Gifts for Artists & Creatives for Under £30
Stuck for what to gift the creative person in your life? Then look no further! Here are my top 10 gifts for artists or budding creatives for under £30, perfect for secret Santa, stockings or an extra little gift under the tree!
1.) 15 Minute Art - Drawing
What better time to plug my own book eh? In all seriousness, so many people tell me they have received this for Christmas or birthday or gifted it to someone and it makes me so happy! It’s a great gift for someone getting into art to wanting to learn to draw simply and quickly. It’s also suitable for a huge range of ages, with super easy and straight-forward instructions for younger and older budding artists too!
2.) Composition Weekly Planner & Notebook - Leuchtturm1917
I’ve just bought one of these for myself and can safely say they are soooooo nice! There are loads of nice colours to choose from including this gorgeous wine / berry red! The paper is lovely to write on, a smooth off white with bleed proof paper makes using it a real joy.
3.) Hay Colour Crate Recycled
I mean everyone and their nan has at least one of these in their house and there’s a reason…they are the perfect way to declutter your space or keep your home or office tidy and organised while looking super fun! They also stack meaning they are perfect for smaller spaces that are looking to maximise on storage. I am guilty of owning a lot of these and even take them to markets to display stock too!
4.) Colours of Film: The Story of Cinema in 50 Palettes
I received this book for my birthday earlier this year and absolutely love it. Colors of Film introduces 50 iconic movies and explains the pivotal role that colour played in their success. It is a great tool in not just learning about colour and the importance of using certain colours, but also in giving you inspiration for your own colour palettes. I have used it many times when I've been stuck on a project or needed a bit of inspo for my own work!
5.) A1 XL Year Planner - Risotto Studio
Not much to say here apart from that this may be the most fun wall planner I've ever seen!
SIZE:A1, 59.4 cm x 84.1cm
INKS: Neon Pink, Neon Orange, Green, Aqua
PRINT PROCESS: Spot Colour Lithography, Made in the UK
PAPER: Nautilus Classic 135gsm, 100% Recycled
6.) Hightide // Nahe <A4> General Purpose Cases
These are such a good gift for the creative in your life, and these specific ones fit pens, pencils and a sketchbook, so it’s the perfect pouch to keep all their things in one place! They’re also really good for taking travelling / out and about so are great for anyone that likes drawing outside and on the go.
7.) Enamel Printed Tray - Nomenclature of Colours
You can never have too many trinket trays and this one is perfect for the budding artist in your life, featuring artwork adapted from colour swatches ornithologist Robert Ridgway produced in 1886 to standardise names of colours of birds for naturalists, this Printed Enamel Tray is perfect for holding stationery, jewellery, and other trinkets.
8.) Tea Tumbler Cloud
This gorgeous ceramic Tea Tumbler is made by Ella Bua-In and is perfect for tea or a small coffee. The tumbler has a lovely white glaze and painterly cobalt blue illustration of clouds on the outside, and a rusty orange glaze inside. I love both gifting and receiving gorgeous ceramics, there’s something really special about making your everyday morning ritual a little more lovely with a reallllll nice mug!
9.) Sennelier Half Pastel Pencils Assorted Colours Set of 24
This set contains 24 x Sennelier Pastel Pencil colours that are the ideal introduction to the range, all stored in a magnetic box, ideal for studio or whilst travelling.
Contains 24 extra slot for the half pastel pencils (or 12 for the full size Sennelier Pastel Pencil range).
Professional quality
Excellent lightfastness
Ideal for fine details, shading, and sketching
Woodless pastel pencils
