As soon as the leftovers are stashed away and the dishes are all done, it’s time to switch gears and start planning your shopping strategy for the holidays.
As you sit with your pumpkin pie and coffee, do a little web surfing for the best deals in gifts for everyone on your Christmas list.
If you’re looking for something to stuff an artist’s stocking, you’ll find everything an artist wants and needs.
From extravagant to practical, you’ll find gifts in every price range to make it a special day for your favorite artist.
Canson Universal Sketch Pad
Canson Universal Sketch Pad ASIN B000A7JJF0
A big part of an artist’s creative process is sketching, and this is a perfect gift to keep your artist’s creative juices flowing.
The spiral bound pad is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches, so it’s easy to carry anywhere.
The 100 sheets are acid free, 65-pound weight and are great for pencil, pen or drybrush.
Fiskar Gel Pen 48 Piece Value Pack
Fiskar Gel Pen 48 Piece Value Pack ASIN B000S161FO
This collection of gel pens includes neon, glitter, metallic and swirls, so you have infinite choices of colors and effects.
The ink is opaque, so it works great on both dark and light papers.
Acid free ingredients ensures your masterpiece remains crisp and clear when used on acid free supports.
The pen tips are 0.8 to 1.0 mm, for sharp, precise lines.
Art Alternative Canvas Panels
Art Alternative Canvas Panels – Pack of 12 ASIN B00251EVPW
An artist can always use more support, and in this case, we’re talking about things on which to paint.
These canvas panels by Art Alternative are sure to be appreciated by any artist painting with oil or acrylics.
This 12 pack of 8 x 10 inch panels are cotton canvas and primed with acrylic gesso, so they’re perfect for oil, acrylic and mixed media.
Liquitex Basic Acrylic Paint Tube Set
Liquitex Basic Acrylic Paint Tube 36 Piece Set ASIN B000JESVA8
Liquitex makes a good, consistent paint that’s thick, creamy and mixes well with other acrylic paint brands. This set contains every color you could ever want and the size is just right for your plein aire paint set.
The 22 ml tubes may not be the size you want in your studio, but an artist isn’t always painting heroic canvases or murals. Just add a large tube of white, a few brushes and a canvas or two and you’re ready for an afternoon painting in the wilds of a nearby park or your own back yard.
Acrylic Painting For Dummies
Acrylic Painting For Dummies ASIN B004NNV0KE
Dummies books have been popular for years, and this one is just as informative and easy to use as its predecessors are. The only difference with this book is it’s a Kindle version. Now you can take your Dummy’s book with you wherever you and your Kindle go, so you can learn the basics of acrylic painting while you’re waiting in line, riding the bus or between classes in the coffee shop.
Acrylic Painting For Dummies is packed with information and loads of step-by-step illustrations with a variety of projects. There are tricks and tips on many styles of painting, and explains how to use a number of additives for creating different effects. You’ll appreciate the exercises and projects that will get your creative juices flowing.
Sable Watercolor Brush Set
Rhapsody Kolinsky Sable Watercolor Brush Set Of 5 Watercolor Brushes ASIN B0049UVKCO
Now we’re getting to the extravagant with this lovely set of Kolinsky sable brushes. Every watercolorist covets Kolinsky brushes, and this set of five will make the artist on your Christmas list the envy of everyone in their circle.
This set includes brushes in size 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 and are perfect for fine detail work. The brushes come in their own carrying case and will be a treasured gift for years to come.
Daylight Professional Artist’s Lamp
Daylight U33200 Professional Artist’s Lamp ASIN B000GDMBHQ
Lighting is as important to an artist as paints and brushes, and although this is a costly item, it isn’t extravagant when an artist is working in a poorly-lit space. This artist’s lamp will make your artist’s eyes light up with delight and knock you up several rungs on the favorite relative list.
This lamp easily clamps on a tabletop or easel, so it’s versatile for every artist. The head joint allows the light to rotate 320 degrees and the arm is flexible, so it can be adjusted to any position. It uses an 18 watt energy saving tube bulb that produces a clean, white light that’s allows an artist to paint in any lighting condition.
