Here is a 12-pack of high quality 11" x 14" canvas panels that would make a very useful gift for artists.
It doesn't matter if the art creative is a beginner or a professional this will fulfill their needs. Because they are so inexpensive they can be used for practice or for professional projects. I have even used them to do commissions.
An art creator will create on any surface they can get their hands on. But these, for the price, gives them a good quality surface to be creative on. This will give them plenty of material to work with and give them a great way to get those ideas down.