Art supplies are useful. These are just fun.

Welcome to Art Shed’s collection of gifts for artists, art lovers and colourful characters. This is where you’ll find jewellery, fabulous socks, wearable art, creative accessories and delightfully unnecessary little things that make excellent presents, especially when you’re technically shopping for someone else.

Whether you need a thoughtful gift for your favourite artist, a quirky stocking filler or a pair of earrings that perfectly communicates, “Yes, I own seventeen paintbrushes and I need every one of them”, you’re in the right place.

Gifts with a little more personality

Beige gifts have had their turn. Our range is chosen for people who like colour, creativity and things that make them grin.

Depending on what has landed in our artists’ candy store, you might discover:

  • Colourful earrings, studs, pins and wearable art
  • Australian-made jewellery inspired by native birds, animals and plants
  • Fun socks for artists, creatives and enthusiastic outfit coordinators
  • Paintbrush, palette and art-inspired jewellery
  • Keyrings, bag tags and small creative gifts
  • Novelty accessories and other excellent little oddities

Some pieces are made by Australian artists and independent makers. Others have simply earned their place by being too joyful, clever or ridiculous to leave behind.

Meet Smyle Designs: Australian-made with heart

Colourful, clever and unmistakably Australian, Smyle Designs creates eco-friendly jewellery and gifts inspired by the wildlife we know and love.

Smyle Designs began in 2019 with one important goal: to make beautiful things without adding more plastic to the world. From their home studio in sunny Brisbane, they found a wonderfully creative way to turn unwanted plastic into vibrant earrings, studs, pins and keyrings.

Every piece begins as an original Smyle Designs illustration inspired by Australia’s incredible birds, animals and native plants. The artwork is UV printed onto recycled acrylic using non-toxic, water-based inks, then laser-cut and hand-assembled right here in Brisbane.

And yes, it is the real deal. Smyle Designs is an official Australian Made licensee, with its jewellery certified as designed and made in Brisbane, Australia.

The good stuff doesn’t stop there. Smyle Designs uses recycled materials, makes its pieces thoughtfully and donates to the World Wildlife Fund with every purchase, helping protect the wildlife behind its colourful creations.

So when you wear a Smyle Designs magpie, kookaburra or fairy-wren, you’re not only wearing a tiny piece of Australian art. You’re supporting an Australian maker creating joyful things with heart, purpose and a much lighter footprint.

Looking for a gift for an artist?

Buying for an artist can be tricky. They probably already have paint, brushes and several mysterious studio objects you are not allowed to touch.

An art-themed gift lets you choose something creative without needing to know whether they prefer oils, acrylics, watercolours or interpretive charcoal chaos.

Our creative gifts are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, teacher presents, Secret Santa, thank-you gifts, creative colleagues and the time-honoured tradition of buying yourself a treat because you survived the week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best gifts for artists?

Great gifts for artists include art-themed jewellery, colourful socks, wearable art, pins, keyrings and creative accessories. These gifts celebrate their love of art without requiring you to guess which paints, brushes or materials they use.

Are these gifts only for professional artists?

Absolutely not. This collection is for professional artists, enthusiastic beginners, art teachers, students, makers, creative kids, gallery wanderers and anyone who believes life is too short for boring accessories.

Do you stock Australian-made gifts?

Yes. Our range includes gifts designed and made in Australia, including colourful recycled-acrylic jewellery from Brisbane-based Smyle Designs. Check individual product descriptions for information about where each item is designed and made.

Is Smyle Designs jewellery really Australian made?

Yes. Smyle Designs is an official Australian Made licensee. Its jewellery is designed, UV printed, laser cut and hand assembled in the Smyle Designs home studio in Brisbane, Australia. Each design begins as an original illustration inspired by Australian wildlife and nature.

What is Smyle Designs jewellery made from?

Smyle Designs jewellery is made using recycled acrylic and printed with non-toxic, water-based inks. The finished pieces are lightweight, colourful and designed to turn unwanted plastic into something much more fun to wear.

Does Smyle Designs support wildlife conservation?

Yes. Smyle Designs makes a donation to the World Wildlife Fund with every purchase, helping support the wildlife that inspires its original Australian designs.

Will Art Shed be adding more art-themed gifts?

Yes. We’ll continue adding jewellery, socks, wearable art, creative accessories and novelty gifts for artists and art lovers. Basically, if it belongs in an artists’ candy store and makes us smile, it has a good chance of turning up here.

Go on, have a look. You came for art supplies, but nobody said you had to leave with only art supplies.