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The ARTnews holiday art gift guide has arrived, with art-inspired products for every enthusiast on your list! Whether you’re shopping for an artist, a writer, a hobbyist, or an aesthete, our list of art gifts—both new and perennial favorites—has you covered, with suggestions for everything from art supplies to art-themed apparel and accessories to artists’ limited-edition home goods.
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’Tis the season, which means it’s time to start racking your brain for gift ideas. But if your list happens to include artists or art lovers, the choice is a no-brainer: Give them a book on art. Whether it’s an artist bio, a novel, or a sumptuously illustrated catalog, it’s bound to be appreciated (unless you’ve seriously misjudged the recipient’s preferences in art—in which case, it’s the thought that counts). Needless to say, there are thousands of titles out there. To help you make the right choice, we offer our recommendations for the best 2024 art books for giving. (Prices and availability current at time of publication.)
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Cyber Monday is over, but you can still find deals on tech accessories and software for artists. Any of the below items would make a great gift for the artist or photographer in your life (or for yourself!). A word of advice: Move fast, as many of these products will sell out quickly. (Prices current at time of publication.)
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Lume Cube 2.0 LED panel
Buy for $84.99 and save 6%
A powerful lighting accessory, the Lume Cube 2.0 is a mini LED panel with a DSLR shoe mount and 1.5 hours of battery life. An excellent gift for photographers, it is tough, waterproof, and—weighing in at a mere 3.5 ounces—extremely portable. It’s simple to use: you can control brightness with just two buttons and toggle between light modes, including a low-light mode for long exposures. It can also be controlled wirelessly via Bluetooth using the mobile app.
Epson EcoTank ET-3850 printer
Buy for $319.99 and save 20%
While it might seem difficult to get excited about a printer, we love Epson’s EcoTank line printers, which save money by using high-capacity, refillable ink tanks instead of ink cartridges. Our tech writer Terry Sullivan says this about the EcoTank: “I have to say that switching to a printer with an ink-tank system, instead of an ink-cartridge system has been one of the best buying decisions I’ve made in all my years of writing about tech gear. Why? In the more than two years I’ve had my own Epson EcoTank (an earlier version of this model), I’ve barely had to think about it and only needed to refill the tanks up once! Otherwise, it has simply worked. I also haven’t needed to fuss with settings, head cleaning, or alignment. Aside from my Amazon Kindle, it’s been one of the most consistently reliable consumer electronics accessories I’ve ever bought.” This versatile model will scan and copy as well as print, and it is now 20% off. So, if your studio needs an office printer, consider an EcoTank.
Zagg Pro Keys wireless keyboards & detachable cases for iPads
Buy for $50.39–$139.99 and save 10–54%
If you’re looking to make your Apple iPad function more like a laptop, getting a wireless keyboard can be, well, key! But before you buy, you’ll want to make sure the keyboard is compatible with your iPad. Zagg offers keyboards compatible with a number of iPad, iPad Pro, and iPad Air models, and they come with or without a trackpad. Just scroll through the drop-down menu to find your model. These keyboards are nicely designed with a detachable case and backlit keys. They also have an impressive battery life—even with a trackpad on, Zagg says their keyboards can hold a charge for up to 3 months.
Canon ImageProGraf Pro-1000 pigment printer
Buy for $999.00 and save $300
Unlike the Epson EcoTank ET-3850 wireless printer, which is best for office tasks, this much pricier 17-inch pigment printer is a great choice for photography or art projects. Like all pigment printers, it produces vibrant color prints, but where it really shines is in printing black-and-white photos. The PRO-1000’s 10-color Lucia Pro pigment ink set includes both photo and matte black inks, producing deeper and more intense blacks that look fantastic on fine art photo paper. And because it has separate nozzles for the two types of black ink, it doesn’t need to switch tanks while printing (a common annoyance), reducing ink waste and saving time. The PRO-1000 also has a dedicated Chroma Optimizer channel that layers on a clear coating for a smoother finish. You can quickly and easily check ink levels, printer status, and other settings on its 3-inch LCD screen, as well.
Wacom ONE 13 digital drawing tablet
Buy for $299.95 and save 25%
From one of the top tablet companies comes this well-balanced model, which is affordable, color accurate, and user friendly. Its 11.6-inch screen is large enough for most projects, has negligible parallax, and is finished with a slightly textured matte film that has a realistic paperlike feel. Because it’s a display tablet, it can be used it like any computer tablet, like an iPad. But it also allows you to tap into the software on your computer. One downside is that it doesn’t offer wireless connectivity like some drawing tablets, but overall, it’s very easy to set up and use. This is a great entry-level tool with a decent-sized screen for a good price.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Pay $29.98 per month for the first year and save 50% (students save 70% the first year)
For many artists, this software suite from Adobe is a must-have, since it offers everything from image- and video-editing software, like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro, respectively, to motion graphics and animation tools, like After Effects. Not everyone loves the subscription model, but the entire suite is half off for the first year.
