There are many gifts that you can get for an artist for Christmas. Artists don't just love to create art. They love to look at it, too. If you've ever browsed a museum with an artist, you know exactly what they like and dislike. Whether your recipient is a starving student or a seasoned professional, there is an art-related gift he would love to have. The gifts available cover a wide range to suit any budget. Instructions
Browse sculpture, paintings and fine art prints for your artist friend or loved one. Be absolutely sure that you know what style of art they prefer before putting your money down on expensive art works. Look in galleries to find the best quality works. If you'd like to save some money, try looking at estate sales. However, be sure to check the provenance of any piece of fine art before you buy. If there is no way to tell where the piece came from, be prepared to walk away from the sale.
Give the gift of materials. Artists always need paints, brushes, colored pencils, pastels, canvases and paper. Other supplies such as kneaded erasers, storage containers for leftover paint, palettes and palette knives are also very welcome. Also consider giving storage containers to help the artist organize his brushes and paints.
Consider purchasing art classes for the artist. Make sure that you consult with him about his schedule before arranging the class. If you can't, think about getting him a gift certificate for art classes. Another option is to set up sessions with a model so that he can practice his drawing skills.
Browse for a quality easel. An easel is an essential piece of equipment for a painter who really wants to shine. It's especially helpful for a student or a professional painter. There are extremely elaborate and finely crafted easels that cost thousands of dollars. However, a basic, well-built easel will probably do for most artists. If he works with smaller canvasses, an A-frame easel will be sufficient. However, if his canvasses seem bigger than he is, consider getting an H-frame easel.
Look for books on art. Try to find out what artists your friend or family member likes best, and get a book that's filled with pictures of their work. This is a particularly nice gift for artists who love the great masters, such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Da Vinci. If he's always talking about Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescos but can't afford to fly to Italy to see them in person, get him a large, colorful book on that subject. Artists also welcome instructional books about art techniques.
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