Don't know what to get for the Artist in your family this holiday? Or maybe you simply don't know what to ask for yourself? From modestly inexpensive to incredibly lavish, here are 10 holiday gift ideas sure to make any artist happy!
Feel free to put your own suggestions in the comments section.
Cost: $8
This is a wonderful, and inexpensive, application for the iPad that will turn that machine of theirs into the ultimate digital sketchbook.
Cost: $21 for a 3 month Trial subscription
If your Artist is anything like me, they spend long hours, working alone, in the middle of the night. Audiobooks are a fantastic way to constructively pass the time, while not distracting you from the work you need to get done.
http://www.audible.com/
Cost: $25
Spectrum has been my default Christmas present for years. The book is so chock full of amazing art, I can't think of an artist that wouldn't find something in there to love!
http://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-18-Best-Contemporary-Fantastic/dp/1599290596
Cost: $26
Loomis' books are staples in the art instruction world, and this particular title has recently been reprinted. Since it was just released a month or two ago, it's quite likely your Artist doesn't have it yet!
http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Head-Hands-Andrew-Loomis/dp/0857680978
Cost: $50
It doesn't matter how experienced an Artist you are, you can always learn more. DVDs are a fantastic gift for pros and amateurs alike. The Art Department and Gnomon both have wonderful selections.
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/
6. Copic Sketch Markers: Warm Grey & Cool Grey Sets
Cost: $63 each set of 12
I attended NYCC recently, and every comic artist I saw was using these markers. I was blown away by the stellar results they achieved with such a simple set of tools. The values are graded very subtly, which eliminates the need for a blender. A wonderful tool for toning preliminary sketches!
Cost: $100
I see so many students working on the worst of easels. Wobbly paint boxes that bounce every time they lay a stroke, or tripod bases that fall over at the slightest touch. It's a shame, because a decent easel really doesn't cost that much. The H-Frame base makes this easel super sturdy, and the whole thing folds up rather easily if space is a concern. I used this exact easel all through college, and for the first 4 years of my professional career. 15 years later it's still in great shape.
Cost: $380
A must own for the budding Illustrator. Good reference is invaluable to a good illustration; and good reference requires good light. If you don't have thousands of dollars to spend on a professional strobe kit, this is the next best option. The kit is versatile, and comes with everything you need. I used this exact kit for the first 10 years of my professional career.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/157948-REG/Smith_Victor_401494_K42U_Toolbox_Tungsten_Light.html
9. Craftech Painting Taboret
Cost: $550
I've never used this taboret personally, but I have seen several pros use it, and they all had great things to say about it. The glass mixing surface lifts up so you can easily place a neutral toned paper or even reference beneath it for easy color matching.
Cost: $2000, includes tuition, room and board.
It's certainly not cheap, but it is definitely worth every single penny. If your Wife or Husband is an aspiring illustrator, consider spoiling them rotten this Holiday. I promise you... This is a gift that your loved one will remember for the rest of their life!
http://www.illustrationmasterclass.com/
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