Corel Painter 2023 | Professional Painting Software (Mac Download)
$214.99 and save 50%
Although many artists may find all digital tools they need from Adobe, there are alternatives. When used with a drawing tablet or drawing display tablet (which is highly recommended), Corel Painter 2023 allows you to easily sketch, paint, and illustrate on a blank canvas or rework a photograph or digital illustration. It offers many types of brushes, including new Fluid brushes, Thick Paint, watercolors, pastels, oils, acrylics, airbrushes, and more. And right now it’s offered for half the price.
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Peak Design carbon fiber travel tripod
Buy for $539.96 and save $60
If you need a portable tripod, whether you’re shooting star trails at night or portraits at dawn, consider this lightweight, easy-to-use model. The carbon fiber version weighs just 2.8 pounds and has a packing height of 15.2 inches. It can extend to 60.2 inches (with center column raised), and can hold up to a 20-pound camera.
Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D printer
Buy for $349.00 and save 24%
When it comes to 3D printers, models and prices can get very confusing very quickly. But there are a couple of things that set the Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D printer apart, particularly if you’re a novice. Although it’s a budget-priced 3D printer (yes, models under $500 are considered budget models), it still allows you to print in up to four colors. And it’s very easy to set up and operate. Best of all, it is now almost $100 off.
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It’s Cyber Monday! Not all (or many) sale items are actually good buys, but we’ve done the research and found real (if sometimes modest) deals on electronics, photography gear, and software. Our recommendations below will help you get a jump on your holiday gift shopping for family, friends, and even yourself. We’ll be updating this page throughout the day, so check back often.
How we pick each product:
Our mission is to recommend the most appropriate artists’ tool or supply for your needs. Whether you are looking for top-of-the line equipment or beginners’ basics, we’ll make sure that you get good value for your money by doing the research for you. We scour the Internet for information on how art supplies are used and read customer reviews by real users; we ask experts for their advice; and of course, we rely on our own accumulated expertise as artists, teachers, and craftspeople.
ON BEST BUY
Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera, 2-lens kit
Buy for $499.99 and save 40%
While many artists and photographers lust after full-frame mirrorless cameras, there are many excellent mirrorless cameras out there with smaller sensors. Among them is the Canon EOS R100, which has a smaller-than-full-frame APC-C-size sensor. In addition, it has a DIGIC 8 processor, Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus (which is super fast), the ability to fire off a burst of photos at 6.5 frames per second and capture 4K-resolution video up to 24 fps or Full-HD videos up to 60 fps (although at 4K resolution it does have a dramatic 1.5x crop). There are two lenses provided in this kit: an 18-45mm zoom and a 55-210mm zoom. (Just remember that those lenses will be similar to shooting with a 29-73mm zoom lens and an 89-340mm zoom lens, respectively, when you factor in the 35mm-equivalent, 1.6x magnification of the APS-C size sensor.) This is a quality tool for a reasonable price.
ON WALMART
Apple AirPods with charging case (2nd generation)
Buy for $89.00 and save 31%
There is no doubt that the sound quality is better with 4th-generation AirPods. Many, however, prefer the design and fit of the 2nd-generation AirPods, and now you can have them for nearly a third off. These wireless Bluetooth ear buds are easy to set up, and you can seamlessly switch between using them with your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad, and Apple TV. You also get more than 24 hours of battery life when they are fully charged.
XGIMI MoGo 2 mini projector with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Buy for $229.99 and save 42%
As an artist, gallerist, or curator, it is helpful to have a mini projector on hand so that you can show examples of videos, films, and even static artworks at a larger scale. With the XGIMI MoGo 2 wireless mini projector, you get a very portable projector that measures just 6.3 x 4.7 x 4.3 inches and weighs only 2.42 lbs. But it doesn’t skimp on performance: The projector is not just rated for 400 ISO lumens and has 25,000 hours of lamp life, but it has smart projector technology (XGIMI’s Intelligent Screen Adaption Technology), which allows you to easily set up and enjoy cinema-like moments without manual adjustment. It also comes with two built-in 8W speakers, which are Dolby compatible, and produces audio that won’t lack for bass frequencies.
ON TARGET
Beats Solo 4 Headphones
Buy for $99.99 and save 50%
If you’re an artist who listens to music or podcasts in the studio, Beats are an excellent choice for on ear–style headphones. They’re ultralight and very comfortable. They’re also reliable, with up to 50 hours of battery life. Plus, they’re versatile: You can listen to lossless audio via USB-C or 3.5 mm audio cable. And they’re easy to use, with one-touch pairing with both iOS and Android.
