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 pastels, 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 PASTEL ARTISTS
Blick Artists’ Soft Pastel Set of 60 Half Sticks allows artists access to twice the color and twice the creative possibilities of full stick sets. $57.22 at dickblick.com.
The PanPastel Artist Pastels 20 Color Landscape Set is perfect for capturing the colors for landscapes and nature. Includes Sofft Tools. $142.59.
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
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
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
