Best gifts for artists: UK ideas for Christmas and beyond
Artisan Haus Team
If you are searching for thoughtful gifts for artists in the UK, it can be hard to know
where to start. This UK-focused guide rounds up the best gifts for artists – from
luxury paint sets to unusual studio accessories – so you can find something they
will genuinely use and love.
These are ideal Christmas gifts for artists, but they work just as well for
birthdays, graduations and new-studio celebrations. From small, unusual gifts for
artists UK shoppers can send by post, to more indulgent luxury gifts for artists,
every idea here has been chosen with creative people in mind.
How to choose gifts for artists UK shoppers will love
Think about how they work – are you looking for gifts for artists who draw,
or do they mainly paint in oils and watercolour?
Upgrade everyday tools – beautiful palettes, brush rests and pen holders make
lovely, practical gifts for artists who paint or sketch.
Consider portability – compact workstations and easel boxes are brilliant for
kitchen-table creatives and students.
Beautiful and practical gifts for artists
A complete egg tempera paint making kit – one of the most indulgent luxury gifts for artists
who love traditional techniques and would cherish a special Christmas gift for an artist.
Currently around £75. Vials of richly coloured cadmium and cobalt pigments – a beautiful choice if you are
looking for gifts for artists who paint and enjoy mixing their own colours.
Prices are around £70. A wooden tabletop easel box with storage for paints and brushes – one of the best gifts
for artists working in small spaces or on the kitchen table.
It is currently about £39.99. A handmade ceramic paintbrush holder with a glossy blue-green drip glaze – a stylish,
practical piece and one of the prettiest unusual gifts for artists UK shoppers can order
online. Expect to pay around £25. A complete pottery starter kit with clay, tools and varnish – ideal if you want unusual gifts
for artists in the UK who fancy trying ceramics at home.
Prices start from about £35. A handmade artist’s watercolour sketchbook with deckled edges and a painted cover – one of the
loveliest gifts for watercolour artists, especially those inspired by nature.
Currently around £23.50. Solid oak pen and brush holders wrapped in William Morris prints – charming gifts for artists
who draw and love classic Arts and Crafts pattern.
These are usually around £18. A slim set of handmade ceramic brush rests – perfect stocking-size Christmas gifts for artists
who like a tidy workspace. Prices are around £9.80. A mini ceramic watercolour palette with an integrated brush rest – a sweet, practical idea if you
are browsing gifts for artists who paint on the go or outdoors.
This one is about £21.99. A compact hobby workstation with racks for paints, tools and a cutting mat – a clever organiser
that definitely belongs in the category of luxury gifts for artists and serious makers.
It is currently on sale for around £34.
Are these gifts just for Christmas?
Although these are highlighted as Christmas gifts for artists, every piece here is
designed to be useful all year round – from studio upgrades to beautiful tools they will
reach for every day.
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