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Gift finder · 19 ideas · checked September 2026

Gifts for artists

Quality paints, a drawing tablet and supplies that take their art seriously.

  1. #1 · about $8 · ages 3–10

    Sticker books

    Hundreds of stickers to put everywhere.

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  2. #2 · about $12 · ages 3–8

    Sidewalk chalk bucket

    Cheap, cheerful and the start of every hopscotch game.

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  3. #3 · about $18 · ages 1–4

    Water-reveal drawing mat

    Mess-free drawing: marks appear with water and fade away.

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  4. #4 · about $25

    Paint-by-numbers kit for adults

    A relaxing project with a frameable result.

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  5. #5 · about $30 · ages 4–12

    Art supply case

    Crayons, markers, pencils and paints in one carry case.

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  6. #6 · about $30 · ages 8–17

    Sketchbook and pro art pencils

    Grown-up quality supplies say you take their art seriously.

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  7. #7 · about $30

    Ring light for phone

    Better selfies, better videos, better video calls.

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  8. #8 · about $30

    Scratch-off world map

    Scratch away every country you visit.

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  9. #9 · about $40 · ages 4–10

    Kids' camera

    A tough, simple camera that lets them see the world their way.

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  10. #10 · about $40

    Star map of a special night

    The sky as it looked on the night you met, framed.

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  11. #11 · about $40

    Watercolor set (artist quality)

    Rich pigments and good brushes for real paintings.

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  12. #12 · about $45

    Personalized map print of their hometown

    A framed map of a place that matters to them.

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  13. #13 · about $50

    Personalized pet portrait

    Their dog or cat as a painted portrait.

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  14. #14 · about $55 · ages 2–6

    Toddler art easel

    Chalkboard one side, whiteboard the other, paper roll on top.

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  15. #15 · about $60 · ages 8–14

    Pottery wheel for kids

    Real clay, real spinning wheel — messy and wonderful.

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  16. #16 · about $60

    Custom family portrait illustration

    An artist draws the family (or the pets) from your photos.

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  17. #17 · about $70

    Drawing tablet

    Digital drawing that feels like pen on paper.

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  18. #18 · about $75

    Instant camera

    Prints photos on the spot — perfect for parties and friends' walls.

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  19. #19 · about $90

    Polaroid photo printer

    Prints photos straight from their phone for scrapbooks and walls.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

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  1. #1 · about $25

    Paint-by-numbers kit for adults

    A relaxing project with a frameable result.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  2. #2 · about $40

    Watercolor set (artist quality)

    Rich pigments and good brushes for real paintings.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  3. #3 · about $50

    Personalized pet portrait

    Their dog or cat as a painted portrait.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  4. #4 · about $40

    Star map of a special night

    The sky as it looked on the night you met, framed.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  5. #5 · about $45

    Personalized map print of their hometown

    A framed map of a place that matters to them.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  6. #6 · about $60

    Custom family portrait illustration

    An artist draws the family (or the pets) from your photos.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  7. #7 · about $8

    Pocket-size notebook

    For lists, ideas and doodles.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  8. #8 · about $10

    Mini flashlight

    Bright, tiny and always handy.

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  9. #9 · about $15

    Beef jerky variety pack

    Salty, savory and gone by noon.

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  10. #10 · about $20

    Personalized bottle opener

    Wall-mounted with his name — catches the caps.

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  11. #11 · about $20

    Rechargeable batteries

    For all the new toys that don't include batteries.

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  12. #12 · about $20

    Golf towel and divot tool set

    Small upgrades every golfer uses each round.

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