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12 Gifts For Artistic College Grads

Your friends and family may have joked that you majoring in the arts would lead to unemployment, but joke’s on them! You’re about to take the art world by storm, whether you’re a poet or a painter. If you’re looking for graduation gifts for the ~artiste~ in your life, look no further.

UNDER $25

Jane Austen Library Candle, $21, available at Paddywax

She’ll love this candle for both its ~floral~ scent AND its Jane Austen quote, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”

Paris Street Style, $16, available at Urban Outfitters

Journals don’t get much classier than this, with chic AF coloring pages included!

50 Artists You Should Know (50’s Series), $19.95, available at Amazon

Who said learning had to stop after graduation?! This book features some of the best and most influential artists that everyone should know.

“e e cummings” Quote Minimalist Poster, $24, available at Etsy

This e e cummings wall art is perfect for any dreamer.

104 Things to Paint, $16.95, available at Uncommon Goods

We all need a little inspiration sometimes. This paint book is filled with different types of prompts that’ll have anyone dying to paint.

The Poet Kit, $19.95, available at Magnetic Poetry

The opportunities and different combinations of words are endless with this poetry kit!

UNDER $50

Venus is Flawless, $34.90, available at Rad

Comfort + Beyoncé = Perfection.

Watercolor Stripe iPhone 6 Case, $40, available at Kate Spade New York

This phone case screams “artist” with its handwritten words and adorable paint strokes!

Literary Scarf, $48, available at Uncommon Goods

Instead of choosing a color for this scarf, you’ll be choosing what book to proudly display.

OVER $50

3 Month Art Snacks Subscription, $60, available at Art Snacks

The gift that keeps on giving… literally. Three months worth of art supplies might be the best present ever.

SNAP Instant Camera + Film, $149.97, available at Fab.com

Polaroids are the new iPhone pictures — gift your graduate with this perfect way to capture memories!

Strelitzia Scarf Kit Aqua, $69, available at Fab.com

This kit has everything a knitter (even beginners!) need to craft the perfect scarf.

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Katie was the former Senior Associate Editor of Her Campus. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2015, where she studied Writing Seminars, psychology, and women's studies. Prior to joining the full-time staff, Katie was a national contributing writer and Health Editor for HC. In addition to her work with Her Campus, Katie interned at Cleveland Magazine, EMILY's List, and the National Partnership for Women & Families. Katie is also an alumna of Kappa Alpha Theta. In her spare time, Katie enjoys writing poetry, hanging out with cats, eating vegan cupcakes, and advocating for women's rights.Â