5 essential bits of kit for a digital artist this Christmas

Save $500: We know this is an extremely pricey recommendation to start off with, but this HP 2-in-1 laptop is a top choice for digital artists thanks to the responsive 14-inch OLED touchscreen, sturdy 360° hinge, and the included stylus. It's one of our top picks in our guide to the best laptops for drawing, and we also gave it 4.5 stars in our HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) review.

Save $70: There's a great deal right now on Apple's 10th generation tablet (2022), with a 10.9-inch screen and A14 chip.

This isn't the iPad we would usually recommend for digital artists – see our guide to the best iPad for drawing – but at this value price, it's the perfect introduction to drawing on a tablet for any beginner artist, and great for tasks like notetaking and general use.

Save $100: This drawing tablet from XPPen is a little bit pricey (probably not suitable as a stocking filler) but worth every penny if you're supporting a digital artist who's getting serious about their work.

The best thing about this Magic Drawing Pad tablet is that it's 12.2 inches wide, and standalone, meaning there's no need for a computer to sync it up to. It also has a camera and can be used for other creative outlets like gaming, music, streaming, e-books and photography, so it's a pretty good investment really.

Save $17: If you're looking for an affordable stylus alternative to the Apple Pencil then let us introduce you to the Logitech Crayon. It's compatible with nearly all iPad models (be sure to double-check) and offers tilt support, 7.5 hours of battery life, and pixel-precise accuracy for drawing and sketching.  

You can also save $20 on the USB-C model from Amazon (for iPads with USB-C ports).

Save 49%: Not everything has to be digital, and this luxury soft-cover Moleskine notebook is a hit with artists. It comes in an array of colours and is ruled/lined with 192 pages for keeping track of your thoughts, project ideas and general notes.