Affordable gift ideas for Artist!

When I was younger, I always enjoyed getting art supplies as gifts!

Here are a few that I think are great buys and will be appreciated by the artist you are gifting this year!

Liquitex Basics Value Series Acrylic Color Sets set of 36

Product Description
"Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colors- Set of 36 22ml Tubes- Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colors are made with high quality artist grade pigments. They are made to be used right out of the tube and they are an economical alternative to Liquitex Professional artists colors and other comparable heavy body acrylic colors. Basics have a creamy buttery feel and are smooth and velvety to use. Perfect for both beginners and professionals alike."

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Pentel Arts Oil Pastels, 50 Color Set

Product Description
An exciting medium for the creative mind. Brilliant colored pastels apply smoothly and blend easily for subtle shades, tints and color mixtures. Acid-free pastels are ideal for use on paper, board or canvas.

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Art Alternatives Canvas Panel - PACK OF 12

Product Description
Width: 8.00 | Display Height: 10.00
"These canvas panels present an economical and easily portable alternative to stretched canvasâgreat for students on the go. They are designed for use with all media and are of archival quality. The 7 oz. canvas is 100% cotton triple primed with acrylic gesso and securely glued to a 100% recycled acid-free board. All canvas sides wrap around and are secured in place on the back side."

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I have this pencil set and they are great quality! These pencils are harder lead than the next set I will show you. These are good for outlining, detailing, lettering, and cleaning up edges. Sanford Prismacolor Verithin Colored Art Woodcase Pencils, 24 Assorted Colors/Set

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This is the large professional set of 120 that I have. I love them! Layering the color in will give the best results. When the paper is pressed too hard {in a hurry} it will not leave a professional look. The paper will look dented and a "waxy bloom" will appear. Taking the time to layer and shade with these pencils will give you a wonderful result!

Sanford(R) Prismacolor(R) Professional Thick Lead Art Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set Of 120

{There is a cheaper School Grade - more pencils and cheaper - but I would not want them when doing competition work in classes.}
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Sets set of 132

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Here are some smaller sets:
Sanford Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set, 48/Tin || Artist/School Grade || Price: $34.55

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Alvin & Co. PC960 PRISMA PENC PROF SET/60 || Price: $60.30

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Still not sure what to buy?
Take a look at this MIXED MEDIA SET! Prismacolor Premier 79 Piece Mixed Media Set for $70.69
What you get:
•48 Soft Core Colored Pencils
•12 Verithin Colored Pencils
•12 Watercolor Colored Pencils
•6 Art Stix
•1 Mini Pencil Sharpener

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If I were to buy a book for a gift, it would probably be this one after seeing the reviews: Colored Pencil Painting Bible: Techniques for Achieving Luminous Color and Ultrarealistic Effects

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