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5 creative gifts for your artsy Valentine

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Have an art-lover in your life? This Valentine’s Day, surprise them with art supplies to brighten their world. Art not only brings beauty to our lives, but it has documented mental and physical health benefits. The process of creating art has been shown to lower stress levels, promote feelings of calmness, boost self-esteem and dopamine levels, enhance problem-solving skills, and even ease chronic pain. What better way to show someone you care with tools to enhance their creativity and well-being? This round-up of fun products for optimal art-making is perfect for the budding Picasso in your life. Whether they’re a beginner, a dabbler, or a seasoned artist, your Valentine is sure to appreciate these supplies to ignite their creative spirit.

This versatile paintbrush set includes 12 different-sized brushes that work with acrylics, oils and watercolors. With short wooden handles, rust-resistant aluminum ferrules, and nylon bristles, they’re well-crafted and easy to clean with soap and water. Previous reviewers reported the bristles stayed intact after multiple uses, making this the perfect giftable set.
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Made in Germany, this vibrant, glittery paint set is highly pigmented, durable, and works on any surface: canvas, ceramics, wood, metal, plastic, and fabric. With a full array of colors represented (red, orange, purple, green, blue, yellow and black), artists will have a rainbow of choices. Previous reviewers noted this glittery paint adds a striking dimension to their paintings, especially flowers.
This striking paint set, also made in Germany according to the highest quality standards, includes metallic gold, silver, bronze, copper, black, blue, green, and red. Use the colors on their own or mix them with solid colors for an effect that pops off the canvas. Previous reviewers reported this paint is extremely well-pigmented and doesn’t lose its glossy shine over time.
Nothing says “true artist” like a traditional wooden palette to work wonders from. With a classic oval shape for right or left hand use, this artist’s must-have is durable and cleans easily. Previous reviewers said it’s lightweight, easy to hold, and is large enough to hold several colors at once.
This pack of 6 hardboards (9 x 12 inches) is a quality alternative to canvas. The boards are ⅛-inch thick and the ideal blank slates for still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and abstracts. Previous reviewers reported these hardboards are solid quality, smooth to paint on, and durable enough for several layers of mixed media, such as heavy decoupage.

Your Valentine will love receiving all the supplies they need to create this winter. Whether they’re using glittery acrylics to render the sun sinking on the horizon, or shimmering metallics for a flourish of abstract designs, these art essentials are sure to add a healthy dose of color to increase overall well-being. The paints will last for several painting sessions, and the paintbrush set and wooden palette can be washed and used again and again. In the words of writer Kurt Vonnegut, “To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is to make your soul grow. So do it.” Beginners and experts alike will love these thoughtful additions to their artist’s toolbox. 

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