ON B&H
Nikon D7500 DSLR camera kit with 18-140mm lens
Buy for $896.95 and save 40%
The Nikon D7500 is not only more than seven years old, but it’s a DSLR and not a mirrorless camera. Nevertheless, there’s a lot to like about it. For starters, it has a 20.9-megapixel APS-C-size CMOS sensor that can fire off 8 frames-per-second for up to 100 still photos, and it can capture 4K UHD-resolution video at 30 fps. It also has a large, 3.2-inch, 922,000-dot, swiveling touchscreen display and a native ISO range from ISO 100 to ISO 51,200, which can be expanded to ISO 50 and out to ISO 1,640,000. This deal includes a camera body paired with a Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, which is similar to shooting with a 27-210mm zoom lens, when you factor in the 35mm-equivalent, 1.5x magnification of Nikon’s DX-format, APS-C-size sensor. And while the D7500 camera body doesn’t offer in-body image stabilization (IBIS), the lens itself has Nikon’s VR technology, which is lens-based image stabilization that in some cases might actually perform better than IBIS.
ON ADORAMA
Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera kit with 24-50mm zoom lens, 32GB SD memory card, bag, tripod, and accessories
Buy for $1296.95 and save 24%
It may be a few years old and doesn’t have Nikon’s very latest imaging technology, but the Nikon Z5 is still a very capable full-frame, entry-level mirrorless camera. It comes with a 24-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, can fire off 4.5 frames per second in burst mode with autofocus, and has 5-axis in-body image stabilization, for better results in low-light. Filmmakers and vloggers will like that this Z-series camera can capture 4K UHD video capabilities at 30fps and 60fps. It also offers a silent mode, for discreet shooting, and has powerful Eye-Detection autofocus, to ensure subjects’ eyes are always in sharp focus. This kit not only includes a camera body with Nikon’s Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 zoom lens, but also other accessories, including a 32GB SanDisk SDHC memory card, a camera bag, a ProOptic filter kit, and a tripod. Overall, it is a great value.
Sony ZV-1F vlogging camera
Buy for $398.00 and save $20%
Sony’s ZV-1F is a newer, upgraded version of its ZV-1, which was primarily designed for YouTubers and vloggers. Here are a few of the differences: The newer model features a fixed 20mm lens (instead of a zoom lens) as well as an improved autofocus system (which has Eye AF technology for detecting faces and eyes). Another difference is that you charge it with a USB-C, which can also be used to power the camera when it is used as a webcam. Like its predecessor, the ZV-1F is a versatile yet easy-to-use camera that takes very good quality videos and still photos. And although it may be a camera focused on vloggers, who will mostly use it for video, it’s also a really solid point-and-shoot still-photo camera.
ON AMAZON
All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB)
Buy for $129.99 and save 19%
Reading the new Mondrian biography from the road? Amazon says this Kindle is the fastest they’ve made yet, with 25 percent faster page turns. It’s also ultrathin and waterproof, comes with a 7-inch glare free display, and has battery life that can last up to 12 weeks on a single charge. (It charges via a USB-C charger). What’s more, you can easily adjust the screen’s brightness and warmth.
Google Nest 2nd Gen Wired Video Doorbell Camera
Buy for $99.98 and save 44%
If you like to keep an eye on who’s at the door of your home or art studio, you’ll appreciate the features on this Google Nest Doorbell. It has three hours of of video event history, can tell the difference between a person, package, animal, and vehicle, and is compatible with smart devices that work with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. It can also connect to the Google Home app. (This model is designed to replace a wired doorbell and requires a compatible chime and transformer, both sold separately.)
Apple AirTag
Buy for $24.00 and save 17%
AirTags aren’t just for luggage! These tracking devices (which use a Bluetooth wireless signal) can help you keep tabs on all sorts of items, from artworks in transit to your plein air painting kit to your phone. Simply AirTag the item you want to track. Then, if you can’t find that item, you can use Apple’s Find My app to locate it. If it’s nearby, you can even play a sound on the built-in speaker by going to the New Items tab in the Find My app.
JBL Tour One M2 Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones (Black), Medium
Buy for $199.95 and save 33%
There’s a lot to like about these versatile noise-canceling headphones. For starters, they have four built-in mics that you can adapt to the surrounding environment, all in real time. You can minimize distractions when you need to focus or lower the the level of noise cancellation so you can hear what’s going on around you, all via the JBL Headphones mobile app on your phone. They also have a very good battery life.
