Do you have an aspiring artist on your shopping list this year? Here are some wonderful ideas to get you started on your shopping. We love to be creative in our home, each of my kids got art kits for Christmas a few years ago and they have been well loved and used.
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How Pick A Gift for Your Kids
When looking for art kit for your child make sure to look to the level of skill that it holds. Are there too many mediums to work with for your child and they are going to be overwhelmed by them?
Another big thing to look at is the size of the materials. Chunky pencils and markers are going to be for younger aspiring artists, while thinner, smaller ones for more refined fine motor skills.
Finding More for Aspiring Artists
Outschool has a great selection of online art and drawing classes for a variety of ages.
Curiosity Stream is a great source for learning about past artists, and art.
Gift Ideas for Aspiring Artists
Gifts to inspire young artists.
Sunnyglade 185 Pieces Double Sided Trifold Easel Art Set, Drawing Art Box with Oil Pastels, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Paint Brush, Watercolor Cakes, Sketch Pad
This great art set includes all types of coloring and drawing materials for artists of all ages - especially for any child who loves to doodle or wants to inspire and enjoy the joy of painting. Multiple tools equipped to meet all your drawing needs. Bright and colorful to inspire kids creative side.
Art 101 142-Piece Wood Art Set Amazon Exclusive
Includes 24 Premium Core Colored Pencils which color, shade, and blend beautifully. A variety of coloring and painting mediums, including crayons, oil pastels, and watercolors. Comes in a deluxe wooden carrying case with a drawer to easily organize your supplies.
Kids Art Set for Girls – 28 Piece Acrylic Painting Supplies Kit with Storage Bag, 12 Washable Paints, 1 Scratch Free Paint Easel, 6 Pre-Stenciled Canvases 8 x 10 inches, 5 Brushes, 10 Well Palette
28-Piece Kids Painting Set with Storage Bag has everything you need to create incredible masterpieces including: 6 Pre-Stenciled Castle, Unicorn, Butterfly and Flower Themed Canvases
US Art Supply 82 Piece Deluxe Art Creativity Set in Wooden Case, Wood Desk Easel and Bonus 20 Additional Pieces - Deluxe Art Set
Solid Solana Adjustable Wood Desktop Table Easel with Drawer. Wood Box Drawing Set Includes: 24 colored pencils, 24 oil pastels, 24 watercolor cakes, 3 Mixing trays, 2 drawing pencils, 2 paint brushes, sharpener, sanding block, eraser.
Make Your Own Comic Book – Comic Book Pages
Blank comic book pages can be used easily with all grade levels.
The Drawing Book for Kids: 365 Daily Things to Draw, Step by Step (Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Books)
The most comprehensive how to draw book for kids! This children's drawing book gives you 365 things to draw every day for an entire year - animals, objects, food, plants, vehicles, sports, holidays and more. Every mini drawing lesson is broken down into easy to follow step by step instructions, so that all budding artists can create a masterpiece.
How to Draw Cute Stuff: Draw Anything and Everything in the Cutest Style Ever! (Volume 1)
Draw anything and everything—people, animals, and things—and make it CUTE. It’s easy! Budding artists just have to pick up their pencils, pens, crayons, or gel markers and follow these step-by-step how-to sequences.
The Beginner Art Book for Kids: Learn How to Draw, Paint, Sculpt, and More!
Come along on an artistic adventure with The Beginner Art Book for Kids. This creative compendium is the latest and greatest in art books for kids, packed full of imaginative art projects and inspiration for budding artists aged 7 to 10―or for anyone who wants to get started making art.
365 Days of Art: A Creative Exercise for Every Day of the Year
365 Days of Art is an inspiring journal designed to help readers and budding artists nurture their creativity and explore their feelings through the medium of art. Featuring an activity for every day of the year, from simple tasks like drawing shapes and lines, to more mindful exercises like coloring-in, painting with primary colors, and drawing what you see.
MISULOVE Metallic Marker Pens, Set of 10 Colors Paint Markers for Black Paper, Rock Painting, Scrapbooking Crafts, Card Making, Ceramics, DIY Photo Album, Ceramic, Glass and More(Medium tip)
Great colors, Rich metallic color, metallic markers add an extra sleek sheen to homemade cards crafts and colorful art projects. set of 10
US Art Supply 133pc Deluxe Artist Painting Set with Aluminum and Wood Easels, Paint and Accessories
Lightweight Aluminum Field Easel with Adjustable Legs & Easy turn adjustable knobs for quick height & angle adjustments & Solana Adjustable Wood Desk Easel.
Castle Art Supplies 120 Colored Pencils Zip-Up Set perfect for Adults Artists | Smooth color cores and coloring pencils for blending & layering in a strong travel case
A selection of 120 premium colored vibrant pencils have fast become the ‘pencil of choice’ for thousands of artists and colorists who “love these” pencils and use them to create beautiful artwork in this popular, easy-to-use medium.
Vigorfun Deluxe Art Set in Wooden Case, with Soft & Oil Pastels, Acrylic & Watercolor Paints, Water Color, Sketching, Charcoal & Colored Pencils, Watercolor Cakes and Tools (Wooden)
- Exclusive deluxe drawing art kits for and intro art supplies for the beginner.