Shopping for a kid who is always drawing, painting or making something? The best gifts for kids who love art give them better materials, new ideas and a reason to keep creating. Here are our favorite ideas, organized by age.
Art Gifts for Ages 5 to 7
- Washable paint set and a small easel. Real painting feels like a big kid activity, and washable paint keeps parents happy.
- Chunky crayons and oil pastels. Easy to grip and great for bold color.
- A smock with their name on it. It makes art time feel official.
- A monthly art box. The Art Club Monthly Kids Box sends washable paints, a canvas and a kid friendly story about a famous painting every month.
Art Gifts for Ages 8 to 12
- A real sketchbook and drawing pencils. A set with a range of soft and hard leads shows them how shading works.
- Canvas panels and acrylic paint. Kids this age are ready for real surfaces.
- A famous artist book. Pair it with a project inspired by each artist, like our list of famous paintings for kids.
- A museum trip. Plan a visit to see a masterpiece in person.
- An art subscription. A new masterpiece and new technique every month keeps their interest going long after the holidays.
Art Gifts for Teens
- Professional oil or acrylic paints. Quality materials make a visible difference at this age.
- A portable sketch kit. A small sketchbook, pens and a travel watercolor set for drawing on the go.
- A drawing or painting class. In person or online.
- The Teens & Adults Box. Professional oil paints, a specialty medium like gold leaf or impasto gel, an 8×10 canvas and an in depth art history guide, with open ended challenges that build their own style.
Gifts That Last All Year
Toys get forgotten by February. A gift subscription shows up again every month. Art Club Monthly gift subscriptions come in 1, 3, 6 and 12 months, are prepaid, never auto renew and ship free in the US.
- Kids gifts (ages 5 to 12): from $39 for one month
- Teens & Adults gifts (13+): from $49 for one month
What They Would Paint This Winter
- November 2026: The Kiss by Gustav Klimt
- December 2026: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat
- January 2027: The Birth of Venus by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you buy a kid who loves art?
Good options are quality paints and a canvas, a real sketchbook, a famous artist book, a museum trip or a monthly art subscription box that brings new supplies and ideas every month.
What is a good art gift for a 10 year old?
Ten year olds are ready for real materials: canvas panels, acrylic paint, drawing pencils and a sketchbook. A kids art subscription with a new masterpiece each month is a gift that lasts all year.
What is a good art gift for a teenager?
Teens appreciate professional materials like oil paints and specialty mediums, a portable sketch kit or an art box that teaches new techniques without step by step tutorials.
Is an art subscription box a good gift?
Yes. It arrives every month, includes everything needed for a project and teaches something new each time. Prepaid gift subscriptions never auto renew, so there is no surprise billing.
