2021
Holiday Gift Guide
for Artists
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What to get for the artist who has everything?
More art supplies, of course! I might have a studio full of ingredients for paintings, but when my loved ones ask for my Christmas list, I send them here and tell them, "Surprise me!"
Don't forget to scroll to the bottom for a list of FREE resources that you can enjoy right now!
Watercolor Supplies:
Lebenzon, Goat And Synthetic Blend Brush Set with 2 Inch Long Bristle
My artisan-made brushes from Lebenzon have changed the way I paint. When I partner with a handmade brush, my strokes become informed by the unique qualities of the brush, the shape of the handle and the way it moves under my hand.
Use my coupon code "ANGELA" for 20% off your order.
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Luxury palette by Robax
I use a 64 well, 18 inch diameter palette with a carousel so that it rotates on my work table. This palette was a splurge for me, and you’ll want to make sure you have space on your table for a palette this size, I am so thankful for mine and how handy it is to use, and how large the palette wells are for my paint and brushes!
The smaller palette shown is the 12 inch, 18 well palette.
Northern Lights Paintstone Palette, Beam Paints, Handmade in Canada
Bring some shimmer to your holiday paintings with this beautiful collection of ethical mica colours. Mica Gold, Beach Sand, Shell, Glacial Rivers, Wet Grizzly, and Winter Night! Available as individual wrapped pans or in a birch palette.
Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Brushes
Set of 4 - A Selection of high quality soft brushes in some of the most useful shapes and sizes you could need!
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Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks
Use watercolor pigment sticks to explore your mark making game! Write on wet or dry paper for a variety of effects.
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Schmincke Aqua Bronze
Perfect for adding shine to your work. Available in several beautiful colors.
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Schmincke Horadam Supergranulating Watercolor Sets
These beautiful pigments will inspire all kinds of explorations! (affiliate links)
Rembrandt Watercolor Set
These beautiful watercolors are made in Holland. This set of 28 pans comes with a porcelain palette, pencil, eraser, masking fluid and 2 brushes. This wooden boxed set is such a beautiful gift for any artist!
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Hahnemuhle Watercolor Block, Cold Press 9x 12
If you’re a frugal artist, you know that blocks are convenient but pricier than full sheets or watercolor pads. That’s why this is the perfect splurge to point a loved one toward! I find that I actually paint a little more often when I have blocks on hand because I can grab a block and just start painting; no taping down edges or debating whether or not to stretch my paper!
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Richeson Porcelain Flower Mixing Tray
This little palette is great size to use for a limited color palette or to pop in a bag and take with you when you want a little bit more room than travel palettes usually provide.
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Plein Air Supplies:
Peg and Awl, ‘Sendak’ leather watercolor tool holding kit
I love imagining nomadic artists exploring new territory, like writer, photographer and artist Mary Schaffer did in Jasper National Park around 1900. This waxed canvas & leather artist’s roll brings that time period to life with such impeccable craftsmanship!
Scroll down to our “Free Treats for Artist” section for a video on how to make your own (fabric) brush holder at home!
The Joy of Giving, Viviva Colors
Viviva Colors is donating one art kit to an orphan child every time you order one of the items marked with “The Joy of Giving”
Viviva Watercolor Pans are made handmade with Natural cork sheets (reusing wine bottle caps) to give you a rich & organic feel with painting.
All the Viviva products are carefully handcrafted by women from the local community and ensures a lovely, fun & mess-free painting experience.
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Schmincke Horadam, portable metal half pan kit
This shiny black half pan palette comes with eight professional grade half pans of paint which make a great traditional landscape painting set of colors. The palette also doubles as a flask, with a brush cleaning container that sits on the side of the palette and the lid serves as a small mixing area.
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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brush - Travel Round, Set of 4
Here’s a nice set of travel brushes, sizes 4,6,8 and 10 should give you all the sizes you need, and the brushes tuck into the handle for protection when you’re on the go.
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Mijello Airtight Watercolor 18-Well Palette
This palette seals beautifully for travel and is the one I took to Italy with me this year. (affiliate links)
Faber-Castell Clic & Go Water Pot
This little plastic cup is collapsible and easy to slip into your bag, eliminating the need to carry around a glass jar which is heavy, easily broken and bulky.
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Ohio Star Explosion, Quilt Tote Bag
You need something beautiful to carry your plein air supplies in! I love how the colors move and send your eye outward to the beautiful display of patterns and colors found in this design. It’s almost like stained glass.
Mixed Media:
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink Set
These beautiful, transparent inks have eyedropper lids that make them easy to mix and apply in many techniques. Great for dip pens also!
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Hahnemuhle Agave Watercolour Paper
This is a cold press, natural white watercolor paper made from 70% renewable agave fiber and 30% cotton rag. This eco-friendly, 135 lb (290 gsm) paper offers a smooth, stiff surface texture that makes it suitable for all watercolor techniques. Brushes effortlessly glide across the surface, allowing for brilliant color gradients.