Glocusent 3-Color & 6-Brightness Reading Light
Buy for $17.98 and save 45%
Artists will find lots of uses for this handy reading light, whether you are sketching on a dimly lit train or reading at an outdoor cafe. The light’s arms fit around your neck and are adjustable, so you can get the angle that’s most comfortable for you. It has three color temperature modes—yellow (3000K), warm white (4000K) and cool white (6000K)—and an independent switch for three brightness levels. It also boasts 80 hours of battery life and recharges with a USB-C cable.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 44mm Bluetooth Smartwatch
Buy for $155.24 and save 45%
If you’re the type of artist who likes to keep a watchful eye over not just your schedule, but your workouts, health, and even sleep, a smartwatch, like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, is worth the price. It’s easy to use and very versatile. It’s also water resistant.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Unlocked Android Smartphone
Buy fo r$849.00 and save 23%
This is the larger of the two Pixel 9 Pro models, and it’s packed with features. It comes with a 6.8-inch touchscreen display and 128 GBs of on-board storage, for keeping and displaying images of art. You can change shutter speeds and focus the camera manually as well as use its Magic Editor to adjust your photos. It also has a Night Sight Video feature, which allows you to take sharp videos in low light.
Canon PIXMA PRO-200 wireless professional inkjet photo printer
Buy for $399.00 and save 33%
This is the older version of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300, although it’s still an excellent printer and has many of the same specs as the Pro-300. The main difference is that it has only eight color cartridges, instead of nine color cartridges, and the ink is dye based, instead of pigment based. While some photographers prefer a pigment-based system instead of dye-based system—dye being somewhat less archival than pigment—this model offers less expensive alternative. Just like the Pro-300, it can print out 13 x 19-inch color photographs that look fantastic.
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It’s Cyber Weekend! Many US retailers have marked down selected wares, including art and craft supplies. To help you parse the offerings, we’ll be tracking some of the best deals on artists’ tools, from pastels to tablets, to give as gifts or to keep for yourself.
We will be updating this page, so check in with us often. A word of advice: Move fast, as many of these products will sell out quickly. (All prices current at time of publication.)
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How we pick each product:
Our mission is to recommend the most appropriate artists’ tool or supply for your needs. Whether you are looking for top-of-the line equipment or beginners’ basics, we’ll make sure that you get good value for your money by doing the research for you. We scour the Internet for information on how art supplies are used and read customer reviews by real users; we ask experts for their advice; and of course, we rely on our own accumulated expertise as artists, teachers, and craftspeople.
SAVE ON TECH GEAR AND CAMERAS
This Cyber weekend there’s lots of great tech for artists, collectors, and galleries on sale. Check out our Black Friday deals on electronics, photography equipment, and software, and more here.
SAVE ON HELPING THE PLANET
30% off Terracycle Zero Waste boxes
Terracycle’s Zero Waste Boxes help keep trash that can’t typically be recycled by curbside recycling services out of landfills and incinerators. With a Zero Waste Box for just about anything you can imagine, the company makes it easy to recycle beauty supplies, plastic packaging, coffee capsules, and lots more. Just fill the box, tape it up, and send it back using the prepaid shipping label. Their boxes, however, can be expensive. This weekend, get 30 percent off any box, including this one, which is ideal for art studios and classrooms.
SAVE ON ART-THEMED PUZZLES
20–30% off Pomegranate jigsaw puzzles
Who doesn’t enjoy a good jigsaw puzzle? It’s a great pastime that can relieve stress, and it doesn’t involve a computer screen. And they make a great gift for the puzzle fanatic in your life. The independent publisher Pomegranate faithfully reproduces fine-art masterpieces in its sturdy, well-cut puzzles. Shop puzzles based on works by Georges Seurat, Edward Hopper, Henri Matisse, Faith Ringgold, Alma Thomas, and others, and save up to 30%.
SAVE ON ART GIFTS
Up to 30% off Museum of Modern Art Design Store merchandise
If you are shopping for an art lover in your life, you can’t do much better than the Museum of Modern Art Design Store, which carries exhibition catalogs, artist and exhibition merch, home goods, accessories, and more. Save 20% at checkout on items like this stuffed pumpkin based on a Yayoi Kusama artwork.
SAVE ON ONLINE ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
50% off Master Class memberships (billed monthly) through December 2
You’ve most likely seen one of the commercials for MasterClass, the online education subscription service that gets celebrities from to record tutorials on a wide range of topics from cooking to filmmaking to art. Instructors include musician Alicia Keys, chef Gordon Ramsay, editor and fashion icon Anna Wintour, comedian and actor Steve Martin, and artists Jeff Koons and Futura. For a limited time, you can get 50% off a MasterClass annual membership.
