Are you searching for the perfect gift for the artist in your life? Whether your loved one wants to try an exciting new art technique, expand their paint collection, or is tempted by a luxurious new material, Jackson’s offers a wide range of beautifully presented, thoughtful gifts that inspire creativity.
Our Gift Guide for 2026 offers some simple gifting solutions for your artistic loved ones. From beginners to professional artists, and from small items perfect for stocking fillers to deluxe sets, we offer suggestions for those working in oils, acrylics, pastels, printmaking, drawing, and more.
Brushes
Choose from our range of natural and synthetic brush sets, made by some of the most esteemed brushmakers in the world. We’ve selected a variety of beautifully presented sets that make thoughtful gifts for the painter you wish to indulge.
Escoda Reserva Kolinsky-Tajmyr Brush Set
This set of finely pointed round brushes features Kolinsky sable hair, prized by watercolour painters for its exceptional water-holding capacity and ability to maintain a sharp point. This set of six brushes by Escoda is beautifully presented in a wooden box.
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Akashiya Calligraphy Brush Set
Japanese calligraphy, known as Shodō, translates to ‘the way of writing’. This elegant set contains two calligraphy brushes, an ink slab or Chinese ink stone, and an ink well, providing the essential tools to get started in the art of Japanese calligraphy. The set is charmingly presented in a wooden box.
Jackson’s Gift Set of Two Pure Squirrel Mop Brushes
This set of two soft, flexible squirrel-hair mop brushes is ideal for creating expressive watercolour washes, fine details, and long, fluid strokes. Their excellent water-holding capacity makes them particularly well suited to wet-on-wet techniques. Alongside this set, Jackson’s offers a selection of brush sets stylishly presented in black gift boxes.
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OILS
Rich, buttery, vibrant, and luminous, these oil colour sets make luxurious gifts for the oil painter in your life.
R&F Pigment Stick Set of Six Translucent Colours
Pigment sticks are solid oil paints, ideal for tactile, expressive application without the need for a brush. A number of R&F Pigment Stick sets are packaged with an Ampersand Gessobord painting panel, which doubles as a clever presentation box, reduces the need for disposable packaging, and provides the recipient with a painting surface so they can begin creating straight away.
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Jackson’s Curated Oil Painting Set
Chosen by experienced artists, Jackson’s Curated Sets are made up of a carefully selected range of high quality art materials. This set features richly pigmented Michael Harding Artist Oil Colours, which can be thinned and extended with Chelsea Classical Studio Clarified Linseed Oil, and applied to a Belle Arti Canvas Panel using Jackson’s Black Hog Bristle Brushes and an Extra Offset Crank Painting Knife.
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Michael Harding Brecon Beacons Oil Colour Set
Michael Harding has been crafting exceptional oil colours for over 40 years. The Brecon Beacons set is the last release in his series of gradual colour releases celebrating his 40th anniversary. The set is inspired by the stunning Welsh countryside near the Michael Harding headquarters. A perfect gift for oil painters who can’t resist buttery consistency and vivid colours of high quality oils.
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WATERCOLOURS
Whether your loved one is just starting out or is an experienced watercolourist, Jackson’s offers a wide range of intriguing, colourful, and inspiring watercolour sets to stir up their creativity.
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolour Sets
Opening the elegant green lid of these traditional Japanese watercolour sets reveals a jewel box of vibrant paints. Known for their creamy texture, these paints are ideal for traditional watercolour techniques, sketching, illustration, sumi-e, manga, calligraphy, and more.
A. Gallo Handmade Watercolour Paint Sets
Handmade in Assisi, Italy, and inspired by historical paintmaking traditions, these luxurious watercolours are available in both pans and tubes. Crafted with pure pigments, gum arabic, and honey, A. Gallo watercolour sets make a beautiful gift for the watercolourist in your life.
These handcrafted watercolours offer a dazzling range of sparkling and colour-shifting effects. Presented in metal tins with cleverly designed magnetic pans, these vivid paints make a wonderful gift for watercolourists who enjoy experimenting with the striking visual effects of iridescent and shimmering colours.
Schmincke Horadam Watercolour Paint Retro Set in a Luxury Wooden Box
This deluxe set of Schmincke Horadam watercolours is part of their special edition Retro range, inspired by the pigments and designs of Schmincke’s historical paint catalogues. The set features 18 half pans and a special-edition tube of Cochineal Red, presented in a luxurious wooden box. The packaging draws inspiration from original Art Nouveau designs produced by Schmincke at the beginning of the 20th century.
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ACRYLICS
Acrylic paint is a versatile, accessible, and modern material. Below is a selection of paint sets that would make thoughtful gifts for artists who love to experiment with this highly customisable medium.
Holbein Acrylic Gouache Pastel Set of 12
Like a confectionary tin in paint form, these Holbein Acrylic Gouache paints are highly-opaque, richly-pigmented colours that dry to the velvety matt finish that gouache is famous for. This set would make a fantastic gift for the artist who loves to experiment with the soft vibrancy of a pastel palette.
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Golden SoFlat Pop Set of Six Matt Acrylic Paints
Do you have a loved one who adores the striking colours and flat finish of the iconic Pop Art movement? Specially formulated to create large, flat, even areas of matt colour, Golden SoFlat would make an excellent gift for artists who love creating bold compositions.
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Lascaux Acrylic Paint Set of 7 Sirius Primary Colours
Available in sets of either 30 ml or 85 ml bottles, these feature seven colours that form the basis of the Lascaux Sirius Primary System of colour mixing. Lascaux is widely regarded as one of the finest and most innovative makers of acrylic colours, and this set would make a thoughtful gift for artists interested in exploring colour theory and creating harmonious colour combinations.
