Gifts for Art Lovers
Bricks that look like paintings and books that teach you to draw
- 13 ideas
- £8.99 to £269.99
- Updated
Art lovers are a joy to buy for, because they appreciate things that look good. A LEGO version of a famous painting suits those who enjoy seeing art in a new form, and drawing books suit anyone who wants to start making their own.
The LEGO sets here include Klimt's The Kiss, Van Gogh's The Starry Night, The Milky Way Galaxy, a Polaroid camera, Sunflowers and a New York postcard. The books cover drawing basics, figure drawing, manga, a one-drawing-a-day book and a Bob Ross by the Numbers kit. A framed print is a safe present, but a model or a book gives them something to do, which is often what art lovers want. Prices were checked on 13 October 2026 and can change.
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Sunflowers
A Sunflowers set, sold from age 8, a small display model that suits a desk or shelf.
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New York Postcard
A New York Postcard set, sold from age 9, a mini city scene in postcard form.
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Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera
A Polaroid OneStep SX-70 camera for adult builders, a display model of the instant-camera classic.
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Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night as a LEGO set for adults, a wall-hanging model of the painting.
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The Milky Way Galaxy
The Milky Way Galaxy, an adult set that turns the night sky into a wall piece.
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Gustav Klimt – The Kiss
Gustav Klimt's The Kiss in LEGO for adults, the largest and priciest set here.
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Fundamentals of Drawing
Fundamentals of Drawing, a complete professional course for artists in a paperback.
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Drawing: A Complete Guide
Drawing: A Complete Guide, a long paperback that covers the basics for a beginner.
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Figure Drawing: A Complete Guide
Figure Drawing: A Complete Guide, a paperback for artists who want to learn the human figure.
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Manga Art Secrets
Manga Art Secrets, a guide to drawing in the manga style for fans of the format.
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A Drawing a Day
A Drawing a Day, a paperback that sets a daily task to build a drawing habit.
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Bob Ross by the Numbers
Bob Ross by the Numbers, a gift set that lets a fan paint by number.
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Wildlife (Angela Harding) Colouring Book
A Wildlife colouring book by Angela Harding, for adults who like to colour in.
Questions people ask
What is a good gift for someone who likes art?
A LEGO art set suits those who like to display things, and a drawing book suits those who want to make their own. Pick by whether they prefer looking or doing.
What is a good gift for a beginner artist?
Fundamentals of Drawing and Drawing: A Complete Guide are comprehensive paperbacks, while A Drawing a Day is gentler and helps build a habit.
Are the LEGO art sets for adults difficult?
They are designed for adult builders and take longer than children's sets, but the instructions are clear. They suit someone who enjoys a few hours of focused building.
More gift ideas
- Gifts for Music LoversA record player in bricks and the stories behind the sound
- Gifts for GardenersBooks for the potting shed and plants that never need watering
- Gifts for BakersCookbooks for the proof drawer and something to dunk
- Gifts for Book LoversPaperbacks to get lost in, from literary mysteries to memoirs
- Gifts for Car and F1 FansRace cars in bricks, from a pocket-sized Alpine to a McLaren F1 car
- Gifts for Chocolate LoversSelectors, big boxes and bars with a conscience
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