Category
Coloring and Painting
Paint, markers, crayons, watercolour sets and the giant coloring scrolls that unroll along a corridor. This is where the Mideer range is deepest, and it is also where Mont Marte sits, which means the shop carries both children art supplies and the more serious materials an older child moves on to.
The distinction matters when you are choosing. A first set is about washability and grip: thick crayons, finger paint, a smock. A set for an eight year old is about the result: real pigment, brushes that hold a point, and paper heavy enough that the colour does not bleed through.
Brands in this category: Mideer, Mont Marte and Crayola.
124 products, $2 to $72, 98 in stock
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How to choose
Two questions decide most purchases here. Where will the painting happen, and who cleans it up. Washable finger paint and a coat or a smock make a kitchen table workable. A watercolour kit and a pad of proper paper suit a child who wants to keep what they made.
The giant coloring scrolls are the cheapest way to buy a long afternoon. They unroll along a hallway, several children can work at once, and they roll back up when you need the floor again.
Questions and answers
What is a good first paint set for a toddler?
Look for something washable and easy to hold: thick crayons, finger paint and chunky markers. A first set is about grip and mess, not the result. Add a smock or an old shirt and a covered table, and a kitchen can handle it. Mideer makes most of the first sets in this section. The age on each product page comes from the maker or from the shop’s own listing.
What art supplies suit an older child?
Once a child cares about how the picture turns out, move to real materials: watercolours, brushes that hold a point, and paper heavy enough that paint does not soak through. Mont Marte covers that end of the section, alongside Mideer and Crayola. A pad of good paper and a proper brush set often do more for a young painter than a bigger box of colours.
How much do kids paint and coloring sets cost?
The 124 products here run from $2 to $72, and 99 cost $25 or less. Single packs of crayons or markers sit at the low end, while full art sets and the giant coloring scrolls cost more. It is one of the easiest sections to buy a small gift from, or to add something to a bigger present.