We’ve Found the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Art Supplies ***NEWLY UPDATED***
We’ve found great Prime Day deals on art supplies and studio equipment.
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Amazon Prime Day, the online marketplace’s biggest sale event of the year, starts today at 12 am Pacific Daylight Time and ends at 11:59 pm PDT on June 22. More than two million deals in 20 countries are up for grabs, but to take advantage of them, you have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber.
Amazon Prime costs $12.99 a month or $119 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.
To help you navigate the sea of goods, we’ll be tracking deals on tools for artists, teachers, photographers, and multimedia content creators. Below you’ll find our picks of discounted art supplies, from watercolor pencils to cameras; we’ll be updating this list as deals come and go, so check back in often. A word of advice: Move fast, especially on the Lightning Deals, as many of these items will sell out quickly. NOTE THAT ALL TIMES ARE PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME.
***NEW*** 42% off Olympus MFT mirrorless camera
A travel-style, interchangeable-lens camera, the Olympus Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mirrorless camera is based around a 20-megapixel Live MOS MFT-sized sensor. This might be a drawback for some, but many photographers will appreciate the fact that with a system with a smaller image sensor, they can buy smaller-sized telephoto zoom lenses. And this camera is packed with features, including a 5-axis in-body image-stabilization system (with between 5.5 to 6.5 stops of compensation), the ability to shoot 30 frames per second in sequential shooting modes and it even has some really intriguing shooting modes, like live-composite and focus-stacking modes. But what’s best is the included 14-150 mm zoom lens, which has the equivalent field of view of a 28-300mm lens on a 35mm or full-frame camera.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 22, 2021 at 6:00 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Silver Body with M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II Lens, $1,049.99 for Prime members.
***NEW!*** 36% off Arteza watercolor paint set
From Arteza comes this generously sized paint set offers 36 half pans of watercolor paint in a sturdy metal tin.
LIGHTNING DEAL! Sale ends June 22, 2021 at 6:35 pm PDT
Purchase: Arteza Watercolor Paint, Set of 36 Assorted Colors in Half Pans , $27.99 for Prime members.
***Missed this deal? You can still get 20% off the same item here even if you aren’t a Prime member.***
***NEW!*** 23%-45% off Fixsmith prestretched canvases
If you’re an educator, you’ll appreciate these bulk packs of prestretched canvases. The canvas is 100% cotton, triple primed and stretched over pinewood bars. They come in packs of 8, in sizes from 8 x 10 inches to 12 x 16 inches. We personally love the 12-inch-sqauares.
LIGHTNING DEAL! Sale ends June 22, 2021 at 8:50 pm PDT
Purchase: Fixsmith Stretched White Canvas, 12×12″, Pack of 8, $15.99 for Prime members.
***Missed this deal? You can still get up to 20% on selected sizes even if you aren’t a Prime member.***
***NEW LOWER PRICE!*** 30% off Lexar 64GB memory card
With this memory card, you can easily record high-quality videos on a full-frame mirrorless or DSLR camera. Even at 4K resolutions, you can be sure you won’t be dropping frames, and the UHS-II rating lets you transfer your large image files and video clips quickly from your card onto a hard drive, SSD or mobile device. Great for artists who are interested in working in multimedia.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11.59 pm PDT
Purchase: 64GB Lexar SDXC UHS-II Memory Card, $66.49 for Prime members.
***NEW LOWER PRICE!*** 58% off Chalktastic chalk markers
These chalk markers have super-concentrated liquid chalk ink and are nontoxic and odorless. They work on any nonporous surface, including whiteboards, glass, and chalkboards (when drawing on an actual chalkboard, you’ll need to determine whether or not it is nonporous—we recommend testing first in an inconspicuous place). They even have a reversible tip, so you can switch between using a fine tip for details and a chisel tip for creating bold lines. This pack of 8 markers offers 7 bright colors plus white.
LIGHTNING SALE ENDS AT 6:20 PM PDT TODAY
Purchase: Chalktastic Liquid Chalk Markers for Blackboard Signs, Set of 8, $8.49 for Prime members.
