers, and brushes. All you need to do is simply match the numbered paints to where they belong on the numbered canvas. You can find paint by number kits to recreate a well-known artist’s painting or custom order a canvas made from your own photograph.
Inspirational Art Prints
Anyone who loves to paint also appreciates a thoughtful and inspirational painting. Original paintings by an artist can get quite costly, so we suggest giving them inspirational prints that can be framed and hung on a wall. An art print can be a wonderful conversation starter when hosting guests, or it can simply inspire you with positive vibes every time you look at it.
Inkless Drawing Board
Sometimes, when an artist stares at a blank canvas, the permanence of paints, pens, and other mediums can make starting a project nerve-wracking. Making a mistake can cost them art supplies, which aren’t always cheap.
An inkless drawing board is a perfectly stress-free way to throw out ideas without wasting art materials. The board itself is filled with water, and the provided brush lets the artist draw with beautiful ink strokes. As the water dries, the image fades away and leaves a blank board for them to fill with ideas again. It’s a great way to sketch out compositions and record creative thoughts as they flow to the artist.
Therapy Dough
We all loved playing with playdough as kids, and now we can have the same enjoyment with a product designed for adults. Therapy Dough is colored dough made with a therapeutic scent, like lavender, orange, or eucalyptus. As you squish and mold this dough in your hands, it releases its wonderful scent to help relax and de-stress you.
Watercolor Colored Pencils
Watercolor paints are not the easiest paints to work with. Because they are transparent, they are extremely unforgiving if you make a mistake. It can take years to master this medium. Watercolor colored pencils, on the other hand, are perfect art mediums for children, adults, and seniors alike. You can use them to create a beautiful work of art that closely mimics the appearance and style of a watercolor painting. Starting with watercolor paper, simply color your design on the paper as you would with regular colored pencils. Then, use a brush to apply water to your designs. The water will make the watercolor pencil pigment soften and flow. They are extremely fun to experiment with!
Subscription to Adobe Products
If you’re shopping for a budding artist that wants to take their skills to the next level in this modern era, an Adobe subscription may be the gift for them. Programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom are professional tools used by many in the fields of design, illustration, and video editing.
Even if the person you’re shopping for is completely unfamiliar with these programs, there are plenty of free tutorials available. They will help the artist get started making beautiful works of art. You can purchase subscriptions to individual programs, or invest in entire collections.
Blank Personalized Journal
Anyone can purchase a blank journal or sketchbook. However, adding some personalization, like the recipient’s name and a meaningful phrase, elevates this gift to another level. Any artist will love to have a high-quality journal in a travel size that they can take with them anywhere. They can jot down ideas or sketch out practice drawings any time inspiration hits.
An Artist’s Gift Guide
We hope these artistic gift ideas have given you some inspiration! If not for an artistic recipient, then perhaps they have sparked the desire to get creative yourself. It’s never too late to get started on a new hobby and share it with your friends and family members.
Carolyn Mitchell is a freelance writer and content strategist with a passion for home décor. She can often be found re-painting and updating the furnishings in her home, and she is also a dedicated cat mom to two adorable kitties.