Gift for Her - A Painting That Will Touch Her Heart
Forget the flowers, jewellery and perfume she already has. A hand-painted painting from your photo is the gift women actually keep for life - whether it is for your partner, your mother, your sister or your best friend. Ready in 2-3 weeks, with delivery throughout Switzerland.
Find her personalised painting →The gift she does not ask for, but never forgets
Women receive plenty of gifts. Jewellery, clothes, perfume, handbags, flowers, wine. But when we ask our customers which gift she remembers most, it is almost always the one that touched her heart, not the one with the receipt.
A personalised painting is exactly that kind of gift. It is not flashy. It is not something she has searched for on Pinterest. It is a hand-painted portrayal of the people, moments and memories she loves most - and it lands in a way a designer glove never could.
We have painted portraits of many women and their families - from 70-year-old mothers who cried over a portrait of their grandchildren, to 28-year-old girlfriends who could not believe their usually reserved partner had put so much thought into a gift. The reaction is always the same: quiet moments, watery eyes and a gift that is treasured for life.
See how we tailor the painting to her in our guide to personalised paintings - where you will find examples of everything from mother-daughter portraits to couple paintings and memorial portraits of loved ones who have passed away.
6 reasons why a painting is the right gift for her
Women notice details. They value thoughtfulness. A hand-painted painting shows both - in a way a bouquet or a gift voucher cannot.
1. It shows that you have thought about her
What is women's biggest complaint about gifts? "He did not think about it." A personalised painting of what she holds dear is the ultimate proof of the opposite - you thought about her, you did not just grab something in a hurry.
2. It touches her emotions straight away
Women are often more visually and emotionally oriented when it comes to gifts. A painting of her children, her late mother, or your first home brings tears before she has even finished unwrapping it.
3. It decorates the home - and she loves to show it off
A painting hangs on display. That means family, friends and colleagues see her gift - and she gets the chance to tell the story behind it. Women love gifts that start conversations.
4. It makes more of a photo she loves
She probably has a favourite photo - of the two of you, of the children, of her mum and dad. A hand-painted portrait lifts that photo from "a picture on the phone" to a genuine work of art on the wall.
5. It is something she would never buy herself
Even women who love art rarely buy hand-painted portraits of themselves or their family. It feels "too much" to order for yourself. But when she receives it as a gift, it is exactly the right kind of luxury.
6. It becomes an heirloom
Genuine oil paint on canvas lasts 50+ years. The painting you give her this year will still be on the wall when your grandchildren grow up - and it is passed down as a treasure the whole family shares.
4 types of women who love a personalised painting
You know her best - but here is what other customers typically have painted for the four most common recipients of a gift for her.
1 Gift for your partner
A couple portrait from a memory you share - a trip, your wedding day, a holiday. Or a portrait of your children for her. Partners especially love paintings that capture one specific day you both remember as magical. It shows that you were truly present - not just physically there.
2 Gift for your mother
A portrait of her grandchildren is almost always the biggest winner. Or a memorial portrait of her own mother or father. Mothers aged 50+ are the group that cries the most - especially over paintings of late parents or siblings who are no longer here.
3 Gift for your sister
A nostalgic painting of something the two of you share - your childhood home, a photo of the two of you as children, your parents when they were young. Siblings often give each other generic gifts, which is exactly why a personalised painting hits especially deep. Perfect for 30th birthdays and beyond.
4 Gift for a friend or your daughter
For the friend who "has everything", a painting of her children, her dog or her new house is an unexpected winner. For the daughter who has just moved out: a painting of your family or her childhood home. It is packed with emotion in a format she can take with her.
Also read our guide to preparing your photo for a painting - especially if you are thinking of using an old family picture.
Prices for a personalised painting as a gift for her
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 much emotion you want to release.
| Size | Price | Best for her |
|---|---|---|
| 60 x 40 cm | 495 CHF | Her home office, the bedside table, an intimate gift |
| 70 x 50 cm Popular | 645 CHF | Classic gift - hangs in the hallway, kitchen or living room |
| 70 x 70 cm | 795 CHF | Big emotional impact - for milestone birthdays and anniversaries |
| 100 x 70 cm | 1,095 CHF | The grand gesture - 50th birthday, Mother's Day surprise, 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 see prices right away.
