16 Gift Ideas For People Who Like To Paint

Help your loved one to create their next masterpiece with a painting gift that will allow them to indulge in their hobby even more.

Painting is a great hobby and passion to have.

As not only is a great outlet for your artistic and creative side, it's also a relaxing and enjoyable pastime.

And painting has even been said to improve a persons concentration. memory, and problem solving skills too.

So if you have a loved one who enjoys painting, getting them a gift that can enhance the whole painting experience is a really thoughtful thing to do.

And each of the following gift ideas for people who like to paint can do just that.

1. A Fresh Artists Apron For Them To Wear

Our first gift idea for painters on this list is to get them a fresh artists apron.

As their existing apron is bound to be covered in paint and you can never have too many.

So check out the Conda Art bib apron as this one is ideal for painting in and even has a pouch to hold their brushes and tools too.

2. A New Set Of Paint Brushes

While the brushes a painter prefers to use will always be down to them, they can never have too many good brushes to choose from.

So getting them a new set of high quality paint brushes is a good gift idea, and even better if you already know which brand and type they like to use.

As different brushes are suited to different types of painting.

So I've given you an example set of brushes that would be good options for that specific kind of painting below.

3. A High Quality Set Of Paints Depending On Their Style

Getting an artist paints and materials can be a minefield, as everyone has their own preferences and favourites to use.

So if you choose this gift option then it might be an idea to check their kit first to see which types of brands and paints they already use.

But if you want to take a chance and surprise them, seek out a high quality brand for the paint style they use (oil, acrylic or watercolour) and I'm sure they will find good use for them.

And an example of a great paint set for artists that paint watercolours is the Schmincke Horadam Aquarell paint set.

4. A Set Of Palette Knives For Colour Mixing

Every painter needs a good set of palette knives for mixing up colours.

So something like the US Art Supply palette knife set makes for a great gift option.

As these palette knives are good quality and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

5. Some New Palettes To Mix Up On

They'll also need palette boards to mix up on, so you could add a few of these in with the palette knives set to make a colour mixing gift package.

As it can be handy to have multiple palettes to use if you are working on more than one painting at a time.

So getting them a couple of US Art Supply acrylic painting palettes can be a super useful gift idea.

6. A Brush Cleaner Cup For Their Water Based Paints

It's important to look after your brushes by cleaning them properly after each use.

So the gift of a paint brush cleaner cup or two can be a really good one for an artist that paints with water based paints.

With the Paint Puck brush cleaner cup being a nice choice, as this makes cleaning easy and also has holders for their brushes to hang and dry too.

7. A Rotating Brush Holder For Organised Painters

Having a functional brush holder is essential for anyone who likes to paint, as this gives them a place to keep their brushes organised and in good condition.

So the painter in your life will definitely appreciate the gift of a BlackLabMill rotating paint brush holder.

And this one even rotates too for ease of use.

8. An Artists Storage Box For All Their Tools

Artists also need a place to store all their paints, brushes and tools safely and securely.

So the gift of an art supply storage box such as the the US Art Supply artists storage box will always be a winner.

As this one has 10 drawers for them to store their stuff and stay organised.

9. A Portable Brush And Paint Storage Box

If you know a painter that travels to a studio to paint, then getting them a portable art supply storage box is the way to go.

As this will allow them to pack and transport everything they need easily and without fear of anything spilling or breaking.

And a great one for this is the ArtBin portable art supply box.

10. A Classy Brush Leather Roll Case

Another gift idea for a painter on the move is to get them a leather roll case to store their brushes in.

As these cases look super cool and are ideal for keeping their valuable paint brushes in tact.

So check out the Alta Andina leather brush roll case for one that would be ideal as a gift for a painter.

11. A Studio Quality Wooden Artists Easel

Having a high quality wooden easel to paint on can be a game changer for someone who likes to paint

So this is a gift idea that they'll absolutely adore for their studio or art room at home.

And these easels come in a range of styles and shapes, but a good example of an H-frame one is the US Art Supply wooden floor easel.

12. A Mahl Stick To Keep Their Painting Hand Steady

If you want to get someone who likes to paint a small gift that they may not have considered buying for themselves, then how about getting them a mahl stick.

As these sticks are great tools for holding an artists hand steady as they paint, while also preventing them from accidently smudging their work.

With a top choice here being the Creative Mark professional mahl stick.

13. An Educational Book About Painting

Helping a painter to improve their skills and become a better artist is a really lovely gift to give.

And you can do that in a small way by getting them a book that helps them to develop their painting knowledge and skills.

Now there are lots of different options here depending on their painting style and tastes.

But one book that gets a good recommendation from many artists is the Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter by James Gurney.

14. A Coffee Table Art Book For Them To Flick Through

Another gift idea for painters is to get them a coffee table art book featuring work by their favourite painters or artists.

As this will be a nice thing for them to have on display for their friends to flick through when they come over to visit.

However, if you're not sure who their favourite artists are, you could go for Art: The Definitive Visual Guide instead as this is a more general book covering a range of art styles and history.

15. A Coffee Mug Featuring A Painting Legend

I'm sure that even those of us who have never painted anything in their lives would know who Bob Ross is.

As this guy was an absolute legend on TV for many of us growing up with his mesmerising landscape paintings that seemed to appear so effortlessly from his paintbrush.

So a fun little gift for a painter is to get them this Bob Ross self painting coffee mug, which has a Bob Ross landscape style painting appear like magic when it's filled with hot water.

16. A Gift Card For Their Favourite Art Supply Store

As I've mentioned already, buying a painter art supplies can be a tricky thing to do as each person will have their own specific likes and preferences with regards to paints, brushes and tools.

So if you want a risk-free gift idea get them a gift card to use at their favourite art supply store.

As this way they can spend your money on exactly the things they want and need to be able to create their next masterpiece.

So something like the Blick gift card would be appreciated for sure if you don't want to take a chance on buying your own gifts.

Rounding Up

Painting is a wonderful hobby that allows people to express themselves creatively and emotionally, while also being a great stress buster.

So if you have an artist or budding artist around you, why not treat them to a little something to help them with their painting.

As each of the gift ideas for people who like to paint that I''ve featured here are ones that they'd find useful.

And may even help them take their painting game to the next level.