Gift for Him - A Gift He Will Never Forget
Stop scrolling for yet another boring gift for him. A hand-painted painting from your photo is the gift men actually remember - whether it is for your partner, your dad, your brother or your best friend. Ready in 2-3 weeks, with delivery throughout Switzerland.
Order his personalised painting →Why is it so hard to find a gift for him?
You have probably been there: the rack of boring ties, the aftershave set, the whisky glass or yet another T-shirt that ends up at the back of a drawer. Men are notoriously hard to buy for - especially the ones who "have everything".
The truth is that men rarely buy art for themselves. They buy practical things - tools, gadgets, clothes they need. A hand-painted painting of the most important thing in his life - his children, his partner, his late father, his dog, his boat, his childhood home - is something he would never buy for himself. And that is exactly why it makes the perfect gift for him.
We have painted portraits of many men and their families. Men who already "have everything". Fathers who already own whatever they need. Partners with a well-stocked wardrobe. And every single time the reaction is the same: tears in their eyes, a long silence, a hug that lasts a little too long. That is what a personalised painting does to a man.
See how we put together the perfect gift in our guide to personalised paintings, where you will find examples of everything from couple portraits to family paintings and memorial portraits.
6 reasons why a painting is the right gift for him
A hand-painted painting touches something men rarely do for themselves - it shows them what truly matters. Here is why it works.
1. It is personal in a way men cannot ignore
A generic gift can be returned. A painting of his own children, his partner or his late father cannot. It hits him right in the chest, even the men who are normally "not like that".
2. He does not have one already
Men rarely buy hand-painted art for themselves. That is exactly why it makes such a good gift: you give him something he would love to own - but would never buy himself.
3. It hangs on the wall, not in a drawer
Unlike ties, aftershave and gadgets, a painting gets hung up. That means he sees your gift every single day - at the office, in the living room or in his man cave.
4. It tells a story
Every time someone visits him and spots the painting, he gets the chance to tell the story behind it. It is a gift that keeps on giving in conversations for years.
5. It touches his soft side
Even the most reserved man is moved by a hand-painted portrait of his children, his father or his partner. It is the kind of gift that makes even tough guys swallow hard.
6. It lasts a lifetime
Genuine oil paint with UV varnish lasts 50+ years. A painting you give him this year will still be on the wall when your grandchildren grow up. No other gift can say that.
4 types of men who love a personalised painting
You know him best - but here is what other customers typically have painted for the four most common recipients.
1 Gift for your partner
A couple portrait of the two of you from a memory you share - your wedding day, your first trip, an ordinary morning. It is the kind of gift that melts even the most practical partner. Many people also choose a painting of your children together or your dog.
2 Gift for your father
A portrait of his grandchildren, his late father, his childhood home, his boat or his classic car. Fathers aged 50+ are the group that most often cry when they unwrap the painting - especially with memorial portraits of grandfathers or brothers who are no longer here.
3 Gift for your brother
A nostalgic painting of something the two of you share - your childhood home, a photo you took together at a festival, his first car. Brothers rarely give each other anything personal - which is exactly why it hits especially hard. Perfect for milestone birthdays.
4 Gift for a friend or your father-in-law
For the close friend or father-in-law who "has everything", a personalised painting works especially well. His dog, his classic car, his house, or a photo from a trip you have taken together. It shows that you have put thought into it - not just grabbed something in a hurry.
Also read our guide to preparing your photo for a painting - especially if you are planning to use an old family picture.
Prices for a personalised painting as a gift for him
One fixed price per size - frame and shipping included. All prices are for a hand-painted painting on canvas with a floating frame and delivery throughout Switzerland. Choose the size according to how big an impression you want to make.
| Size | Price | Best for him |
|---|---|---|
| 60 x 40 cm | 495 CHF | His office, his man cave, the bedside table |
| 70 x 50 cm Popular | 645 CHF | Classic gift for a partner or father - hangs in the hallway or living room |
| 70 x 70 cm | 795 CHF | Big wow factor - perfect for milestone birthdays or anniversaries |
| 100 x 70 cm | 1,095 CHF | The statement gift for the very big milestone - 50th birthday, retirement, silver wedding anniversary |
A floating frame in black, white, natural, silver or gold is included in the price - the painting arrives ready to hang. See our full price guide to hand-painted paintings, or go straight to the product page and order his gift now.
How to have his gift ready in 2-3 weeks
You do not need to plan months ahead. The whole process takes 2-3 weeks - from the moment you click order until the painting is wrapped and ready to give him.