SAVE ON ARTIST’S SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FROM BLICK
Blick is having an in-store holiday sale through December 24, but you can also find great deals online through its cyber sale. Many of the best deals are on student-grade tools and supplies, so if you are on a budget or just starting out, this is an especially good option for you. And don’t just stick to the sale page—there are great deals throughout the site. Here are some bargains that caught our eye.
30% off Da Vinci Casaneo and Cosmotop Spin synthetic brushes, set of four in a gift box
We love Da Vinci’s synthetic watercolor brushes, which are neither too stiff nor frustratingly floppy and feel almost as good as natural bristle brushes. A favorite of experienced watercolor artists, their Cosmotop Spin (synthetic sable) and Casaneo (synthetic squirrel) brushes are pricey, but retain their shape better than other brushes that cost as much. This beautifully boxed set includes two Casaneo and two Cosmotop Spin brushes and makes a luxurious gift for the watercolorist (and vegan!) in your life.
51% off M. Graham artists' watercolors, set of 6, warm and cool, 15 ml tubes
Take 50% off this M. Graham watercolor set in useful colors. M. Graham’s professional-grade paints are remarkably concentrated, incredibly fluid, and easy to use for glazing. Yet they are a relatively thick paint, made in small batches with pure Northwest blackberry honey in addition to gum arabic and glycerin. Honey not only increases moisture to help paint flow off the brush and glide along the canvas; it also allows the paints to rewet beautifully. These paints do not have strong granulation and mix well among themselves and with watercolors from other brands.
36% off Sakura Gelly Roll retractable limited-edition pens, assorted colors, set of 24 with case
Invented in the 1980s, the Gelly Roll is the original gel ink pen and it has only gotten better as Sakura refines it. The ink is smooth flowing, archival, waterproof, and fade-resistant, and comes in a rainbow of colors. This set of medium-point retractable pens in 24 colors would make a great starter set for your favorite budding artist.
Save 72% on Prismacolor Premier dual-ended art markers, assorted colors, set of 72
Prismacolor’s markers strike the right balance between performance and affordability. Suitable for professional use, these implements feature super-vibrant, dye-based alcohol ink that flows with ease. It is very blendable, and you can layer colors to create lifelike effects. Each marker provides both a fine tip and a chisel tip that glide across the page. Use them alone to achieve vivid lines that dry almost instantly, don’t feather, and are smear-resistant when dry. This set of 72 colors will ensure you can always find—or create—the exact shade you envision.
60–66% off sets of Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils in assorted colors
We hereby bestow Prismacolor with the Best All Around award. Finer, higher-end colored pencils might exist, but none can top Prismacolor’s range, approachability, and variety. These blendable, water-resistant pencils come in 12-, 24-, 36-, 48-, 72-, 132-, and (deep breath) 150-piece sets, or you can order your favorites à la carte for not much more than a dollar.
SAVE ON ITEMS FOR THE STUDIO
41% off a Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty air purifier
Keep your studio air healthier and smelling better with a Coway air purifier, which captures allergens like pollen, smoke, and mold spores and also reduces organic compounds.
27% off a Ridgid shop vac
Ridgid shop vacs are well-reviewed wet/dry vacuums ideal for art studios, woodshops, and other workspaces. This powerful, high-capacity 16-gallon model comes with a plethora of attachments and a debris filter.
43% off a Kobalt 24-volt 1/2-in keyless brushless cordless drill (battery, charger, and bag included)
Take 43% off a Kobalt 24-volt drill. Today’s cordless drills are incredibly powerful, handy and versatile, and they’re also easy to hold and carry. This one comes with a soft storage bag, batteries, and charger.
SAVE ON ARTS AND CRAFTS PRODUCTS FROM MICHAEL’S
Michael’s Black Friday sale on art and craft supplies is in full swing, with great deals on everything from beads to framing. And don’t forget the items on Michael’s weekly ad. Pro tip: download the store’s app to easily browse newly released offers. Discounts abound, and a 40% discount on some regularly priced items with code. Here are some of our picks for what to buy:
50% off artist paper pads
Buy one and get one free on most artist paper pads, including drawing, sketching, and watercolor pads from legacy brands like Bienfang, Strathmore, Legion, and Canson (unfortunately, Arches products are excluded from this deal).
Up to 40% off fine art markers, pens, pencils, and other drawing tools
Save up to 40% on drawing tools, including products from beloved brands like Sakura, Prismacolor, Copic, Staedtler, and Sennelier.
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Although Amazon’s second Prime Day event of the year has come and gone, you can still get great deals on their site. You can also find bargains at other retailers like Walmart, Target, and Adorama, where we are seeing some great prices on tech for artists and galleries. Check them out below.
