Valentine’s Day is the day of love and the perfect occasion to surprise your special someone with a gift that shows them how much they mean to you. Getting the right gift can be tricky if your Valentine is into art and you’re not sure what they’ll love. I’ve put together the 25+ best Valentine’s Day gifts for artists to help you find the perfect fit. There’s something for every creative taste—from traditional art, to digital media, to everyday essentials.
Valentine’s Day is an important day for you and your loved one. Naturally, you want to gift them something very special.
It’s always hard to find the right gift, and it can be even more difficult if your special someone is an artist and you’re not exactly fluent in the creative space.
Worry not—I’m an artist myself and I daresay I know what I and my fellow creatives would enjoy as a Valentine’s gift. ʕᴖᴥᴖʔ
I’m personally into digital art, but I also like to experiment with traditional media. Picking up a brush or a pencil in the real world every now and then is a fun and refreshing break from the screen.
In this guide, I've put together the best Valentine's Day gifts for artists, including lots of unique ideas for both traditional and digital art lovers.
Just have a look, and I’m sure you’ll find something for your special someone.
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What is a nice gift idea for an artist on Valentine's Day?
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. It’s a day dedicated to our special someone and remind them how much they mean to us.
Depending on your artsy loved one’s preferences, they may be drawn more to either traditional or digital art. Whatever your special someone prefers to create art with, I’ve included a variety of gift ideas, so you can be sure there’s something for every taste.
My list of Valentine’s Day gifts for artists includes art supplies such as paint sets, brushes, and pencils. But there’s also some creative tech like graphics tablets, styluses, and digital art software.
If that’s not quite your Valentine’s taste, there are also everyday favorites every artist loves, like headphones, pens, sketchbooks, Polaroids, and more.
These Valentine’s Day gifts work for any type of artist, whether they create digitally, traditionally, or across multiple mediums!
20+ Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Artists 2025
1. Colored Pencil Sets
Colored pencils make a fantastic gift for any artist. They’re easy to use and incredibly versatile. There’s no setup, no mess, and no drying time.
You can use them for sketching, filling in coloring books, drawing, shading. You can even combine them with watercolor, ink, markers, and digital media. Colored pencils fit into almost any creative process!
Prismacolor and Faber Castell are two of the big names in the industry. You can’t go wrong by gifting your Valentine a set of their colored pencils!
Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils
2. Pastel & Marker Sets
If pencils aren’t quite the right tool for your Valentine, consider pastels or markers. Both are fantastic mediums for artists to work directly with their hands. No need for water and drying time.
Both pastels and markers offer rich pigments for bold colors and smooth gradients. Markers are perfect for sketching, illustration, and lettering. Artists often use them for comic and manga art. Pastels work well for portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and expressive or impressionistic pieces.
Caran d’Ache Wax Oil Pastels
Copic Sketch Markers
3. Liquid Paint Sets
Many artists love to work with liquid paint. This includes acrylics, oil, and gouache. These mediums can be used on various surfaces like canvas, paper, and wood.
Acrylics are perfect for bold, long-lasting artwork. They’re easy to handle, dry quickly, and let you experiment with new techniques. Oils, on the other hand, dry slowly and allow you to blend colors, build layers, and work wet-on-wet.
A gouache painting set makes a fantastic Valentine’s Day gift for artists of any level. It’s easy to use, quick-drying, and allows for both precise details and bold graphic effects.
If any of these sound like a great fit for your loved one, consider gifting them one of these paint sets this Valentine’s Day:
Schmincke Horadam Watercolor Set
Winsor & Newton Designer Gouache Paint
4. Digital Drawing Tablets
It doesn’t always have to be traditional art. Nowadays, you can create on a computer almost like in the real world. Digital drawing tablets and software apps make it possible!
The best drawing tablets come with built-in screens, so artists can work directly on the tablet. Wacom is the leading manufacturer of creative tablets. If you buy a tablet from them, you can be sure to get your Valentine a long-lasting, high-quality device with top performance!