How to have her gift ready in 2-3 weeks
You do not need to plan for months. The whole process takes 2-3 weeks - from the moment you click order until the painting is wrapped and ready to give her.
From photo to finished gift in 2-3 weeks
Choose a photo
Find a photo of her, your children or something she loves. Uploading takes 5 minutes online.
Approval
We check the photo and suggest better alternatives if needed. You will never 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
Discreetly packed and delivered to your door by insured, trackable parcel delivery (DHL/UPS), duty and tax paid. Ready to give her on the day.
3 stories from women who received their painting
"She will probably be happy" is easy to say. Here is what actually happens when a woman unwraps a personalised painting.
"My boyfriend gave me a painting of me and my late mother together, from a photo at my wedding. She died four months later. I have cried in front of that painting more times than I care to admit. It is the most precious thing I own."
"My daughter gave me a portrait of my three grandchildren for Mother's Day. I am not normally one to make a fuss over gifts, but I sat there for 20 minutes just staring. It is as if I have them with me all the time now - even though they live in Zurich."
"My husband is not creative - he usually gives me perfume or a book. This year he gave me a couple portrait of the two of us from Italy. I was completely speechless. It was the first time in 15 years that I have cried over a gift from him."
Frequently asked questions about a gift for her
How long does it take to have a personalised painting made as a gift for her?
The total delivery time is 2-3 weeks from order until the painting is ready to give her. Our artist spends 7-10 days on the painting itself, after which it is packed and shipped by DHL/UPS.
Need it faster - for Mother's Day, a birthday or a wedding anniversary? Contact us and we will find a solution. Busy periods such as Christmas require ordering in good time.
What should I have painted if she "has everything"?
The strongest subjects for women are almost always the people she loves. Her children, her late mother, her grandchildren, her father. Her dog or cat. Her childhood home. Your first home. A memory from one specific day you shared.
Women love paintings with a story - not just pretty pictures. Want to know what she would like? Ask her subtly which photo she likes best of the two of you or of the children - her answer often reveals the subject.
What does a painting as a gift for her 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 (intimate gift)
70 x 50 cm: 645 CHF (classic gift)
70 x 70 cm: 795 CHF (big impact)
100 x 70 cm: 1,095 CHF (the grand gesture)
Shipping throughout Switzerland is free, and the floating frame is included in the price. See also our price guide.
Can you use an old photo of her late mother or father?
Yes - in fact memorial portraits are one of our most frequent jobs for women. We can paint old black-and-white photos of parents or grandparents in colour. We can also combine several photos, so she can receive a painting of herself together with a loved one who has passed away - even if you were never photographed together.
Read our guide to preparing your photo for tips and examples of old pictures.
How do we handle the surprise if you live together?
We send the painting in discreet packaging with no visible sender, so she does not guess the contents 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.
The painting is delivered in a flat, protective box that is easy to hide in a wardrobe or behind a bed until the big day.
What if she does not like it?
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee (30 days). If she is not happy with the painting, we repaint it for free, or you get all your money back. This happens very rarely - our customers give us Trustpilot 4.5 / 5 · 1,689 reviews.
Read the details in our satisfaction guarantee.
Which occasions does a gift for her work best for?
Personalised paintings work especially well for milestones: milestone birthdays (30, 40, 50, 60), silver wedding anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding anniversaries and Christmas. But they work just as well "for no occasion at all" - many husbands and daughters give one simply because they love her.
For specific occasions we also have pages on Mother's Day gifts, wedding gifts and Christmas gifts.
Which size should I choose?
If you know where the painting will hang, measure the wall. For a home office or an intimate spot such as the bedside table, 60x40 cm is suitable. For the classic living-room wall, 70x50 cm is popular. Above a sofa or bed you should 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.
See the prices for her painting
A gift she will keep for life. A hand-painted painting of what she loves - her family, her memories, a moment you share - lands exactly where a piece of jewellery never can. Ready in 2-3 weeks with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.