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AMAZON DEALS
Sennheiser Consumer Audio MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 Earbuds
Buy for $154.95 and save 45%
These wireless earbuds are designed with adaptive noise cancellation, which means you can listen to audio and be completely immersed in the music or audio without distractions, or you can use the transparency mode to stay in touch with the world around. They also have an IPX4 rating, which means they have some water resistance, and a very good battery life of up to 7 hours.
***Limited time deal!*** Kasa Smart Video Doorbell
Buy for $37.99 and save 37%
If you’re looking for a high-quality wired video doorbell, this Kasa Smart Video Doorbell offers a lot for the money. It provides very good 2K-video resolution video, a 160-degree diagonal field of view, and two-way audio via a single tap on the Kasa mobile app. It’s also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant technologies.
Sony Alpha 7C Full-frame Mirrorless Camera – Silver (ILCE7C/S)
Buy for $1298.00 and save 19%
There’s a lot to love about the Sony Alpha 7C: For starters, it’s one of the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market, but still has a 24.2-megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor. It has an excellent battery life, a flexible display, versatile autofocus modes, 5-axis in-body image stabilization, and it can capture both photos and video.
GoPro HERO12 Black and Accessories Bundle
Buy for $299.99 and save 33%
The GoPro HERO12 Black action cam is lightweight and very portable, but it packs a lot of great technology. It can shoot 5.3-resolution video (which provides more detail than 4K and 1080p) and capture 27-megapixel still photos. High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology which offers better detail in shadow areas and highlights, and GoPro’s HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization minimizes jitter and shake in video footage. It’s also rugged: waterproof to a depth of 33 feet. This bundle includes a handler, head strap, Enduro battery, and carrying case.
AT WALMART
Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd Generation)
Buy for $89.00 and save 31%
These older, second-generation AirPods come with the standard lightning charging case, are lightweight, and are easy to set up. When listening to audio, just double-tap to play or skip forward. They also charge quickly in the case.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15 inch Windows II Laptop
Buy for $479.00 and save 45%.
This Lenovo IdeaPad Windows laptop offers a lot of value, and it now 45% percent off at Walmart. It comes with an Intel Core i7-1255U processor, a Windows 11 Home OS, and a 15.6-inch FHD IPS touchscreen display, with is also LED backlit and has anti-glare coating. Not to mention 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 memory and a 512GB solid state drive for internal storage.
AT BEST BUY
Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation, Space Gray) with Wi-Fi
Buy for $199.99 and save 39%
This Wi-Fi only version of Apple iPad comes with 64 GBs, has a 10.2-inch Retina display, A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, and stereo speakers. You get up to 10 hours of battery life and it has a Lightning connector for charging and accessories. This model comes with an 8-megapixel back camera and a 12-megapixel, ultra-wide front camera.
AT ADORAMA
Lexar Silver Series Professional 1066x 512GB UHS-I SDXC Memory Card
Buy for $59.95 and save 40 percent
This Lexar Silver Professional 1066x SD memory card is now 40 percent off, which is great if you need a great memory card for photography or videography. With this card, you should be able to capture video resolutions in Full-HD or at 4K UHD. It’s engineered for high-speed performance, has a capacity of 512GBs, is reliable and durable, and is compatible with many mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, and point-and-shoots.
Nikon Z 7II Mirrorless Camera bundle
Buy for $1996.95 and save 33%
This is the second-generation model of Nikon’s second full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z 7. The Nikon Z 7II offers a high-resolution 45.7-megapixel sensor, a 493-point Hybrid autofocus system for precise focus, and in-body image stabilization. It can also capture 4K ultra HD video capture at multiple frame rates. This special deal not only gives you a third off, but adds a 128GB SD memory card, an extra battery. and a cleaning kit.
AT TARGET
***SALE ENDS TODAY!*** Canon EOS R100 RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit
Buy for $499.99 and save 17%
While many artists and photographers lust after full-frame mirrorless cameras, there are many excellent mirrorless cameras out there with smaller sensors. Among them is the Canon EOS R100, which has a smaller-than-full-frame APC-C-size sensor. In addition, it has a DIGIC 8 processor, Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus (which is super fast), the ability to fire off a burst of photos at 6.5 frames per second and capture 4K-resolution video up to 24 fps or Full-HD videos up to 60 fps (although the videos are cropped). This is a quality tool for a reasonable price, especially at 17% off.
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What Is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Day?
Amazon’s second Prime Day event of the year, Prime Big Deal Days, started yesterday and will run through 11:59 pm PST tonight. Over those 48 hours, Amazon is offering thousands of deals across all shopping categories, including art supplies and equipment.
What’s the Catch?
To get access to the deals (or most of the deals), however, you have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber.
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year. Its benefits include faster shipping on Amazon orders, discounts at Whole Foods, and access to Amazon’s streaming entertainment. You can also pick up a free 30-day trial of Prime here.
