Art gift ideas for kids
Art supplies we'd happily give our own kids, a few small family-owned makers we love, and the stores worth browsing, picked for ages 9–12.
Top picks
Things we'd buy ourselves, linked straight to the product.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencilsabout $25
The soft, blendable pencils artists use. A gift that says "you're an artist".
Sakura Pigma Micron Pensabout $15
Fine waterproof ink pens for comics, doodles and line drawings.
Strathmore Sketch Padabout $12
A proper sketchbook with good paper, for a year of drawings.
Klutz Drawing for the Artistically Undiscoveredabout $20
A friendly book that teaches real drawing skills, with pencils included.
From small makers
Family-owned and independent shops making lovely things for young artists.
Shop by brand
Whole stores worth browsing for this age.
Keep every masterpiece
Little Folio is a private home for your children's artwork. Snap a photo, save their words in their own voice, and share it with the family you invite. Grandparents can see gift ideas picked for their grandchild's age.
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