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Gifts for Oil Painters<\/h2>\n
Whether it\u2019s a set of buttery and jewel-like colours to savour, an always-needed set of brushes, or a luxury tool that makes an oil painter\u2019s practice smoother, our oil-painting teammates have selected a few of their favourites. You can explore an even wider range of gifts for oil painters here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Michael Harding Oil Paint Sets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI would be delighted to receive either this Michael Harding Plein Air set of 10 colours<\/a> or Introductory set of 6 colours<\/a>. Michael Harding paints really are the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of oils in my view \u2013 highly pigmented, radiant colours with no fillers. Just a pure dream to paint with. Also, they\u2019re made in Wales, where I am from. What more could you want?\u201d <\/p>\n – Harriet <\/p>\n Jackson’s Oil & Acrylic Brush Hair Comparison Set of 5 No.6 Flat Brushes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBoth useful and exciting! All painters will welcome new brushes, and size 6 is a good, popular size for most types of painters. I have tried all of these over the years and now know which one to choose for a particular mark or thickness of paint. Your recipient will get to explore the differences and discover their favourite brush.\u201d<\/p>\n – Julie <\/p>\n Old Holland Classic Oil Paint Portrait Set of 10<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cOld Holland offers curated sets<\/a> from their huge 168 colour oil paint range<\/a> that any painter would love to receive. Their paints have the highest possible pigment concentration in each colour, which makes them slightly stiff straight from the tube, but once activated with your medium are a joy to work with. They\u2019re made simply with extra virgin linseed oil in the Netherlands, following the recipe of the Masters. The portrait set in particular is a wonderful gift since you can then offer to be the recipient’s first sitter.\u201d <\/p>\n – Louise<\/p>\n Peg and Awl Sendak Artist Roll<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBeautifully made, and useful for travelling. Fits all of your necessary artists\u2019 equipment, stationery and tools.\u201d <\/p>\n – Charlotte<\/p>\n Acrylic paint is well-loved for its accessibility and versatility, ranging from fluid, flowing washes to thick, textural impasto. Its natural adaptability is perfect for experimentation, and its flexibility appeals to painters of all kinds. Below, our team shares a selection of gift ideas to delight acrylic artists. You can find even more acrylic gift ideas on our website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Sets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cGolden Heavy Body Acrylics are exceptional quality acrylic paints with a highly-pigmented formula that always provides a punchy burst of colour. You can\u2019t go wrong with this mixing set of 12 colours<\/a>, which are extremely versatile primaries, especially selected for colour mixing in both warm and cool options. This set is an excellent option for all acrylic painters \u2013 from those that want to work with the nuance of a limited palette, to those that want to go wild and experiment with a huge spectrum of varying colours on their palette.\u201d<\/p>\n – Jolyne <\/p>\n Jackson\u2019s Aluminium Panels<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cJackson\u2019s aluminium panels create an exciting new possibility for the hard-to-gift painter who\u2019s got every material already. Many artists haven\u2019t tried this surface, and receiving it as a gift will excite them through the chance to experiment. The panels are ready to paint on in oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache and ink, and are perfect for those who enjoy a smooth, rigid support. They\u2019re also very light, so you\u2019ll be spared from carrying a heavy present across town.\u201d<\/p>\n – Louise <\/p>\n Golden Molding Paste Medium<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThese are great fun and versatile. You can mix paint into them to create stains, layer additional colours once they\u2019ve dried, as well as so many other techniques for acrylic artists to try.\u201d<\/p>\n – Mary<\/p>\n As the saying goes, good things come in small packages. Watercolour paint palettes make especially charming gifts \u2013 they are compact treasure troves of colour that open like jewel boxes, ready to inspire the watercolourist in your life. Our team has selected a range of beautiful fine watercolour palettes that are sure to create a joyful response from your recipient, and we have even more specially selected watercolour gifts <\/a> available on our website.<\/p>\n Kuretake Gansai Tamba Japanese Watercolour Sets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe Kuretake Gansai Tamba Watercolour Sets come in a lovely green cardboard box with gold embossment that appears like a gift without any wrapping. They’re filled with individual large pans of quality watercolour paints, with smooth consistency and strong payoff. I love using this set because you can easily rearrange the pans to organise a new palette for each work, or take out a handful of colours with you on the go. The large pans also mean that you won\u2019t quickly run out of your favourite colours, and can be used with larger brushes for watercolours at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n – Louise<\/p>\n A. Gallo Handmade Watercolour Paint Sets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cA. Gallo offers a range of beautiful handmade watercolours, and this Naturale Set of tubes<\/a> is a really special selection that feels unique. The set of 10 includes a variety of earth pigments (Green Earth, Raw Umber, Moroccan Red Ochre, and Raw Sienna) alongside Potter\u2019s Pink, a soft pink loved by watercolourists that you don\u2019t often find in watercolour sets. The most historic pigment is Lapis Lazuli, a blue made from the semi-precious stone once used extensively in late medieval and Renaissance painting. The result is a palette that feels far more characterful and intriguing than your average watercolour set.