Art supplies and Black Friday go together better than you might think, Black Friday is a brilliant time to stock up on the art supplies you'll need all year round.
There are deals available on coloured pencils, pens, the best easels, the best oil paints, paintbrushes and more. We've been through the offers and have highlighted our top picks for you to add to your basket as well as some quick links to our favourite retailers. My top deal is probably this Meeden easel from Amazon, which is now $98.21 but there are also some great offers on cheaper items.
Quick links
- Amazon: Save up to 66% on marker sets
- Dick Blick: Up to 76% off coloured pencils in big sale
- Cass Art: Up to 40% off premium oil paints
- Argos: A range of art sets available – save 20%
- Michaels: 50% off mixed media art set
Painting deals
Drawing deals
Art set deals
More art supplies
Want more suggestions for art supplies? See our best coloured pencils, best pens and best acrylic paintbrushes and best acrylic paints lists or check out the deals below.
We really do think that Black Friday is a good time to stock up on those art materials you'll want to use throughout the year. A range of retailers are offering discounts and there are offers on a variety of materials. Whether you just need to stock up your pencil case or need to make a bigger purchase like an easel or lightbox, this time of year really is the best time to do so.
FAQ
What should I gift someone who likes art?
What to gift someone who likes art will depend on how serious the person who likes art is about their art. Is it more of a passing interest, a hobby or a profession? If it's a passing interest then an art set would be a great shout. If they are more serious then it's best to find out from them what type of art materials they use and then get them supplies of stuff they already buy. Many artists are very picky about the materials they use and may not appreciate being given cheaper supplies they won't use. If in doubt, ask what they have already. Most artists will also appreciate a lovely pack of pencils or coloured pencils.
What are the cheapest art supplies?
There are all sorts of cheap art supplies available. If you want absolute basics then you can't get much cheaper than basic pencils and erasers. If you want something a bit more exciting then you can get cheap sets of coloured pencils or markers that will bring a bit of colour into an artist's life. You may also want to consider a sketchbook, though better quality sketchbooks will be more expensive.
What retailers offer the best deals on art supplies?
There are various retailers offering Black Friday deals on art supplies. Of course, there's Amazon, but there are plenty of smaller retailers also offering discounts. Dick Blick has some good offers in the US and Cass Art in the UK also offers deals at this time of year.
What items go on sale over Black Friday?
Expect offers on pretty much every art material there is going. We've so far seen discounts on papers, pens, pencils, paints and paintbrushes. Also expect offers on the likes of easels and other art accessories. In other words, there's a lot on offer!
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