Gifts for Artists
Personalized shirts, hoodies and mugs for artists. Add their name to any design and see the exact print before you order.
27 designs for artist · T-shirts · page 1 of 2
Picking a gift for an artist
Artists live in their own kind of mess: paint on the cuffs, charcoal in the creases of their hands, a sketchbook that goes everywhere. Which means the gifts that work are the ones they can wear while they work, or drink from while they stare at a blank canvas. A tee they won't mind getting paint on, a hoodie for cold studio mornings, a mug that sits next to the brush jar. What makes it theirs is the detail. Add their name, the medium they love, whether that's watercolor, oil, ceramics or pencil, or the name of their studio or Etsy shop. A hobbyist who paints on weekends deserves the same treatment as someone who sells their work, and a shirt that says what they make tells people exactly what to ask about. For a kid who's always drawing, there are kids tees too, which makes a good first artist's smock for the art table.
Artist gift questions
Can I put a specific medium like watercolor or ceramics on the design?
Yes. Many designs have a second line, so you can type Watercolor, Ceramics, Oil Painter or any medium. The preview updates as you type, so you can check the fit before ordering.
Should I pick a light or dark shirt for someone who paints?
Dark shirts hide stains well, which helps if they wear it in the studio. Light shirts show the design in brighter color. If it's for working in, dark is the safer pick.
What's a good gift for a beginner or hobbyist artist?
A tee or mug with their name and what they make, like Sketcher or Weekend Painter. It treats the hobby as real, which is often the encouragement a newer artist wants.
Can I add a studio name or shop name?
Yes. Type it into the text box on designs with a second line. It works well for a small business name, a studio, or an Instagram handle if they sell their work.
What sizes do the artist shirts come in?
Adult tees come in S to 3XL. Hoodies, kids tees and onesies list their own sizes on each product page.
How long does an artist gift take to arrive?
Each order is printed after you place it, in 2 to 4 business days, then ships by ground in 3 to 5 business days. The product page shows the delivery window for today's orders.
What if the print has a mistake?
If we print something different from the preview you approved, or it arrives damaged, we reprint it free.
Artist gift ideas
- A work tee with their mediumChange the second line to Watercolor, Oil Painter or Printmaker, and give them a tee that's meant to get splattered.
- A studio hoodiePut their name or studio name on a hoodie for early mornings in a cold garage or spare room turned workspace.
- A mug for the brush-water shelfAn 11 oz mug with their name keeps their coffee clearly separate from the jar of rinse water, which is a real risk.
- A kids tee for the little one who's always drawingPut their name on a kids tee they can wear to art class or the kitchen table, where the marker collection lives.