If you have an artist in your life with an upcoming birthday, a gift of art supplies is always appreciated.
Artists go through a lot of costly supplies and materials, so paints, brushes, canvases or any other consumables will certainly be appreciated.
Furnishing a studio can also be costly.
Taborets, easels and proper lighting are lasting gifts that make an artist’s job easier and are things they will use for many years.
These items are usually on every artist’s wish list, so check around your artist friend’s work area to see what they could really use.
Stanton 6 drawer Storage Cart
Stanton 6 drawer Storage Cart ASIN: B003H73Y9W
Every artist needs a place to store his supplies that is easy to access and provides adequate space for a variety of small items. This 6-drawer storage center is a perfect utility cart. It comes with casters for mobility and is built of solid hardwood for a lifetime of use.
Stanton has created a compact, attractive rolling cart that’s only 26″H x 15.5″W x 14″D and comes pre-assembled, so it’s ready to use immediately. The hardwood construction is finished with a multi-step process of paint and sealer for durability and good looks that will last for years.
Clamp Mounting Combination Lamp
Clamp Mounting Combination Lamp with Adjustable Metal Arm ASIN: B00251GEZC
This adjustable arm lamp is a table-mounted unit, so it clamps onto the edge of a desk or worktable. This makes it perfect for an artist working at a table to illuminate his canvas. It also is great for lighting still life setups or spotlighting specific subjects.
The light has both fluorescent and incandescent lighting with independent rocker switches, so you can choose from either light source or both at the same time. The lamp has a spring-balanced arm that swings and has a 45-inch span. The arm and shade angle are easy to adjust with large thumb knobs and the shade is 10 inches in diameter.
Built with all metal construction, electronic ballast and a heavy-duty mounting clamp, this reasonably priced lamp will be indispensable for providing bright, positional lighting to an artist’s studio.
Royal Golden 7 Piece Brush Set
Royal Golden Taklon 7 Piece Specialty Artist Brush Set – Rset-Rg7 ASIN: B000WOTCXA
Although a good paintbrush can last for some time, a great gift for any artist is a new set of brushes. Royal and Langnickel creates some of the best economical brushes with their Golden line, so you don’t need to spend a lot for a gift that will be used daily.
This set of seven professional quality brushes for watercolor and acrylics includes a ¾-inch wash, number 2 utility brush, number 6 shader, ¼-inch angular, number 2 filbert, number 5/0 and number 1 liner brush.
These synthetic bristles have a natural spring that keeps the brush shape and holds a fine point. The nickel ferrule is double crimped to kiln dried hardwood handles for a durable instrument that is a delight to use and will withstand hard daily use.
Darice Stretched Canvas
Darice 8-Inch-by-10-Inch Stretched Canvas, 2-Pack ASIN: B004GXBXYO
Darice has been making quality art and craft products for years, and their stretched canvases are no exception.
This pack of two 8-inch x 10-inch canvases are made of standard wooden stretching bars and acid free cotton canvas.
The canvas surface is double primed with acrylic gesso and finished with a medium tooth to hold either oil or acrylic paint.
Art Advantage Acrylic Paint Set
Art Advantage 2-1/2-Ounce Tube Acrylic Paint Set, 12 Colors ASIN: B0044TR60U
Art Advantage has put together a set of acrylic paints that’s a real bang for your buck. This package contains 12 colors of paints for a rainbow of hues to please every artist.
The 2-1/2-ounce tubes include Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Permanent Green Light, Permanent Green Deep, Ultramarine Blue, Dioxazine Purple, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber and Mars Black.
These paints are smooth, creamy and have good coverage. The quality is better than expected for economy paints, and the price makes them affordable for every budget.
