Gifts

Certain gifts keep artists happy year after year. These include watercolor, acrylic and oil paint sets from their favorite brands, as well as brush sets from leading brushmakers. Artists also appreciate being stocked up on essentials such as drawing and sketching sets.

Watercolor paint sets are a particularly popular gift. The luminosity of watercolor is what makes this medium so appealing. Watercolor is versatile and easy to clean up, making it an ideal medium for painting at home or working en plein air. These sets are some of our most popular.

In terms of artist paints, acrylic can be seen as the new kid on the block, having been developed in the 20th century. It is popular because it can be customized to suit the needs of every kind of visual artist. The acrylic paint sets we offer reflect this variety - from thick and buttery paints that ooze from the tube, to inks that drip and splatter with intense color.

Opening a set of pastels for the first time is the artistic equivalent of opening a box of sweets - the rich colors are inspirational. These sticks are formulated to glide across a textured surface, depositing vibrant color along the way. We offer a range of different types, including sets of soft pastels, hard pastels, and oil pastels, as well as boxes to keep pastels safely stored.

The Jackson’s Team is made up of a variety of painters, printmakers, illustrators, and designers. We have a number of gift articles on Jackson’s Art Blog, including lists of materials the team would like to receive, give, or treat themselves to.

Michael Harding Oil Paint - Plein Air Master Set
‘A selection of colors by the world-renowned paint maker Michael Harding. This set of ten 40ml tubes of color comprises yellows, blues, reds, greens and orange, from which you can mix an extensive range of colors for painting all kinds of landscapes.

What oil painter wouldn’t love a good selection of Michael Harding paints?’

– Julie

Isaro Watercolor Paint – Set of 6 Jackson’s Colors
‘Isaro watercolors are really special. They are made by hand in Belgium by Isabel Roelofs, who comes from two generations of paintmakers, using high quality gum arabic and pigments. The attention to detail in formulating these watercolors is clear when you use them. This set consists of 10 selected colors from the range, including both historical and modern pigments. Not only are they excellent paints, but they look lovely with beautifully designed labels.’

– Evie

Unison Colour Soft Pastel - Set of 8 Midnight
‘Unison Colour Soft Pastels are loved internationally for their intense color and creamy consistency. Each pastel stick is made by hand in their small workshop situated in the Northumberland landscape. This set includes eight Midnight-inspired colors.

A great way to approach color if you normally work in black and white.’

– Gemma

Much like a miniature painting, a small gift can often capture an intimate, personal sentiment that lingers with meaning. We have curated a selection of small gifts and stocking fillers.

Another gift idea for artists is to choose a selection of small tubes of paint that grab your eye from a color chart - maybe a few of their favorite colors, or yours. You can also find special colors such as the historic Schmincke Horadam Cochineal Red Watercolor, or surprise them with a tube of Michael Harding’s Lapis Lazuli, the ultimate blue pigment, historically reserved for the highest painting commissions. This special color is available in both Michael Harding’s Oil and Watercolor ranges.

We have curated our bestselling gifts throughout our online gift categories. This means you can shop with confidence, knowing that each choice has been selected to delight and inspire. We also have a dedicated category with some of our top bestsellers.

Some popular brands that are gifted each year include Schmincke, Daniel Smith, Michael Harding, Da Vinci, and Unison Colour.

Our luxury gifts include classic stationery, elegant tools, and handmade artists’ accessories. From handbound leather journals to beautifully crafted pochade boxes, these are some of the finest products available. Popular makers of luxury gifts for artists include Caran d’Ache, Faber-Castell, and many more.

Some artists are elusive, and not everyone knows what they want. That’s why our selection offers alternatives for even the most enigmatic of creatives. A Gift Voucher is a great way to make sure they get exactly what they need. Gift vouchers are easily redeemable online or over the phone, in denominations for all budgets. They can be sent directly to a friend or relation’s inbox.

We also offer a selection of beautiful Curated Sets. These unique gifts are made up of a special selection of handpicked finest quality materials from popular brands. Jackson’s Curated Sets are chosen by experienced artists and wrapped in eco-friendly paper, ready for you to gift.

At Jackson's Art Supplies, we are committed to helping you find the perfect gift, catering for all budgets at competitive prices. Our extensive selection of art gifts includes high quality paint sets, brushes, sketchbooks, and accessories from leading brands.

- Trusted Quality: We collaborate with top brands to offer the finest gifts for artists.

- Price Match: We want to make sure you always get the best prices. We check hundreds of competitor prices weekly so that we can guarantee the lowest prices. We are happy to Price Match other online retailers’ prices for products we already stock, and in most cases, we can even match competitors' promotions too.

- Customer Satisfaction: Our 4.8-star rating on Trustpilot reflects our dedication to excellent service.

By choosing Jackson's, you're not only purchasing the finest products, but also joining a community that values quality, expertise, and artistic innovation.

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Ready to start gifting? Browse our curated collection of gifts, from beginner painting sets to luxury art supplies. Start your order online today and find the perfect gift for the artist in your life.

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