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Are you looking for a gift for an artist and you aren't sure of what to buy? Do you want to make sure that you give him or her something that you know will be used and appreciated? Well, I'm here to make your task simple and delightful. Here's a short list of the gifts requested most often by artists.
Artists always need new brushes as their old ones become worn out with use; therefore, brush sets are always a much appreciated gift. As well, sets allow you to buy a wide variety of brushes, each with a differently shaped tip. It is these tips that have a large influence on how the paint goes on the canvas; the greater the variety of brushes, the better the final painting will look.
Carrying cases are useful if the artist likes to paint while traveling. Cases come in a wide variety of sizes, so choose a size that will fit the size of the canvas the artist usually likes to paint on. It should also have several compartments to hold other supplies, like brushes and paint. Finally, make sure that it has sturdy straps to ensure that it will be easy to carry around.
Easels are useful gifts because most artists find it easier to paint or draw when they are working with an easel, as opposed to working on a table. Easels provide an upright working surface, which helps to prevent back strain. They come in many different sizes, including travel models which are easy to fold and carry around.
As with many hobbies, the supplies soon start to pile up. That's why storage solutions are a good gift idea. They help to keep the artist organized and make it easily to see which supplies the artist already has. Another benefit of a good storage system is that it provides an area to store smaller supplies, like paint and brushes, instead of having them scattered about and creating clutter.
Even if the final painting is done on canvas, many artists prefer to first sketch out a painting on paper. Or the artist may prefer to paint on a thick sheet of paper and then have it framed in order to protect the painting. To accommodate such a wide range of uses, there are many different types of paper that are suited for a particular use. Thick, slightly rough paper is better suited for paints, such as watercolours or acrylic. Thin, smooth paper is perfect for drawing or sketching by pen or pencil.
Every artist wants something to paint on, so why not buy him or her some canvas? Canvas is thick, slightly rough and provides a sturdy surface to work on. It holds paint well, without the fear of the paint leaking out the back. Usually canvas is not framed or covered with glass. Instead, it can be displayed on a small easel or it can have a wood frame on the back, which allows the canvas to be hung on the wall.
When it comes to paint, you have two choices. The first choice is to buy the artist his or her favourite type of paint, such as watercolour, oils or acrylic. The second choice is to buy a specialty type of paint, to let the artist try something new. Either way, it's a sure hit that will get used up fast!
When in doubt, buy a gift certificate. This will allow the artist to choose which supplies he or she needs the most or something new that he or she has always wanted to try out. Satisfaction guaranteed every time!
I hope that these ideas have helped you to choose the perfect gift for that special artist in your life. For more ideas, please visit our Painting & Drawing pages in our Crafts section.
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