What’s on Sale?
Prime Days feature deals across all of Amazon’s categories, including tools for artists. Many of these deals are Lightning Deals, lasting only a few hours. A word of advice: Move fast, as the most desirable products will sell out quickly.
What’s On Sale Right Now?
While (frankly) many deals are not worth shopping, we’ll be tracking the best deals on tech for artists and galleries as they become available. Some can be accessed without a Prime membership, though with Prime membership you’ll get free shipping. Others are only available to members. See our picks below and check back in with us often to find our favorite Prime Big Deal Days deals and discounts. Happy browsing!
***NEW***35% off Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router—Buy for $194.99
Buy: Amazon eero 6+ mesh wifi system – Supports internet plans up to a Gigabit, Coverage up to 4,500 sq. ft., Connect 75+ devices, 3-pack $299.99Today, it’s essential to have a working Wi-fi connection. With this 3-pack eero 6+ Wi-Fi router, you can feel confident that you and your family, or you and your staff, have enough bandwidth for your needs. This router supports Wi-Fi speeds up to a gigabit, without the premium price tag. It’s also compatible with previous-generation eero devices. It even has a smart-home hub to connect compatible Thread and Zigbee devices on your network with Alexa.
***NEW*** 36% off Kindle Paperwhite Cork Cover (11th Generation-2021)—Buy for $31.99
Buy: Kindle Paperwhite Cork Cover (11th Generation-2021) $29.99Whether you’re looking to read a biography of your favorite artist or brush up on your art history, a Kindle is a portable way way to enjoy any book. This cover is designed to perfectly fit and protect your Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (11th Generation only—it will not fit prior generation Kindle devices). It opens and closes like a book, waking your Kindle or putting it to sleep.
***NEW*** 36% off Epson EcoTank ET-4850 Wireless All-in-One Printer—Buy for $349.99
Buy: Epson EcoTank ET-4850 Wireless All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF and Ethernet – The Perfect Printer Office – White, Medium $349.99It’s been about nine years since Epson broke new ground in the consumer-printer market by introducing a new type of printer: the EcoTank. With the EcoTank, you didn’t have to rely on ink cartridges—possibly the most detested of all home office technologies (they’re too expensive, they don’t last, they never work right, they stain fingers, etc.).
Like all EcoTank models, this Epson ET-4850 all-in-one printer is easy to set up by opening each of the four colors of ink bottle and filling each of the corresponding ink tanks. According to Epson, you won’t have to add more ink for another two years (although that depends on how much printer you use your printer). Speaking from personal experience, I can tell you that the mid-range Epson EcoTank printer I bought two years ago has been among the most reliable peripherals I’ve even owned. At the very least, it’s worth considering EcoTank printer if you can find one that fits in your budget.
***NEW*** 50% off Beats Solo 4 Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones—Buy for $99.00
Buy: Beats Solo 4 – Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones, Apple & Android Compatible, Up to 50 Hours of Battery Life – Matte Black $129.95Although some might prefer over-the-ear type headphones to these on-ear style headphones, this generation of Apple Beats Solo headphones are designed to be more comfortable that their predecessors. They also give you up to fifty hours of battery life. They don’t come with active noise-cancelling technology, but they are wireless with the option of connecting to and streaming music from devices via a USB-C port. Lastly, they also support spatial audio and lossless audio (through that same USB-C connection).
20% off Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)—Buy for $1999.00
This, the second iteration of the Canon EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless camera, adds more resolution to the sensor (now with 24 megapixels). There are other enhancements as well—for instance, in burst mode, the R6 Mark II doubles the number of frames per second when shooting with the electronic shutter from 20 fps to 40 fps. Its battery life is a little better too. Like its predecessor, it can still capture 4K-resotuion video in 60p, has dual memory card slots, includes built-in image stabilization, and has powerful AF subject-detection technology (for people and animals).
25% off Apple MacBook Air Laptop—Buy for $749.00
Buy: Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, 1080p FaceTime HD Camera; Starlight $949.95This 2022 MacBook Air has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 8GBs of RAM, a 256GB SSD hard drive for storage, and a backlit keyboard. It also includes a built-in 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a three-mic array, and a four-speaker sound system with spatial audio. Overall, it’s a very portable laptop that weighs just 2.7 pounds.
49% off Samsung Galaxy Watch—Buy for $169.00 with an Amazon Prime Membership
Buy: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 44mm Bluetooth Smartwatch, Fitness Tracker, Personalized HR Zones, Advanced Sleep Coaching, Heart Monitor, BIA Sensor, Health Wellness Insights, Big Screen, US Version, Graphite $181.30If you’re looking for an outstanding smartwatch, but aren’t interested in buying into the Apple ecosystem, you should take a close look at this Samsung Galaxy watch. It’s great for keeping track of the number steps you take each day, the quality of your sleep, and how many calories you burned during your workout, along with many other tasks.
