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The Ultimate Gift Guide: What Artists Actually Want
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items With 15+ years of experience, I’ve learned that artists tend to appreciate high-quality, thoughtfully chosen supplies rather than generic kits. Artists often want things non-artists wouldn’t think of
so here’s a guide to what artists actually want.
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Traditional Artists
Digital Artists
Traditional Artists
These sketchbooks are some of the best ; packed with pages and built to last. They also offer paper options for nearly every art medium.
Canson Sketchbooks
These are the best acrylic paints I’ve ever used!!! The colors are rich and gorgeous, the paint goes on incredibly smooth, and I’ve had no issues with them. Definitely a must-have for acrylic artists.
Blick Paint Sets
One of the best fineliner pens on the market. Once you try Microns, you’ll never go back ; they have rich pigment, durable tips, and come in multiple colors.
SAKURA Micron Fineliner Pens
The best white pens on the market. I’ve relied on them for years, and they’ve never let me down. The white pigment is always strong.
My tip for first-time users: try writing on your skin first to get the ink flowing.
SAKURA Gelly Roll Pens
The best colored pencils on the market; vibrant, gorgeous colors with an amazing range to choose from.
Prisma-color Pencils Set
Not for beginners!
These are truly some of the best alcohol markers on the market. Professional quality, vibrant, and an amazing experience to work with.
I listed more beginner friendly markers in this list
COPIC Markers
A more affordable, beginner-friendly alternative to Copics. I’ve tried many, and they’re all excellent; great quality and easy to use.
Prisma-color Markers
My go-to lining marker. This size is perfect for detailed lines with amazing depth. Seriously underrated and one of the best I’ve ever used.
Faber-Castell Ink Marker
I love this easel! It’s compact and folds up easily for storage or travel, yet it’s sturdy enough to hold your work securely. Perfect for artists who need portability!
Tabletop Easel Micheals
The juiciest markers I’ve ever used! They work great on paper and perform well on other surfaces too.
These are perfect for artists who focus on more simplistic or minimalistic styles.
Posca Paint Markers
These markers work really well and are affordable, with great brush tips and vibrant colors.
Ohuhu Markers
Copic Ciao is more beginner-friendly and affordable, while working just as well as the original.
COPIC Ciao Markers
Winsor & Newton is a high-end watercolor brand, but it’s absolutely worth it. The quality is amazing, the colors are gorgeous, and they blend beautifully smooth.
Winsor & Newton Watercolors
A must-have for artists who use charcoal or colored pencils. They’re durable, long-lasting, and have a great amount of pages.
Strathmore Grey Toned Sketchbook
Such a cute, spacious storage option for all your markers.
Ohuhu Bamboo Marker Organizer
Want to level up your art game? An electric eraser is fast, easy, and super convenient.
Electric Eraser
This rolling cart would be great for artists, with lots of storage space and easy access to all your supplies!
Rolling Cart
Digital Artists
Absolutely life-changing for digital artists! The pencil works flawlessly with no lag, the tip lasts forever, it charges quickly, and the customizable buttons make drawing so much easier.
Apple Pencil Pro
An excellent tablet for beginners and professionals! While Wacom is the leading brand, their tablets can be expensive…this one is budget-friendly and performs beautifully!
Wacom Intuos Tablet