\u201d <\/p>\n – Evie<\/p>\n Charvin Artists’ Extra-Fine Watercolour Paint Sets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThis beautiful Royal Blue Watercolour Set of 12 colours<\/a> from Charvin is perfect for either plein air or if you want to keep your materials small and contained. They\u2019ve taken the time to create a palette that would work with a range of subjects, and I love the soft blue they\u2019ve chosen for this tin. It also comes in other colours<\/a>, so there\u2019s something to suit everyone\u2019s tastes.\u201d<\/p>\n – Lauren <\/p>\n \u201cI have a dot card of the IUILE watercolours, and they really are as shimmery as they look in photos. The shift is lovely, and I’d be delighted to receive this set as a gift, as it can feel like quite an investment if you\u2019re buying it for yourself. I\u2019ve found quite a few uses for metallic paints in my work, and they add an unexpected touch of life to paintings at times.\u201d<\/p>\n – Lauren <\/p>\n Arches Aquarelle Watercolour Paper Blocks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cArches is a French paper company that has astonishingly been making paper for over 500 years. Based on their longevity, their paper is unsurprisingly some of the best you can get. Not only is this paper a joy to work on in every way, but I also love the vintage black graphic design on the label, which adds to its appeal as a beautiful and luxurious gift. Blocks are handy as they allow artists to work on the go without needing to stretch their watercolour paper, great for both painting on location and in the studio alike.\u201d<\/p>\n – Jolyne <\/p>\n Pastels arrive in such an irresistible spectrum of colour, it\u2019s no wonder they\u2019re often likened to sweets in a sweetshop. Below, we\u2019ve gathered a few of our favourite pastel picks \u2013 thoughtful materials that are sure to delight any pastellist. You\u2019ll find even more pastel gift ideas over on our website here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Sennelier Oil Pastel Sets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI love Sennelier oil pastels, they are such a beautiful tactile medium for mark-making \u2013 think crayons for adults! This set of 12 pastels<\/a> contains a beautiful range of metallic\/iridescent colours. What could be more Christmassy than opening a box of these beautiful jewel\/pearly colours on Christmas day!? If baubles were oil pastels, eh?\u201d<\/p>\n – Harriet <\/p>\n Jackson’s Handmade Soft Pastel Set of 3 Fluorescent Colours<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI love the Jackson’s fluorescent pastels, they\u2019re soft and easily blendable, and still keep their vividity on the page even once smudged out entirely. This would be a fun gift for pastellists who are looking to add more vibrancy to their work.\u201d<\/p>\n – Lauren<\/p>\n We offer a wide selection of beautifully designed gifts for printmakers<\/a>. From finely crafted carving tools for relief techniques to richly pigmented inks and exceptional papers, there\u2019s no shortage of materials for printmakers to explore and experiment with. <\/p>\n Pfeil Linoleum and Block Cutters: Colin Blanchard Set of 5 Tools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n “These are carving tools to treasure. They make the relief carving process so much smoother. The grip and feel of the hardwood handles inspire the feeling of being a part of this historical creative tradition.”<\/p>\n – Yael <\/p>\n Pfeil Lino and Block Cutter Tool Display For 12 Tools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThis stand would be handy for displaying tools, it prevents them from getting chipped in a drawer, and you can easily spot which tool you’re looking for. It gives the impression of a craft or workshop bench, which would be an appealing asset to many printmakers.\u201d<\/p>\n – Lauren <\/p>\n Somerset Velvet Printmaking Paper in Antique<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cSomerset Printmaking paper is a classic. It’s durable, reliable, and has a really lovely look and feel to it. It’s available in multiple surface textures, hues, and weights<\/a>. I particularly love the Antique version \u2013 a warm, peachy, off-white that adds a classy touch to prints \u2013 and looks particularly nice paired with gold accents. I\u2019m certain all sorts of printmakers would appreciate receiving this paper as a gift.\u201d<\/p>\n Explore our selection of sketching and illustration gifts<\/a>. Drawing sits at the heart of so many creative practices, and the these timeless mark-making materials – from velvety charcoals to the essential graphite pencil – are perfect for artists at any stage.<\/p>\n Viarco Artgraf Drawing Putty with Ceramic Jar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cA unique and fun gift for someone creative.\u201d<\/p>\n – Sarah<\/p>\n Leuchtturm 1917 A5 Hardcover Notebooks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cGreat for anyone who loves to journal (or who has a New Year\u2019s goal of completing The Artist’s Way), keeps a commonplace book, writes to-do lists, etc. I think there\u2019s a resurgence of analogue media at the moment \u2013 people are drawn back to ways of doing things that reduce their screen time, and keeping a notebook on hand for ideas is one way of doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n – Josephine<\/p>\n Caran D\u2019Ache Museum Aquarelles Sets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cCaran d\u2019Ache produces my favourite pencils in these beautifully presented box sets. They\u2019re richly pigmented, layer and blend beautifully, durable and resistant to breaking, and seamlessly activate with water to a quality equal to many pure watercolour paints. Even without the watercolour aspect, these are my preferred pencils to use because of their high pigment density and lightfastness. All artists who draw will find these pencils indulgent to use.