50% off SimpliSafe 10 Piece Wireless Home Security System with Outdoor Camera—Buy for $214.99 with an Amazon Prime membership
Buy: SimpliSafe 10 Piece Wireless Home Security System with Outdoor Camera – Optional 24/7 Professional Monitoring – No Contract – Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant $292.55Keep your home studio or gallery safe with this product, which is a whole security system right out of the box. It comes with two 1080p, full-HD resolution wireless security cameras, one for indoors, and another—with color night vision—for outdoors. It also includes a base station, keypad, motion sensors, and entry sensors. There’s even a downloadable SimpliSafe mobile app designed to let you effectively interact with your entire setup. Though this system is usually a bit pricey, it’s now 50 percent off for Amazon Prime members.
50% off Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth Graphics Drawing Tablet – Buy for $99.95
Buy: Wacom Intuos Medium Bluetooth Graphics Drawing Tablet, Portable for Teachers, Students and Creators, 4 Customizable ExpressKeys, Compatible with Chromebook Mac OS Android and Windows – Pistachio $99.93There’s a lot for artists to like about this drawing tablet from Wacom, which is the company’s medium-sized Intuos tablet. For starters, it comes with a battery-free pen, so no charging is necessary. The tablet itself comes with lots of free software, has four customizable express keys, and Bluetooth technology that lets you connect to your laptop or desktop computer. Best of all, while the sale lasts, it’s half off!
42% off Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device—Buy for $34.99
Buy: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV without cable or satellite $59.99If your job includes keeping up-to-date with the latest streamers, consider this inexpensive but very capable device, which can stream content in 4K (3,840 x 2,160 resolution). It was already reasonably priced, but now its more than 40% off.
62% off Blink Outdoor 4 wireless smart security cameras (3 camera system)—Buy for $99.99
Buy: Blink Outdoor 4 (newest model), Wireless smart security camera, two-year battery, 1080p HD day and infrared night live view, two-way talk – 3 camera system $99.99This great deal gets you 3 fourth-generation Blink Outdoor wireless, smart security cameras for more than half off. Mount them outside your art studio, gallery, or even your outdoor installation. They’re easy to use and to set up: simply pop in two AA batteries. Each camera provides you with a 1080p full-HD live view (which is also enhanced with motion detection and person detection), plus infrared night vision and crisp two-way audio.
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Given that works of art can fetch millions, tens of millions, and even hundreds of millions of dollars, the average person who wants to brighten up their place with art may well despair that they’ll never be able to own anything other than a cheap repro of Monet waterlilies. But is it really true that good art is beyond the reach of ordinary mortals? Well, no—you can obtain a quality piece of work that fits your budget and home. Multiples, limited-edition prints, signed originals, and rare, collectible posters are available from a wide range of online sources, including galleries, nonprofits, auction houses, and publishers. And some of these finds can actually accrue in value.
The only problem is that you have to know where to look, and that’s where we come in. Below, we’ve assembled a list of the best sites to find art for your home, priced from $15 (because we do know that “affordable” is a relative concept) to $5,000. If you have empty space on your wall, here’s your chance to fill it.
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Have you dreamed of how great it would be to incorporate sewing into your artwork (or even just hem a pair of pants)? Starting to sew is easily achievable. You won’t be making your first fiber art masterpiece overnight, but beginning with a simple project will help you feel accomplished and encourage you to continue. I learned to sew about 25 years ago and started teaching others how to do it just over 10 years ago. I have taught children and adults in private lessons and group classes, at birthday parties and, ever since Covid, in virtual classes as well. We always start with an easy project that can be completed in a few hours, like a set of napkins or a tote bag.
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This month is International Correspondence Writing Month (InCoWriMo), a celebration of putting pen to paper and the perfect time to buy yourself a fountain pen.
Fountain pens may seem like a relic of the past, something charming but antiquated. But fountain pens never really did go out of style; in the last 10 years or so, new fountain pen companies, stores, and reseller websites have sprung up and thrived. Sol James, resident pen expert at Goods for the Study in New York, noted a marked increase in customers coming in looking for fountain pens after the pandemic, which had given people more time to get into at-home hobbies.
The fan base is also shifting. While collectors have long sustained the luxury fountain pen market (the Wall Street crowd has kept Fountain Pen Hospital in business since 1946), new and younger enthusiasts are often drawn to the “gadget” quality of the pens, opting for more affordable, modern-looking implements.
For more about fountain pens, along with a list of pens we recommend for beginners, read on.