From photo to finished gift in 2-3 weeks
Upload photo
Choose your best photo of him, or of whatever he loves most. It takes 5 minutes online.
Approval
We check the photo and let you know if we need a better one. You will not end up with a bad gift.
We paint
Our artist paints in genuine oil paint on canvas for 7-10 days. You receive pictures along the way.
Delivery
Professionally packed and delivered to your door by insured, trackable parcel delivery (DHL/UPS), duty and tax paid. Ready to give him on the big day.
3 stories from men who received their painting
It is easy to say "he will be happy". Here is what actually happens when a man unwraps a personalised painting.
"I gave my father a painting of his late brother as a Christmas present. He had not seen his brother in a picture for 20 years - they had lost touch. He sat down and stared at it for 10 minutes without saying a word. It is the most powerful moment we have ever had as a family."
"My boyfriend got a couple portrait of the two of us from our honeymoon for his 35th birthday. He is an engineer and normally quite pragmatic - but he called me "the genius behind it all" for a week afterwards. It now hangs above our sofa."
"I ordered a painting of my brother's old 1980s Porsche 911 as a gift for his 50th. He is a car nut to the bone. It was the first time I have seen him cry since our mother died. It now hangs above his desk at work."
Frequently asked questions about a gift for him
How long does it take to have a personalised painting made as a gift for him?
The total delivery time is 2-3 weeks from order until the painting is ready to give him. Our artist spends 7-10 days on the painting itself, after which it is packed and shipped by DHL/UPS.
Need it faster - for a birthday or a special day? Contact us and we will find a solution. In busy periods such as Christmas we recommend ordering in good time.
What should I have painted if he "has everything"?
The best subjects for "the man who has everything" are not things - they are people and memories. A portrait of his children, his partner, his late father, or his grandchildren. His dog. His childhood home. A place he loves - the holiday home, the cabin, his boat.
These are things he would never buy for himself - which is exactly why they work so well as a gift.
What does a painting as a gift for him cost?
Prices start at 495 CHF for 60x40 cm - frame and shipping included. Our most popular gift sizes are:
60 x 40 cm: 495 CHF (perfect for his office)
70 x 50 cm: 645 CHF (classic gift)
70 x 70 cm: 795 CHF (wow factor)
100 x 70 cm: 1,095 CHF (statement gift)
Shipping throughout Switzerland is free, and the floating frame is included in the price. Read more in our price guide.
Can you use an old photo if we want to surprise him?
Yes - in fact it is one of our most frequent jobs. Old family pictures, black-and-white photos of grandfathers, battered Polaroids from the 1970s - we can paint them in colour and bring them to life. Many wives and partners find old pictures in attics or albums that he has not seen for many years.
Read our guide to preparing your photo for tips on old pictures.
How do I give him the painting without spoiling the surprise?
We always send the painting in discreet packaging with no sender name on the parcel, so he suspects nothing if the parcel arrives at a shared address. If you would like it delivered to your workplace, a friend's address or a parcel pick-up point, we will arrange that.
Many customers wrap it themselves on the day to make the unwrapping extra dramatic. Our canvases are delivered in a flat, protective box that is easy to hide.
What if he does not like it?
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee (30 days). If he is not happy with the painting, we repaint it for free, or you get all your money back. It is rare that we run into this - our customers give us Trustpilot 4.5 / 5 · 1,689 reviews.
Read the details in our satisfaction guarantee.
Which occasions does a painting work best for as a gift?
Personalised paintings work especially well for milestones: milestone birthdays (40, 50, 60), silver or golden wedding anniversaries, retirement, Father's Day and Christmas. But they work just as well "for no occasion at all" - many wives and partners give one simply because they love him.
For specific occasions we also have pages on wedding gifts, Christmas gifts and Mother's Day (the latter can easily be adapted for Father's Day).
How do I choose the right size?
If you know where the painting will hang, measure the wall. For his office or a longer wall, 60x40 cm is fine. For the classic living-room wall above a chest of drawers, 70x50 cm is popular. If it is going above a sofa or bed, go up to 70x70 cm or 100x70 cm.
Not sure? Take a photo of the wall and send it to us - we will give you our recommendation for free.
Order his personalised painting today
Stop searching. A hand-painted painting of what he loves most - his family, his memories, the most important things in his life - is the gift he will not forget. Ready in 2-3 weeks with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.