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Ferris Wheel Press Fountain Pens
Superbly crafted for an exceptional writing experience, the Ferris Wheel Press Brush Fountain Pen’s beautiful, contoured design takes inspiration from an artist’s paintbrush
The Carousel is the affordable option of the two, it features a lightweight body and a custom-ground steel nib able to produce beautifully nuanced lines.
Ferris Wheel Press Fountain Pen Inks, Autumn in Ontario Collection
This set comes in beautiful 5mil, glass bottles. The colors included are Royal Rubarb, Algonquin Maple, and Autumn in Auburn.
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Holbein Artist’s Gouache Set
Gouache is an opaque type of watercolor. It flows the same, but the opaque colors make it possible to paint lights over darks. Very useful for adding highlights.
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Art Graf,Water soluble graphite block
I love the gritty look and texture of water-soluble graphite. This water-soluble carbon block is another variation of that. You can paint with it...and erase it just like pencil!
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Inktense Watercolor Pencils and Ink Block Sets
Unlike traditional watercolor pencils, Inktense becomes permanent when dry. Great for expressive mark making! (affiliate links)
DIY Needle Felted Goldenrod Wall Hanging Kit
Create your own Needle Felted Goldenrod wall hanging! This is a beginner-friendly kit. You’ll be guided, step by step, as you poke colorful bits of wool into a sheet of felt to create a lovely work of art that even comes with its own frame so it will be ready to hang when you’re done!
Books & Cards:
My 2022 Calendar
2022 collection by Angela Fehr. What unites these paintings isn't a theme, color palette or subject, but that note of joy that each one strikes in my heart. I hope they'll strike a note of joy for you too!
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy
One of my favorite children’s books! Look at the beautiful art!
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Creativity Through Nature, by Ann Blockley
I’ve been following Ann Blockley for a long time and was thrilled to see this new exploration of her process and transition as an artist.
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Clear Seeing Place by Brian Rutenberg
I really enjoyed this beautiful exploration that takes the reader behind the studio door to explore the making of a painter in intimate detail. Brimming with the joy of process and a love of art history.
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Watercolor Painting by Tom Hoffman
I find myself returning to this complete guide to understanding the relationships between color, value, wetness, and composition. Hoffman unravels the mysteries of watercolor to help your practice evolve.
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Carol Wilson Star Quilt , Embossed Blank Note Card Set
Whether you’re sending holiday cards to a quilter or a color lover these cards are sure to bring cheer into their home!
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Elegant Hardcover Journals
A beautiful lined journal to take notes about your artistic practice. Journaling before or after my painting sessions has been so good for my personal growth as an artist. These pages are good for pen and ink but not watercolor. (affiliate links)
One of a kind Eco Print Art Books, Ca Books by Cathy
This beautiful handmade book with eco printed pages would make beautiful backgrounds for journaling, poetry, quotes, zentangles, or paintings!
Click here for details on this book
There are many other options to chose from so look at all the listings to find your favorite paper, size, and cover!
More Great Books, Etc.
You can find many more of my favorite watercolors books and supplies over at my Amazon shop!
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Studio
Solid Oak watercolor station
Setting up a studio? An organized workspace will enable your creativity by keeping all your tools near at hand. This watercolor station is solid oak and holds storage for all of your potential masterpieces!
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Daylight Techne Artist and Drafting Lamp
Get great light no matter where you work. The Daylight Techne Artist and Drafting Lamp is specifically designed to mount on any type of easel, drafting table, drawing board, or workbench.
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Connections Wool Blanket, Eight Generation
For when you need to snuggle up with a new art book.
These blankets were designed with wrapping, gifting, and honoring in mind. The meeting of the design from each side to the other will speak to the continuous quality of time and intergenerational connection through time. The intentional colors of the blanket reflect the use of natural plants, dyes, and materials used by traditional artists. This design speaks to Snoqualmie Tribe's collective past, present and future.
Framed Wool Painting Sunset, 13x16 inches
Bring a beautiful framed painting into your studio space or home, for anyone who loves the bright, shimmery colors of a sunset
Free Treats For Artists:
Not every artist goodie has to cost money! Enjoy these free video lessons from a variety of watercolor artists.
Watercolor Jumpstart course:
A free course by Angela Fehr to help you get started in watercolor.
Sourdough Bread Watercolor Painting, Food Illustration- by Art Prof Artist, Clara Lieu.
How to Make a Watercolor Sketchbook -Coptic Book Binding - by Mr Otter Studio
Make a sketchbook from a single sheet of watercolor paper: 3 Methods - by arleebean
DIY Travel Paintbrushes! Make a set for cheap! - by Lindsey The Frugal Crafter
Granulating Experimentation! Abstract Stream Time-lapse & Tips to get more watercolor Granulation! - by Lindsay Weirich, The Frugal Crafter
Alanda Craft: Roll-up Brush Holder Tutorial:
How to paint loose in watercolour - by Karen Rice
Inktense Painting Tips & New Reef Tank - by Lisa at Lachri Fine Art
When Inspiration Invades Your Brain and Won't Leave! What's Inspiring You?- by The Mind of Watercolor.
Wax Resist Watercolor Demo of Poppies - by Jill Williams Watercolor