Gifts for Kids Who Like to Draw (Sketch These Out!)
Let’s work together to create a list of the best gifts for kids who like to draw by sharing the special (and basic) art supplies for kids that ours have loved, as well as any kids drawing tools, books, or other creative gifts for young artists that have been a hit with our families.
Keep in mind that the best gifts for kids that like to draw will vary based on their age and experience level, with older kids being ready for more high-quality materials, and likely already having specific preferences for art supplies they like to use. If that’s the case, don’t be afraid to ask your young artist for ideas, and remember that a gift card to their local art store will help them stock up on exactly the materials they need.
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Lulu Jr. My Comic Book
Imaginative kids can create their own comic book with this award winning kit. After writing and illustrating a one-of-a-kind comic, mail it off where it will be professionally printed in full color and shipped back, free of charge. One of the best gifts for 8 year olds who love art and graphic novels!
The Boys' Doodle Book
Kelly R: My son loved this book that is more creativity book than coloring book. Armed with their imaginations, kids complete half-drawn pictures with prompts like "how will you escape from a crocodile" and "what's under the bed?" These books are great gifts for 6-year-old boys, and check out The Girls' Doodle Book if you're shopping for a girl.
Hardcover Blank Books
These blank books are great gifts for 4 year olds that allow young children to express their creativity and grow an appreciation for stories and books by creating their own. You and your child can create a story, and work together on illustrating and writing it. The hardcover nature of this book will make it a treasured keepsake as they age.
How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way
For an artistic kid who wants to learn how to draw comics, Stan Lee and John Buscema created the ultimate guide. Comic book fans will learn about the right tools, comic book art lingo, and the proper technique for creating your own.
Kuretake Watercolor Set
This high-quality watercolor set is known for its vibrant pigments, excellent lightfastness and smooth, creamy consistency.
Falling in Art 5-Position Wood Drafting Table Easel
A drafting table with an angled top is a great (but expensive!) gift for budding artists that will help them maintain good posture while they work. For a more reasonably priced gift option, a stand like this can also be placed on top of a table to serve the same function.
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers Brush & Chisel Tip
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers offer a smooth, blendable ink ideal for creating vibrant artwork with a variety of effects, from fine lines to broad strokes.
Copic Ciao First Starter Set Alcohol Marker
Premium alcohol-based markers that are fast-drying, and which are known for their vibrant, blendable colors and smooth, even ink flow.
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
This groundbreaking work by Scott McCloud examines the unique storytelling power of the comic book, exploring the visual language of comics and analyzing how creators use panels, gutters, and other techniques to convey narrative and emotion.
STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph Art Drawing Pencils + Pencil Sharpener
These high-quality graphite pencils known for their smooth, consistent lines and exceptional drawing performance. Add on the matching pencil sharpener for a couple of great, practical drawing gifts for children.
LitEnergy Light Tracing Box
A light box allows artists to trace images and see how light and shadow fall on objects, and make excellent sketching gifts for kids of all ages. This ultra-thin LED light tracing pad is well-priced and easy to use for any age, though Crayola also makes a light-up tracing pad designed especially for younger kids.
Faber-Castell Graphite Sketch Pencil Set
Any kid who likes to draw will need good quality sketching pencils in a range of softnesses.
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens
Archival-quality ink pens known for their vibrant colors, fine lines, and water-resistance.
Sketch Book
Kids who love to draw can never have too many sketch books.
Canson XL Series Mixed Media Pad
Heavyweight art paper for mixed use, including watercolor, marker, painting and drawing.
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