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PASTELS
Proudly displaying their range of hues within their presentation boxes, a set of pastels is sure to bring instant joy to the pastellist in your life.
Unison Colour handcraft their soft pastels the scenic Tarset Valley in Northumberland National Park. Velvety and intensely pigmented, Unison pastels are available in a variety of carefully curated colour sets. A classic choice for the discerning pastellist.
Diane Townsend Soft Form Artists’ Pastels Sets
Soft, tactile, and high-impact, Diane Townsend Soft Form pastels are based on a medieval Italian formula that has been modified over the last several decades to create a smooth, flowing pastel with an extra soft texture and a high pigment content. Available in sets that feature both nuanced, classical tones and vivid, modern hues, these pastels would make a wonderful gift for artists who enjoy expressive mark-making and intense colour.
Sennelier Wooden Box Set of 125 Oil Pastels
Famously used by Pablo Picasso, Sennelier Oil Pastels offer a richly pigmented formula that allows for creamy, expressive application. This beautifully presented wooden box contains the complete range of colours, along with five special-edition fluorescent hues.
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DRAWING
Drawing is foundational to most artistic practices. Below is a selection of carefully considered gifts for illustrators, sketch artists, and those who love to draw.
Philadelphia-based Peg and Awl take inspiration from the history and craftsmanship of found artefacts, and the effects of time on objects. Made from waxed cotton duck canvas, these pouches have a vintage, time-worn feel, rooted in the material’s historical use in the Scottish sailing industry. Both practical and carefully constructed, they make a unique gift for artists on the go.
Jackson’s Studio Sketching Curated Set
This curated set brings together a collection of high quality sketching materials, including two premium Japanese graphite Palomino Blackwing pencils, a Jackson’s Soft Eraser, a Pith Cara Cara Black 20 x 14 cm sketchbook, and the Jackson’s Paper Guide. The set also includes a solid brass Makers Cabinet Høvel Pencil Plane, a beautifully crafted sharpening tool designed to last a lifetime.
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Holbein Artists’ Coloured Pencil Set of 150 in Wooden Box
This complete collection of 150 Holbein Artists’ Coloured Pencils is presented in a wooden box containing three stacking removable trays that allow the full range to be viewed at once. It would make an exceptional gift for an artist who loves drawing with soft, creamy coloured pencils and a full range of vibrant colours.
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PRINTMAKING
We offer an excellent selection of gifts for printmakers of all levels of experience. From relief printing tools and intaglio inks to specialist papers and presses, our range has something to suit every printmaker’s wishlist.
Pfeil Lino and Block Cutter Sets
Pfeil lino and block cutters are high quality, Swiss-made printmaking tools designed to last. Their chrome vanadium steel blades are precisely forged, sharpened, and polished for excellent cutting performance, and their hardwood handles are ergonomically designed for comfort and control. Each set includes a selection of cutting edges designed for a variety of marks and carving techniques, making these tools a useful addition to any relief printmaker’s toolbox.
Jackson’s Mokuhanga Printmaking Curated Set
Mokuhanga is the Japanese term for woodblock printing, and this set has been selected with everything needed to explore this timeless art form. The set includes a smooth Magnolia woodblock, Akua Liquid Pigments, a sample pack of Awagami Washi Japanese Papers, a Japanese Woodcarving Tool Set, traditional Japanese Inking Brushes, and a Baren for burnishing the inked areas.
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PIGMENTS
Pure pigment powders and pigment pastes make excellent gifts for experimental artists who wish to explore the raw materials from which artists’ paints are made.
These sets of pure pigment powders are curated according to colour families, natural characteristics, or the periods in art history in which particular pigments played a significant role. From the Italian Renaissance to American Modernism, and from vibrant violets to verdant greens, these inspiring collections invite artists to experiment with colour and explore the art of paintmaking.
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Stocking Fillers and Small Gifts
If you’re looking for a small but thoughtful gift for the artist in your life, Jackson’s has an enormous range to choose from. From drawing tools and colourful sketchbooks to practical studio accessories and miniature sets, these carefully selected gifts are perfect for stocking fillers or little gestures of appreciation.
Kaweco clutch pencils combine classic design with modern functionality, offering long-lasting, precision tools ideal for sketching, writing, and expressive lettering. Compact and lightweight, these pencils feature a distinctive vintage-inspired octagonal design and are available in a variety of stylish colours.
Leuchtturm1917 A5 Soft Cover Notebooks and Sketchbooks
Thoughtfully designed in Germany, these notebooks and sketchbooks feature a range of practical details and are available in a variety of contemporary colours. They are available with ruled, blank, or dotted pages, making them ideal for sketching, drawing, drafting, and jotting down creative ideas.
Jackson’s Original Artists Aprons
Available in brown or grey, these adjustable aprons are made from heavyweight, splash-proof canvas and feature three large pockets for your giftee’s studio essentials. A chest pocket provides a convenient place to keep glasses, phones, or other small items close at hand. Both practical and stylish, these aprons make a thoughtful gift for any artist’s studio practice.
Khadi Handmade Watercolour Paper Pads
Handmade in India from 100% long-fibred cotton rag, these stitched paper pads are acid-free and archival. Available with rough or smooth surfaces, they are suitable for a wide variety of painting and drawing media, making them a versatile gift for artists who enjoy experimenting.
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Further Reading
Jackson’s Picks: A Gift Guide for Artists 2025
Our Acrylic Paint Buying Guide: The Best Acrylics For All Skill Levels and Applications
Jackson’s Curated Sets for Botanical Watercolour, Lino Printmaking, and Oil Painting
Soft Pastel for Beginners: What You Need To Get Started