***Missed this deal? You can still get 20% off the same item here even if you aren’t a Prime member.***
***NEW*** 20% off Fujifilm X-E3 mirrorless camera
If you’re an artist looking for an excellent quality, interchangeable digital camera system but may not want, need, or be able to afford a full-frame mirrorless system, consider one of Fujifilm’s mirrorless models. The Fujifilm X-E3 has a wonderful retro design and a nice selection of controls, which means you’re not always stuck in a camera menu. And artists will love the film-simulation modes, at which Fujifilm has always excelled. This model comes with the XF 23mm F2 WR kit lens (which has a 35mm-equivalent focal length of a 35mm lens).
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 22, 2021 at 6:00 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: Fujifilm X-E3 Mirrorless Camera Kit (with XF 23mm F2 R WR lens), $759.20 for Prime members.
***NEW*** 33% off eMeet webcam with microphone
If you do a lot of video chatting and conferencing, but your laptop doesn’t have a good built-in webcam, this 1080p webcam with microphone can improve the quality of your online video meetings. It has a wide-angle lens that also autofocuses quickly, and the two-way mics have noise-canceling features to help you keep the conversation focused.
PRIME DAY DEAL! Sale starts on June 22, 2021 at 1:15 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 7:15 am PDT
Purchase: eMeet Nova Webcam with Microphone, $39.99. Subscribe to Prime to save $12.55 on this item.
***NEW*** 24% off Mont Marte acrylic paint set
One of the best things about acrylic paint is its versatility. You can work with it on just about any surface, and because its binder is plastic-based, it can also function as an adhesive, making it great for mixed-media artworks. This entry-level set comes with 24 colors in 36ml tubes.
LIGHTNING DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 5:25 pm PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11:25 pm PDT
Purchase: Mont Marte Acrylic Paint Set, 24 Colors, $15.16 for Prime members.
***Missed this deal? You can get 50% off a 48-tube set of Liquitex Basic student-grade acrylic paint here for only $0.20 a tube, and you don’t even have to be a Prime member.***
***NEW*** 45% off Matein 17-Inch Laptop Backpack
If you are an art student or professor, or an artist on the go, this good looking backpack is an excellent choice. It has a compartment for a 17-inch laptop, plus room to store accessories and supplies. It also has a welcome front organizer with a removable key clip and multiple pockets for pens, phone, and notebooks. And the laptop compartment is designed for quick access when going through airport security checkpoints.
Purchase: Matein 17-Inch Laptop Backpack, $27.44 for Prime members.
LIGHTNING DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 4:45 pm PDT and ends June 21, 2021 at 10:45 pm PDT
***Missed this deal? You can still get a Matein 17-inch backpack for 16% off.***
***NEW*** 20% off 2 pairs of Livingo heavy-duty scissors
Whether you’re a leatherworker, a sewist, or an artist who works with thick materials, you’ll need a durable pair of scissors to get the job done. This set of two heavy-duty stainless-steel shears—one that’s 8.5 inches long and another 9.5 inches long—have an ergonomic design for easier cutting, and a titanium coating that resists adhesives so they won’t slow you down.
LIGHTNING DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 4:55 pm PDT and ends June 21, 2021 at 10:55 pm PDT
Purchase: LIVINGO Premium Tailor Scissors, Pack of 2, $16.79 for Prime members.
***Missed this deal? You can still get this set of scissors for $20.99 with coupon, and you don’t have to be a Prime member.***
***NEW*** 20% off 3 rolls of white paper
Art teachers and artists alike will find myriad uses for this pack of three 17-inch-wide, 75-foot-long rolls of butcher paper. The bright white paper is 70 gsm thick and will take many different mediums, including paint, markers, crayons, pencils and glue. Run along a wall or a table, it is ideal for group projects. Cut into shorter pieces, it will also fit on most standard-sized easels.
PRIME DAY DEAL!
Purchase: Non Bleed White Butcher Paper, 17 Inches x 75 Feet, Pack of 3, $15.99 for Prime members.
***NEW*** Save $2.60 on Conda palette knives
When working with oils for acrylics, palette knives allow for a wide range of strokes and textures. Open up a world of experimentation with this set of 11 assorted knives.
PRIME DAY DEAL!
Purchase: Conda Palette Knife Set, 11 Pieces, Prime members save $2.60.
***NEW*** 38% off on Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for PC
Although Adobe Photoshop is the most widely used image-editor, many graphic pros, digital artists and photographers continually complain about its subscription model. But with Corel offers an inexpensive alternative, which happens to be a perpetual license for the software, as well. It has a comprehensive toolset to edit and enhance photos, and lots of features for all skill levels.
