Teen Art Essentials The Ultimate Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect gift for the creative teen in your life? We’ve got you covered!

Our team at Art Shed has rounded up the ultimate guide to art essentials that every young artist will love.

From sketchbooks that can handle any doodle to vibrant markers and must-have paint sets, this guide has it all. Whether they’re into watercolours, bold markers, or customising everything in sight, you’ll find the ideal pick to inspire their creativity.

Let’s dive into our top picks and make this holiday season their most creative yet!

1. Mont Marte Premium Visual Diary – Capture Every Creative Idea!

Every artist needs a space to let their creativity flow, and the Mont Marte Premium Visual Diary is the perfect blank canvas. With 60 sheets of high-quality 110gsm paper, this A4 diary is ideal for sketching, planning, and developing new ideas.

2. Strathmore 400 Toned Grey Wire Bound Sketch Book
This toned grey sketchbook provides a unique background that makes colours pop, perfect for artists who love to experiment with highlights and shadows. Its wire-bound design makes it easy to flip through and work on different pages, making it an ideal gift for teens looking to add a creative twist to their sketching!

3. Mont Marte Signature Sketch Book - Hardbound
For a sturdy, classic option, this hardbound sketchbook is a must-have. With thick, smooth paper that handles a variety of mediums, it’s perfect for teens who enjoy everything from light sketches to heavy ink and marker work. This sketchbook is ready for whatever they throw at it!

4. Talens Art Creation Black Sketchbook 21 x 30 cm 140gsm 80 Sheets
A black sketchbook that’s perfect for high-contrast art! This striking background is ideal for coloured pencils, gel pens, or paint markers. Teens who love experimenting with bold, bright designs will find endless possibilities in this sleek and portable sketchbook.

1. Mont Marte Premium Pencil Set - Watercolour Pencils 72pc
Give them a rainbow of possibilities! These watercolour pencils offer vibrant colours that transform with a touch of water. Ideal for teens who love creating painterly effects without the mess, this set encourages experimentation and creativity with water-soluble colours.

2. Mont Marte Premium Pencil Set - Colour Pencils
This premium colour pencil set provides rich, smooth colours that blend beautifully on the page. It’s perfect for teens who love traditional colouring techniques or creating intricate designs. With a range of shades, it’s a versatile set for any drawing or colouring project.

3. Mont Marte Technical Drawing Pens 12pc
Precision is key with these technical pens! This 12-piece set includes different nib sizes for everything from fine details to bold outlines, making it perfect for teens who love inking, outlining, and creating sharp, defined illustrations.

4. Mont Marte Premium Colour Pencils 72 Piece In Wooden Box
For a touch of luxury, this 72-piece colour pencil set comes in a beautiful wooden box. Ideal for serious young artists, these pencils offer vibrant pigmentation and smooth application, perfect for detailed colouring and layering. A fantastic gift to inspire and elevate their art!

1. Mont Marte Premium Marker Set - Flexi Tip Alcohol Ink Art Markers 12pc
These flexi-tip markers are perfect for those who love expressive, fluid strokes. With alcohol-based ink for rich colour and a flexible tip for varying line thickness, this set lets young artists experiment with shading, blending, and dynamic line work.

2. Uni Ball Posca Paint Pens 1.3mm PC3M 8 Pack - Assorted Colours
For those who want versatility and precision, this pack of 1.3mm Posca pens offers a variety of vibrant colours. With a smaller tip, they’re perfect for detailed work and intricate designs. These pens are great for teens who love customising everything from skateboards to phone cases!

3. Uni Ball Posca Paint Pens 2.5mm PC5M 8 Pack - Monotone Colours
These monotone paint pens are great for teens looking to add bold, opaque lines to their art. With a 2.5mm tip, they’re perfect for larger strokes and solid fills on various surfaces, from paper to wood to canvas – ideal for all their creative projects.

4. Mont Marte Premium Marker Set - Dual Tip Alcohol Ink Art Markers 24pc
Versatile and vibrant, these dual-tip markers are perfect for adding colour to any piece. With an alcohol ink base for smooth blending and dual tips for detail or bold strokes, this set is great for teens who want to add intensity to their artwork.

5. Faber Castell Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers - Portrait 6pc
Designed for both dry and wet techniques, these dual markers are fantastic for portraits and sketches. Teens can use them dry for precise lines or add water to create soft, painterly effects, offering endless possibilities for creative expression.

6. Copic Original Art Marker (individual)
Loved by artists worldwide, each Copic marker brings smooth, vibrant colour and endless bendability. Teens who are serious about their art will appreciate these high-quality, refillable markers, perfect for creating detailed illustrations and blending techniques.

1. Mont Marte Watercolour Half Pan Set 39pc
This 39-piece watercolour pan set offers a range of beautiful colours perfect for on-the-go creativity. Compact and easy to use, it’s an excellent gift for teens who love painting with watercolours and want a versatile, high-quality set for their creations.

2. Faber Castell Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers - Portrait 6pc
These dual markers offer amazing versatility for watercolour effects. Teens can add water for beautiful, soft blends or use them dry for defined lines – ideal for portraits and expressive pieces that come to life with fluid, blended colour.

3. Mont Marte Premium Pencil Set - Watercolour Pencils In Tin 36pc
Watercolour pencils offer the best of both worlds – precise colouring and a painterly effect with just a touch of water. This set is perfect for teens looking to explore the magic of watercolour while keeping the control of a pencil.

1. Mont Marte Signature Paint Set - Acrylic Paint 48pc x 36ml Tubes
For teens diving into painting, this 48-piece acrylic paint set has every colour they’ll need. With smooth application and vibrant pigments, these paints are perfect for experimenting with acrylic techniques, from bold strokes to detailed layering.

2. Mont Marte Signature Paint Brush Set - Artist Brushes In Easel Wallet 17pc
This versatile set of 17 brushes comes in a handy easel wallet, making it easy to organise and transport. Perfect for any medium, these brushes are great for teens just starting out or looking to expand their collection.

3. Mont Marte Detailer Paint Brush Set - Taklon Bristle Detailer Collection 15pc
This detailer brush set includes 15 precise brushes that are perfect for any kind of detailed work, whether it’s miniature painting or adding the final touches. Ideal for teens who like fine details and want to elevate their painting skills.

4. Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour Set 10pc x 21ml
Introduce young artists to the world of oils with this Winsor & Newton set. Known for its quality, this set is perfect for beginners and advanced painters alike, offering rich, blendable colours for teens ready to explore traditional painting.

Mont Marte Wooden Skateboard Deck
Perfect for the artist who thinks outside the box, this wooden skateboard deck is ready for customisation! With a smooth surface ideal for paints, markers, and pens, it’s a great gift for teens who want to take their art beyond the canvas and make it part of their everyday style.