Your Ultimate 2025 Gift Guide for the Artists in your life
At Above Ground Art Supplies, we believe that gift giving is an art in itself. Our team has curated a selection of the best gifts for the artists in your life, so you can give with confidence.
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If you’re short on time or unsure what they’ll love, skip the stress and give an Above Ground E-Gift Card or physical Gift Card.
Drawing
Let’s start with the essentials. These drawing bundles are perfect for beginners and fine artists alike. Drawing is the foundation for many art practices and a timeless way to start creating. Whether they sketch, design, illustrate, or explore mixed media, a solid drawing kit is always appreciated.
Drawing Beginner bundle
- Above Ground 18-piece Sketching Set
- Above Ground Drawing Accessories Set
- Above Ground Premium Series Mixed Media Pad
- Above Ground Premium Hardcover Sketchbook
- Faber-Castell Goldfaber Coloured Pencil Tin Set of 12
- Pacific Arc BlackLiner – Drawing Set of 4
- Pencil Pocket Materials Case
- Faber-Castell Trio Sharpening Box
Drawing Fine Artist bundle
Acrylic Painting
Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile and widely used mediums. It’s made by dispersing colour pigments into a water-based acrylic polymer emulsion, resulting in a fast-drying, durable paint that works on canvas, wood, paper, and more. Our curated picks include sets for beginners discovering layering and blending, intermediate artists refining technique, and fine artists seeking professional-grade pigment load and texture.
Beginner bundle
- Liquitex Basics – Acrylic Starter Box Set
- RGM School Line Palette Knife #13SC
- Above Ground Studioworks Canvas Pads
- Above Ground Studioworks Canvas Panels
- Above Ground Studioworks Artists’ Stretched Canvas – 3/4″ or 1.5″ profile
- Above Ground Studioworks Paper Palette – 9″ x 12″
- Above Ground Beechwood Table Top Easel
Watercolour
Watercolour is beloved for its fluidity, luminosity, and expressive nature. Using finely milled pigments suspended in a water-soluble binder, this medium allows artists to build transparent washes, delicate gradients, and vibrant details. From beginner palettes that encourage exploration to professional paints known for exceptional permanence and colour clarity, our watercolour selections make thoughtful gifts for artists who appreciate subtlety and control.
Watercolour Intermediate bundle
Oil Painting
Oil painting offers unparalleled richness, depth, and blendability. Created with pigments mixed into a slow-drying drying oil, this classic medium gives artists time to refine details, adjust compositions, and build luscious layers of colour. Our gift picks include beginner-friendly sets with essential hues, intermediate kits designed for colour mixing and technique development, and professional-grade paints celebrated for their high pigment concentration and buttery consistency.
Oil Painting Beginner bundle
- Winsor & Newton Artisan Starter Set
- Winsor & Newton Artisan Thinner
- 18-Piece Brush Set with Canvas Holder
- Above Ground Studioworks Artists’ Stretched Canvas – 3/4″ or 1.5″ profile
- Above Ground Studioworks Canvas Pads
- Above Ground Studioworks Paper Palette – 9″ x 12″
- RGM School Line Palette Knife #13SC
- Above Ground Beechwood Table Top Easel
Oil Painting Intermediate bundle
Oil Painting Fine Artist bundle
- R&F Drawing Oils Set
- Michael Harding Introductory Oil Set
- Michael Harding Dammar Glaze Medium
- Michael Harding Oleo Impasto Medium
- Gamblin Studio Knives
- Above Ground Hog Bristle Long Handle Brush Set of 5
- Above Ground Premium Series Linen Canvases
- Above Ground Classic Studio Easel
- New Wave Stedi-Rest
- Excel Mahl Stick
One and Done
These all-in-one sets make perfect standalone gifts. Thoughtfully curated, each one includes everything an artist needs to dive into their medium. No extras required.
Watercolour
Winsor & Newton
Cotman Watercolour
Essentials 14-piece Set
Yasutomo
Gansai & Shikishi
Watercolour Kit
Faber-Castell
Goldfaber Watercolour
Pencil Gift Set
Yasutomo Niji
Watercolor Essentials Kit
Acrylic
Liquitex
Heavy Body Acrylic Set – Pro Starter, 12-piece Set
Winsor & Newton
Galeria Acrylic Essentials
14-piece Set
Oil
Winsor & Newton
Winton Oil Essentials
14-piece Set
Coloured Pencil & Mixed Media
Winsor & Newton
Graphic Art Manga
12-piece Set
Derwent
Procolour Wallet Set
*while supplies last
Winsor & Newton
Mixed Media Set – Illustration
11-piece Set
Miscellaneous
Jacquard
Cyanotype Kit
Arnold Grummer
Papermaking Set – 8.5″ x 11″
Yasutomo
Suminagashi Kit
Speedball
Deluxe Block Printing Kit
Young Artists
Ages 3+
Yasutomo
Origami Fold ‘Ems Finger Puppets
Crayola
Fabric Markers – 10 Pack
Ages 5+
Faber-Castell
Young Artist Texture Paint Set
Faber-Castell
Young Artist Learn to Paint
Ages 8+
Royal & Langnickel
Painting By Numbers
Ages 9+
Faber-Castell
Do Art – Colour Pencil Art Set
Faber-Castell
Do Art – Drawing & Sketching Set
Faber-Castell
Do Art Watercolour Pencil Art Set
No matter who you’re shopping for, Above Ground Art Supplies is here to help you find the perfect creative gift. Our knowledgeable team is always happy to offer guidance, whether you’re browsing in-store or exploring our full selection online.
Visit us at any of our locations or shop online anytime to give the artists in your life the tools and inspiration they need to create something amazing this holiday season.