\u201d<\/p>\n – Louise <\/p>\n Makers Cabinet Brass Hovel Pencil Plane<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThis one falls into the luxury gift category in my opinion \u2013 but for an artist, it\u2019s absolutely worth the investment. It\u2019s a beautiful object and designed to last a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n – Lauren <\/p>\n Palomino Blackwing Graphite Pencil and Accessories Starting Point Set<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBlackwing pencils are so satisfying to sketch or take notes with, particularly with a Pith sketchbook<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n – Mary <\/p>\n Jackson’s Adjustable Drawing Board (Easel) A3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThis is a good size, and the adjustable height helps with your posture when drawing, making the drawing session much more comfortable. This would be a practical and thoughtful gift for artists working in multiple mediums.\u201d<\/p>\n Small Gifts and Stocking Fillers<\/strong><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a selection of small but wonderfully useful gift ideas chosen by our team. They make perfect stocking fillers or thoughtful little gestures. For even more inspiration, explore our wider range of small gifts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schmincke Liquid Charcoal & Schmincke Liquid Earth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI like how it feels when you get it on the surface and can manipulate it with a brush. I don’t really get on with charcoal, as I can never get it to work in the way I want it to. Whereas with Schmincke Liquid Charcoal, you can lift out areas with water, and it’s like working backwards. Also, it’s not messy. Charcoal is a real pain with getting everywhere. I love the texture and how you can work over it with other media.\u201d<\/p>\n – Aaron <\/p>\n Big Squeeze Tube Squeezer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n “It might not seem like the most luxurious gift, but a tube squeezer is one of the most useful tools a painter can have in their studio. It\u2019s designed to squeeze every last drop out of paint tubes, something many painters struggle with. The Big Squeeze is heavy-duty \u2013 it has an all-metal build, an ergonomic handle, and is dishwasher\u2010safe. Since it fits most tubes (up to about 3.1\u2033 wide) and works for metal, flexible plastic and rigid plastic ones, it\u2019s a genuinely useful gift across mediums.”<\/p>\n – Evie <\/p>\n Jackson\u2019s Original Artists Apron<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cGreat quality apron for any artist.\u201d<\/p>\n – Sarah <\/p>\n Kuretake Gold Mica Ink<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBest gold ink I\u2019ve ever used. It\u2019s not watery, has a slight viscosity to it, and is brilliantly opaque.\u201d<\/p>\n – Dominique<\/p>\n Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThis brush cleaner is an item that I could not now be without. I have been using this brush cleaner recently when working with oils, and it works like a charm. The cleaner conditions the brushes, too, and I like to slick my hog and sable brushes in this and leave them on my palette overnight, to reshape. The brushes feel like new the next day! I have also used this to breathe new life into some paint brushes that were handed down to me from my nan \u2013 again, it did not disappoint. The little pot really does go a long way, and I like how it fits into my palm easily.\u201d<\/p>\n – Harriet<\/p>\n Tombow Multi-purpose Dual Tip Glue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A multi-tasking hero. Acid free, non-yellowing glue which is the perfect viscosity to secure the surface while avoiding warping. The packaging is designed for easy use and avoids getting sticky or blocked. Great for collage, mounting and framing on multiple surfaces. Also useful for craft or DIY projects.<\/p>\n – Yael<\/p>\n Jackson\u2019s Gift Vouchers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Can you go wrong with a Gift Voucher? Perfect for the person you know loves art but you\u2019re never quite sure what they may need or want. Having the choice between physical or digital vouchers means you can buy one last minute, or be prepared far in advance!<\/p>\n – Lauren<\/p>\n Oil Painting for Beginners: What You Need to Get Started<\/a><\/p>\n Acrylic Painting for Beginners \u2013 What You Need to Get Started<\/a><\/p>\n Watercolour Painting for Beginners: What You Need to Get Started<\/a><\/p>\n Gifts for Artists: Recommendations from the Jackson\u2019s Team<\/a><\/p>\n Shop Art Material Gifts on jacksonsart.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Jackson's](\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jacksons_Staff_Picks_03.jpg\")
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Gifts for Acrylic Painters<\/h2>\n
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Gifts for Watercolour Painters<\/h2>\n
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Gifts for Pastel Artists<\/h2>\n
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Gifts for Printmakers<\/h2>\n
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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDrawing and Illustrating Gifts<\/h2>\n
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\nFurther Reading<\/h2>\n
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