2025 Holiday Gifts for Artists – Compiled by Sarah Webb and Cherie Dawn Haas
It doesn’t have to be difficult to find a gift for the artist in your life. (Even if it seems like they have every art supply imaginable, there’s always something new to try!)
This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and even a special “gifts under $50” section. If you’re anything like us, a few of these might make it into your cart as gifts for yourself, too.
2025 GIFTS FOR WATERCOLOR ARTISTS
The Daniel Smith Watercolor Half Pan Set contains cool and warm primary colors, a secondary green, and four earth colors, with 12 empty half pans to add your own colors. Priced at $66.05 at dickblick.com.
The Blick Exclusive Da Vinci Casaneo and Cosmo- top Spin Synthetic Brushes Wood Box Set is made from top-quality birch wood and includes a variety of watercolor brushes. $75 at dickblick.com.
Nestled in a keepsake case, this special Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Studio Case contains a selection of key painting supplies and 12 tubes. $166.31 at dickblick.com.
For the EXTRA special artist in your life – A ticket to …
Paint along with 24 top watercolor artists from around the world as they demonstrate their tried-and-true techniques that will help you — or the lucky someone on your list — take your watercolor paintings to the next level at Watercolor Live, January 21-23, 2026.
Immortalize your art with the solid wood Eakins frame from ArtFrames.com. $77 at ArtFrames.com.
Make a statement in your studio or on a plein air outing with the Blick Noir French Easel by Julian! $120.99 at DickBlick.com.
Introducing the SeatPack by box N paint – a game-changing backpack with a built-in stool, designed for plein air artists who need to travel light and paint anywhere! $190 at boxnpaint.com.
The box N’ paint handcrafted pochade is compact, durable, and designed for fast, intuitive setup. Comes in pocket, small, and medium sizes, starting at $85 at boxnpaint.com.
GIFTS UNDER $50
Browse this collection of gifts for artists – all under $50!
The Blick Utility Apron offers all-day comfort and heavy-duty protection against splatters, stains, and dust for $26.39 at dickblick.com.
A gift subscription to PleinAir Magazine ($49.97), available here
Art dice for painting inspiration and fun; available on Etsy by TwoTumbleweeds for $19.95
Never lose your brushes with the Easel Brush Clip. Simply clip it to the side of your easel, studio or plein air! $27.97 at PaintTube.tv.
Paint Brush Ballpoint Pen set, available on Etsy from DrawHappinessStore for $4.95
Unlike other red lenses, these Paint by Note Value Specs $27.97 are specially created to remove all colors so you can see the notes, or values, in any scene or photo. Once you look through these, you may be surprised how far off your perceived value notes were!
Classic Fine Art Sticker Pack – 50 Waterproof Stickers of Famous Paintings, available on Etsy from StickEmUpCoo for $14.99
