Something like metallic acrylic paints is super unique and likely something they don’t already have.

Gift them a circular canvas that they can have fun playing around with. Or get them a black canvas. You certainly don’t see these every day.

Try something like these cute paintbrush rests that come in the shape of animals!

Pair this with some watercolor paper so they have all the supplies needed to get started right away.

Having their name or initials printed on the front is a fantastic way to let everyone know that this particular sketchbook belongs to your artist only. Or you can search for pre-made sketchbook that has their name or initial on it already.

You can also try some storage boxes that can be stowed away easily.

You can also try your hand at [Make a Stamp|making your own stamp] and gifting them something that has your own personal touch.

They’re those kinds of things you don’t technically need, but absolutely want more than anything. So go ahead and spoil the crafter in your life with these cool contraptions. [8] X Research source

These will filter out blue light being emitted from screens, and can help keep their eyes from straining. This is a great gift that lets your friend know just how much you care about them. [9] X Research source

A foam roller is also a great item to use to work out stiff muscles.

Similarly, you can also get them a stand for their sketchbook.

Stay on brand and get them an art-themed mug.

Lap desks come in all sizes, styles, and colors, and come with all different kinds of features to suit your artist’s needs.

Aside from being helpful in keeping them from straining their eyes, a new light fixture might just be the one thing that ties your entire artist’s space together.

You can do it yourself by buying a nice looking canvas frame. If you know someone who is a photographer, have one of their best photos printed on a large canvas and hung for everyone to see. You can also print out their photographs and put them in nice picture frames for them to display around the house.

If they’re a photographer, you can also take it a step further and [Turn a Photo Into a Puzzle|turn one of their photos into a puzzle].

Pair it with a nice set of colored pencils.

You can also supplement their learning by gifting them a book about art theory that they can read when they have some downtime.