BEST DEAL! Sale ends July 1, 2021 at 1:45 am PDT
Purchase: Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 Photo Editing & Graphic Design Software for PC, $49.99
***NEW*** 20% off Arteza 8.5 x 11 sketchbooks
Since memory is fallible, every artist needs a sketchbook in which to record their ideas. Arteza’s hardbound sketchbook is nothing fancy, but with over one hundred 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of 68-pound white paper it will serve you well. This deal price is for a pack of 2 books.
PRIME DAY DEAL!
Purchase: Arteza 8.5 x 11″ Hardbound Sketchbooks, Set of 2, $21.59 for Prime members.
***NEW*** 60% off Golden Maple paintbrush set
Sometimes, god is in the details. And for that kind of art project, you’ll want a set of detailing brushes. These from Golden Maple will work with all kinds of paint, including oil, acrylic, and enamel.
LIGHTNING DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 4:55 am PDT and ends June 21, 2021 at 10:55 am PDT
Purchase: Miniature Brushes Set, $7.99 for Prime members.
***Missed this deal? If you are a Prime member, you can get 20% off Arteza’s set of 15 high-quality detailing brushes here.***
29% off Castle Art Supplies Drawing Set
Castle Art’s affordable drawing set is even more affordable on Amazon Prime Day. If you’re looking to start drawing this summer, or even if you’ve been sketching for years, this set has everything you need, including 12 premium graphite pencils, 1 ultrasoft all-graphite woodless specialist pencil, 3 charcoal pencils in soft, medium and hard grades, 3 graphite and 3 charcoal sticks in soft, medium and hard grades, 1 kneaded eraser, 1 plastic eraser and 2 sharpeners.
PRIME DAY DEAL!
Purchase: Castle Art Supplies 26-Piece Drawing & Sketching Set, $12.79 for Prime members.
***Missed this deal? You can still get this set for $11.99 with coupon.***
34% off Govee LED strip lights
Want to add some artistic flair to your next party? These fun, easy-to-install RGB LED strip lights will create just the right atmosphere. The set comes with a remote for controlling colors and effects.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11.55 pm PDT
Purchase: Govee LED Strip Lights, 32.8′ RGB LED Lights with Remote Control, $15.19 for Prime Members.
35% off SanDisk 1TB memory card
Sometimes you just need more. If you need to record a lot of video—of a museum or gallery event, for example—you’ll want a memory card that can store a lot of data. With this 1TB SanDisk microSD card, you won’t miss a moment.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11.59 pm PDT
Purchase: 1TB SanDisk MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter, $173.84 for Prime members.
25% off BenQ 32-inch 4K monitor
BenQ has been producing cutting-edge computer monitors for many years; their newest models, like this one, employ eye-care technologies that, according to the company, will help reduce eye fatigue. And that’s good news for every artist who cares about their vision.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11.59 pm PDT
Purchase: BenQ EW3280U 32-inch 4K Monitor, $599.99
32% off Neewer 18-inch ring light
Ring lights became a much-needed video-conferencing accessory during the pandemic, helping users look their best by providing soft, even lighting. This 18-inch ring light from Neewer minimizes cast shadows and even allows you to adjust brightness and color temperature to get the most flattering illumination. And even comes with a stand and a travel bag!
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11.55 pm PDT
Purchase: Neewer 18” RGB Ring Light with Stand, $95.00 for Prime members.
24% off Samsung Chromebook
If you’re a creative on the go, you need laptop that’s powerful and portable. From the trusted brand Samsung, this Chromebook has a 11.6-inch display and ultra-fast connectivity. It also offers 12.5 hours of battery life and voice-activated Google Assistant.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11.59 pm PDT
Purchase: Samsung Chromebook Laptop, $189.99 for Prime members.
32% off Grand Way multitool
This 14-in-1 multitool, made from 420 stainless steel, will help you get your artwork finished or fixed in time for your exhibition or presentation. It comes with pliers, knife, screwdriver, cross screwdriver, saw, and more. It even has a can opener, in case you need to help out at a gallery reception. It’s also lightweight and compact, so it fits easily into a jacket pocket or pocketbook.
