I think there is no need for anything related to calligraphy and painting!

Think about it, he is a well-known painter, he must have a lot of these things, and there must be many people giving him these things. Unless you can get some rare treasures, he will not care about them, and it will look like you are very wealthy.

Novelty.

In fact, you might as well treat him as an ordinary 60-year-old man and give him some other things. For cooking, it is easier to get started. Give him some high-end kitchen utensils. Don't give him knives. It is very bad to give knives to others on their birthday.

But what I suggest you most is to give jade as a gift. It has a good meaning and the price is right there. It is not as expensive as many things, but it looks cheap.

You can give a pair of handheld balls, a jade paperweight, or a jade pendant.

Or bonsai, orchids, root carvings and other works of art.

I advise you not to send anything related to painting!

Hope it helps you.