Quick tip: Wacom always has a range of refurbished tablets in stock, letting you buy a premium model at a massive discount directly from the manufacturer.
Wacom Movink 13
Wacom Cintiq 16
Wacom Intuos Pro
5. Digital Art Software
In addition to a tablet, digital artists also need the right software. There are apps dedicated to different creative needs, such as digital painting, illustration, and so on.
Some of the best painting software comes from Corel, while Adobe offers a comprehensive suite of programs dedicated to various creative fields.
So, bundling a drawing tablet with the right software definitely makes an unforgettable Valentine’s Day gift for artists!
Corel Painter 2023
Adobe Photoshop CC
Adobe Photoshop Elements
6. Wireless Headphones
This is one of the sure-fire Valentine’s Day gifts for artists that you can’t go wrong with! I daresay that every artistic person loves to listen to music. I always play songs while I create because I find it both inspirational and relaxing.
If the artistic person you want to surprise feels the same, consider gifting them a set of headphones! I’ve listed some colorful, stylish-looking headphones and earbuds below. Other colors are available, these are just some suggestions:
Bose Wireless Earbuds
Beats Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
7. Polaroid Cameras
Polaroid cameras have been seeing a huge comeback. These vintage style devices are fun to shoot with, come in a variety of popping colors, and let you print your photos on the spot.
If your artsy special someone likes to take pictures, this is a great idea to surprise them this Valentine’s Day!
Polaroid Now Generation 3
Fujifilm Instant Film Camera
8. Instant Smartphone Printers
Another Valentine’s gift idea for someone who likes to take photos on the go is an instant smartphone printer.
The printer lets you print photos directly from your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Because it’s compact and lightweight, it fits in any bag and is easy to carry around.
The rose pastel-colored smartphone printers below make beautiful gifts for capturing romantic moments and memories with your loved one:
Fujifilm Instax Smartphone Printer
Fujifilm Mini Smartphone Printer
9. Heart-Shaped Computer Mice
Now, if this isn’t the perfect Valentine’s gift for an artist, I don’t know what is! (ᵕᴗᵕ) These cute computer mice in a heart shape are not only adorable, they’re also absolutely state-of-the-art.
They work wirelessly via Bluetooth, are lightweight and include long-lasting batteries. Each mouse is compatible with a wide range of devices, including PCs, laptops, MacBooks, smartphones, and tablets.
10. Inspirational Quotes
Valentine’s Day is the day of love. This doesn’t just mean romantic love between two people, but also self-love. Inspirational quotes and positive affirmations are a wonderful way to remind yourself that you’re worthy and lovable—just the way you are.
Printable quotes are easy to print out on the medium of your choice (paper, cardboard, etc.) and put them somewhere you see every day: on your desk, your wall, or in your bag. Plus, they’re also perfect if your Valentine lives far away because you can email them!
11. Sketchbooks
Artsy people naturally like to sketch and doodle, write down inspirational thoughts, or journal their ideas, feelings, and experiences. That’s why sketchbooks are always excellent Valentine’s Day gifts for artists.
A good sketchbook features thick, high-quality paper with a smooth texture, as well as blank or minimally formatted pages for maximum artistic freedom:
Etchr Mixed Media Sketchbook
Royal Talens Art Sketchbook
12. Fountain & Calligraphy Pens
One thing artists can’t do without is a writing tool. Be it a fountain pen, ballpoint pen, or a pencil—beautifully crafted pens with unique colors and finishes appeal to anyone with an eye for aesthetics.
Plus, they’re ideal tools for creative expression, including customized handwriting, calligraphy, and sketching. I’m sure your artsy Valentine will love receiving one of these exquisite gifts:
Kaweco Frosted Sport Fountain Pen
Kaweco Al Sport Pencil
Caran d'Ache Ballpoint Pen