BEST DEAL! Sale runs through June 26, 2021 at 10 am PDT
Purchase: Grand Way 14-in-1Multitool with Pliers and Knife, $12.14
33% off Lexar 64GB flash drive (3 pack)
You want a product you can trust when you’re storing and transporting your digital portfolio. This flash drive by Lexar gives you 64GB of storage, is compatible with PC and Mac systems, and has a 2-year limited product support. This deal is for a pack of three.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: Lexar 64GB Flash Drive, $13.99 for Prime members.
20% off GoPro Hero 8
When it was introduced, this new Hero model marked a definite upgrade in features, with HyperSmooth stabilization to better minimize the jitter so common with action cams. It also included a higher bit rate for video plus a narrow field of view setting, which was added to the already existing settings—superview, wide, and linear. This bundle includes two rechargeable batteries and a 32GB microSD memory card.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: GoPro Hero8 Black Bundle, $279.00 for Prime members.
54% off SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SD memory card
The ratings and numbers on memory cards can get pretty confusing. But what makes this a great memory card is its U3 and a V30 designation, which means it has a minimum sequential write speed of 30MB per second. And that means you can shoot 4K-resolution video without worrying about dropped frames. Plus, its 256GBs of storage means you can shoot lots of JPEGs and RAW files without filling up the card.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: SanDisk 256GB Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-1 Card, $45.49 for Prime members.
24% off 1MORE portable wireless speaker
This water-resistant 1MORE wireless speaker is lightweight but has very good sound quality—it comes with a plane woofer and a tweeter for crisp high frequencies and larger bass sound. So, it’s great for bringing to your studio or to your next get together or gallery opening. You can also pair two of them together to create a more immersive stereo-sound experience.
BEST DEAL! Sale ends July 4, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: 1MORE Portable Wireless and Wired Speaker, $74.89
47% off Sennheiser wireless noise-canceling headphones
Sennheiser, a company with a long history in the field, makes this very impressive pair of wireless headphones. The noise-canceling features are versatile and work very well, and the sound quality is excellent. The headphones come with a standard, detachable audio cable, a USB charging/data cable, a mini-plug-to-airplane-jack adapter, and a carrying case. For the artist that values quiet moments as much as quality audio.
BEST DEAL! Sale ends July 4, 2021 at 8:55 pm PDT
Purchase: Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless NoiseGard Adaptive Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones, $186.45
55% off Acer Chromebook Spin 311 Convertible Laptop
This versatile laptop can be converted from laptop mode (with a fully functional keyboard), stand-up display mode (letting you bring the screen closer for enjoying entertainment content), tent mode (for narrow spaces, like when you’re on an airplane), or tablet mode (to use like a iPad tablet). It also has 10 hours of battery life.
SPOTLIGHT DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends June 22, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: Acer Chromebook Spin 311 Convertible Laptop, $224.99 for Prime members
54% off Belkin 6-outlet power strip
Get more than half off on this 15-amp power strip from a trusted manufacturer. With six 3-prong outlets, it’s great for artists who need to recharge laptops, tablets and other devices at the same time. It has a slim design, too, so it fits easily behind furniture and in tight art-studio spaces.
BEST DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:01 am PDT and ends July 3, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: Belkin 6-Outlet Power Strip with 3-Foot Cord, White, $6.79
***Missed this deal? You can still get this power strip for 44% off here.***
50% off Corel VideoStudio editing software for PCs
If you’re an artist who isn’t interested in paying a subscription fee to Adobe, Corel offers software for a one-time price. This video-editing package for PCs comes with lots of features, including the ability to edit HD- and 4K-resoluiton video as well as 360-video editing. You also get access to more than 1,500 creative filters and effects. (Note: this is not the newest version of this software.)
BEST DEAL! Sale ends June 27, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDT
Purchase: Corel VideoStudio Ultimate 2020 Video Software, $49.99
41% off Digital Photography Complete Course: Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks
Although there are many places on line to learn about digital photography, sometimes a book can’t be beat. Author David Taylor’s 20-week course—not too long and not to short—will tell you everything you need to know. As with most DK books, the information is clear and the design well thought out.
LIGHTNING DEAL! Sale starts on June 21, 2021 at 12:35 am PDT and ends June 21, 2021 at 6:35 am PDT
Purchase: Digital Photography Complete Course, $22.17 for Prime members
***If missed this deal can still get 26% off, even if you are not a Prime member.***
