20 Gifts for Artists and Creative Friends

For the painter who has outgrown the kitchen table and actually paints outside.

This beechwood plein air easel converts from a sketch box into a full tripod stand, holds canvases up to thirty four inches, and folds down with a storage drawer and shoulder strap.

A proper gift for someone already serious about the habit. If budget or space says no, a tabletop version covers the same need smaller.