16 Gift Ideas For People Who Like To Draw Or Sketch

Help them to get their creativity down on paper with a gift that will enhance their sketching and drawing experience.

Being able to draw and sketch is a great thing.

As not only does it provide an outlet for your creative side, it also helps to relax you and counteract the stresses of life.

So if you have a loved one that is always sketching away, how about getting them a little something to improve their creative experience.

As each of these gift ideas for people who like to draw are ones that a budding artist will appreciate and find useful.

1. A Set Of The Best Drawing Pencils

A good set of high quality drawing pencils is a gift idea that will be a guaranteed winner with almost everyone who likes to draw.

And ones with a brilliant reputation amongst drawers and sketchers are the Staedtler Mars Lumograph drawing pencils.

So getting them a set of these pencils will give them all the quality and variation they need to be able to transfer what's in their mind on to paper.

2.  A Set Of Coloured Pencils To Bring Life To Sketches

While some people like to draw in monochrome, adding colour to their drawings caqn really bring them to life.

So the gift of a high quality set of coloured pencils is another sure-fire winner here.

And for a set that many drawers swear by, check out the Prismacolor premier colored pencils.

3. A Hand Crank Wall Mounted Pencil Sharpener

Keeping their drawing and coloured pencils sharp and in tip top condition is a necessity for someone who likes to draw.

So the gift idea of a pencil sharpener can be a really useful one.

And if your favourite sketcher likes old school things then they may appreciate a hand crank type sharpener.

As something like the X-Acto Ranger manual pencil sharpener mounts onto their wall at home or in the studio and allows them to manually crank their pencils up to the highest standard.

4. An Electric Pencil Sharpener For Less Effort

Now if they are more modern thinking artists and want to save time and effort then get them an electric pencil sharpener instead.

As this way they can sharpen up all their pencils with ease and minimal fuss.

And for one that won't chew up their precious pencils, check out the X-Acto TeacherPro electric pencil sharpener.

5. A Set Of Kneaded Erasers To Correct Any Mistakes

No great drawing ever runs smoothly and an artist will need to make a few adjustments and eradicate a few mistakes along the way.

Which is where a set of kneaded erasers are such an important thing for them to have.

As these will clear the way for them to go on and correct what they need to.

And for a set that many drawers and sketchers love, check out the Faber-Castell kneaded eraser set.

6. A Set Of Micron Fineliner Pens

Some people prefer to draw with pens rather than pencils.

And if your loved one falls into this category then they would appreciate a gift of a new set of fineliner drawing pens to use.

With a high quality set being the Sakura Pigma micron fineliner pens.

7. A Large Sketchbook To Work On

Every drawer and sketcher needs some high quality paper to get their drawings down on.

So why not gift them a large sketchbook they can use to draw in.

As having a sketchbook rather than separate pieces of paper gives them a nice and easy way to keep their drawings together and to take show their friends.

And for one that is appreciated among people who draw as a hobby look no further than the Moleskine large art sketchbook.

8. A Sketchbook For Their Pocket

You can also find pocket sized art sketchbooks and these are ideal for people that like to sketch outside.

As they can keep one of these in their pocket wherever they go and whip it out to capture something when they get the inspiration. 

So gifting them the Moleskine Art pocket sketchbook will allow them to enjoy sketching anytime.

9. A Stylish Pencil Case To House Their Pencils

A stylish and high quality pencil case is a fantastic gift idea for someone who likes to draw.

And the Bellroy pencil case ticks all the boxes here.

As this case looks great and is somewhere they'll be proud to store their precious pencils in.

10. A Leather Roll Case For Old School Storage

Another gift option for classy pencil storage would be to get them a leather roll case.

As this is a great way for an artist to store their pens, pencils or paintbrushes, and unwrapping it gives you the feeling of being an artist that is ready to get down to work.

So check out the Alta Andina leather roll case for a gift that they'll adore.

11. A Desktop Lamp For Optimal Lighting For Drawing

Having the right lighting in your art room, bedroom or studio is super important when drawing so you can do your best work.

So getting someone who loves to draw a desk lamp that they can adjust and rotate to create the optimal creative environment is a really nice gift idea.

And one that will exceed all their expectations is the Humanscale Element 790 LED desk light.

12. A Lightbox Tracer To Help Them Improve

Helping someone improve their sketching and drawing abilities is a really great gift to give them.

And you can do this by gifting them a lightbox for tracing.

As using one of these to trace shapes and images can really improve their hand-eye coordination, while also making them aware of the movements they need their hands to make to draw certain things.

So check out the Artograph LightTracer 2 LED lightbox for one that makes an ideal gift.

13. Drawing Manikins For The Beginner Sketcher

A pair of wooden manikins can be a really handy tool for a budding sketcher to have in their locker.

As these can be manipulated into a variety of poses and positions that helps the artist to draw what they see and improve their drawing skills.

So gifting them the US Art Supply wood drawing manikin pair is a great option, especially if they are just starting out or still finding their way.

14. An Educational Drawing Book To Learn From

Another gift idea that can help an artist to improve is to buy them an educational art book that can broaden their knowledge and understanding of drawing.

And there are a ton of options here depending on their drawing styles and interests.

However, one book that remains popular among people who like to draw is How to Draw What You See by Rudy De Reyna.

Which is great for beginner and intermediate artists.

15. A Coffee Table Art Book

If they enjoy drawing and sketching then there is a fair chance that they have a strong interest in art in general.

So another gift idea for them would be to get them an art related book for their coffee table.

As this is something they can enjoy flicking through and also sharing with their friends when they come over to visit.

So something like the Art: The Definitive Visual Guide book can work well as a gift for an art lover.

16. A Gift Card For An Art Supply Store

Buying art supplies for an artist can be a real minefield as everyone has their own preferences when it comes to which pencils, paper and sketchbooks they like to use.

So if you're worried about buying them a gift that they won't like or use, why not get them a gift card for their favourite art supply store instead.

As this way they can buy whatever they want and need with your money and everyone's a winner.

With one option you could go for being the Blick gift card.

Rounding Up

Drawing and sketching are wonderful, creative hobbies that can bring a real feeling or peace, calm and satisfaction to someone.

So if you have a loved one that enjoys getting their sketchpad out on a regular basis, why not treat them to something they can use while doing their hobby.

As each of the gift ideas for people who like to draw that I've given you here are ones that they will find useful.