{"id":53797,"date":"2021-12-06T07:13:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T12:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/?p=53797"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:09:46","slug":"the-best-gifts-for-artists-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/the-best-gifts-for-artists-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Gifts for Artists 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BEST-GIFTS-FOR-2022-677x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53803\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Wonderful, Creative You: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While I tend towards minimalism, I enjoy a new art supply from time to time as much as the next person. But for me this is the key: I buy just a few, high quality supplies so that they work well and keep me having fun. Here are a few of the supplies I&#8217;ve really been enjoying this year, that folks ask about the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tracing Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-100568729-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fstrathmore-300-series-tracing-paper%2F%3FfromSearch%3D%252Fsearch%252F%253Fsearchword%253Dstrathmore%2520tracing%2520paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tissue-paper-layers-page-1021x1024.png\" alt=\"art journal collage ideas\" class=\"wp-image-43017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tissue-paper-layers-page-980x983.png 980w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tissue-paper-layers-page-480x481.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1021px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have taken some of my art journaling classes, you might know that I am obsessed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-100568729-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fstrathmore-300-series-tracing-paper%2F%3FfromSearch%3D%252Fsearch%252F%253Fsearchword%253Dstrathmore%2520tracing%2520paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tracing paper<\/a>. It&#8217;s an amazing substance for adding light, airy layers in your journal or on standalone art pieces. I draw on it, paint on it, and make cut outs from it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daniel Smith paints<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100568729-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fdaniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-essentials-set-5-ml-tube%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-01-at-2.30.02-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-01-at-2.30.02-PM.png 832w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-01-at-2.30.02-PM-480x396.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 832px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100568729-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fdaniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-essentials-set-5-ml-tube%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Smith watercolor paints<\/a>. They have intense, beautiful color. I often recommend their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-100568729-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fdaniel-smith-watercolor-half-pan-sets-metal-box-set-of-12-colors%2F\" target=\"_blank\">travel set, pictured below<\/a>, which I use a lot. But working with the different colors I have in tubes and being able to spread out on a larger palette to mix colors freely is very satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Floral-Page.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Floral-Page.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Floral-Page-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watercolor Palette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/en-us\/studio-essentials-porcelain-butcher-tray-26-5x39-5cm?___store=jacksonsart_us&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=surfaces&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAvqGcBhCJARIsAFQ5ke6X8ZRfQG-aFOZWw_EHcgpzzV-Dfdwklux9IXupmTGTaT_g1YTwPHgaAgphEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-01-at-2.27.27-PM-1024x647.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-01-at-2.27.27-PM-980x619.png 980w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-01-at-2.27.27-PM-480x303.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of palettes, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/en-us\/studio-essentials-porcelain-butcher-tray-26-5x39-5cm?___store=jacksonsart_us&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=surfaces&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAvqGcBhCJARIsAFQ5ke6X8ZRfQG-aFOZWw_EHcgpzzV-Dfdwklux9IXupmTGTaT_g1YTwPHgaAgphEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">palette<\/a> is a wishlist item for me. (Hello, Santa? Are you listening?) I love the fact that this palette is large and made of porcelain instead of plastic.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dick Blick Masterstroke Watercolor Brushes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Watercolor-materials-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Watercolor-materials-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Watercolor-materials-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love these brushes. The bristles keep their shape and stand up to mixing and blending. I would buy these <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-100568729-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fblick-masterstroke-golden-taklon-brush-round-short-handle-size-4%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Dick Blick Masterstroke brushes<\/a> again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watercolor Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I want to work on something that I hope might be frame worthy, I always reach for my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-100568729-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Farches-watercolor-pad-9-x-12-140-lb-cold-press-fold-over-12-sheets%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arches watercolor paper<\/a>. It&#8217;s a beautiful, high quality paper that takes in the color and shows off my work. I love the feel of the textured surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fountain Pen and Ink<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_6834-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_6834-980x735.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_6834-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of my quest to minimize the plastic I&#8217;m using in my art practice. I decided to start with the low-hanging fruit: my pens.  I am IN LOVE with my Lamy Joy pen (pictured above), and my Sailor fountain pen with fude nib. They are great for doing slow drawing, drawing people and my dogs, or writing my to do list. Find my fountain pens, inks, and re-usable ink cartridges on my <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/favorite-art-supplies-mindful-art-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\">favorite supplies page<\/a> under pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iv8OzV\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Draw Yourself Calm: Draw Slow, Stress Less<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iv8OzV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Draw-Yourself-Calm.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Draw-Yourself-Calm.png 782w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Draw-Yourself-Calm-480x613.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 782px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the things that surprised me at my book signings was how many folks bought multiple copies of my book, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gUKmYi\" target=\"_blank\">Draw Yourself Calm<\/a>, so that they could enjoy it themselves, but also give it as a gift.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s on your wish list this year? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creatively Yours, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Wonderful, Creative You: While I tend towards minimalism, I enjoy a new art supply from time to time as much as the next person. 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