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4 Unique Gifts for the Artist in Your Life

When someone has a specific interest – be it a movie, a sport, or art – we tend to want to buy them things relating to that interest. It should be an easy task: someone likes art, so you buy them something art-related. However, it’s not always that simple. The truth is that doing this can be harder than buying them a generic gift, since everyone likely always buys art-related items for them, meaning it can be a struggle to find something they don’t have yet. That’s why we’ve put together this handy list of unique gifts to buy for the artist in your life.

Something out of their comfort zone

Most artists have a preferred art medium that they stick to, but everyone knows that a well-rounded artist never limits themselves. It could be fun for them to have the opportunity to explore some art forms they’ve never tried before. For example, if someone is used to painting portraits, you could get them the materials needed to create sculptures. Even if it’s not their next great passion, they’ll likely learn something valuable from the experience. Another unique form of art they can dabble in is graffiti. You can help them explore this by getting them graffiti art markers.

Customize a product by putting their art on it

If you feel like there’s nothing you can get them that they don’t already own, and you’re about to give up on getting something relating to art – think again. A great way of getting them something unique, but still artistic, is to put their artwork on a custom item of your choice. Mugs, notebooks, t-shirts . . . the possibilities are limitless. If the artist in your life creates paintings, sketches, or digital art, simply use it to customize what would otherwise be a boring present. There are loads of ways to have fun with custom products.

Storage

Storage isn’t the most exciting gift on this list, but it is a practical one and one that will likely be appreciated by the artist you give it to. When people think of gifts for artists, they often think of the obvious things – paint, pencils, canvasses, and brushes. This means that every artist likely has an overflow of these products. And while they can be stuck in any old box, they tend to last longer if stored properly. If you need some inspiration, click here for clever ways of organizing craft supplies.

An art class

If the artist in your life is an aspiring artist, or wanting to branch out and expand their skills and knowledge, getting them a once-off art class is sure to be an amazing experience for them, and one that they will appreciate. This will offer them an opportunity to dip their toes in the water and try something new, without having to commit to an entire course or pay for it themselves. If they’re unsure about their future as an artist, this may motivate them and teach them that it’s never too late to go for art classes.