Personal gift - Hand-painted painting from a photo
The most personal gift you can give: a genuine hand-painted painting from your photo. We paint the person, pet or place the recipient loves most - in genuine oil paint on canvas. Ready in 2-3 weeks, with delivery throughout Switzerland.
Order your personal gift →What makes a hand-painted painting a truly personal gift?
"Personal gift" means many things today: a mug with a name on it, a keyring with a photo, a hoodie with initials. But there is a difference between personalised and personal.
A personal gift is not about having the recipient's name printed on something. It is about giving something that says: "I see you. I know what you love. I have thought about you for hours." A hand-painted painting of their children, their late mother, their dog, or a place they love is exactly that.
The difference is the craftsmanship. A picture printed on a cushion is a transaction. A hand-painted painting requires a real artist to sit with brush and oil paint for 7-10 days, interpreting your photo line by line, shadow by shadow. This is not a gift you mass-produce. It makes a memory physical.
We have painted personal gifts for many families - for every occasion and for no occasion at all. Read our guide to personalised paintings to see examples and understand the process.
Why choose a hand-painted painting over a standard gift?
There are thousands of personalised gifts online. But there are good reasons why a hand-painted painting touches people more deeply than most.
1. Genuine art, not a print
Most "personal gifts" online are printed. A hand-painted painting is genuine oil paint, made by a real artist on canvas. You can see and feel the brushstrokes. It is the difference between a copy and an original work.
2. It touches emotions - not logic
An engraved pen is smart. A painting of the recipient's late father is heart-wrenching. The former gets used. The latter is loved and kept for life.
3. It stays on display - all the time
Personalised mugs and T-shirts usually end up in a drawer after a year of use. A hand-painted painting hangs on the wall for decades - visible to the recipient every day, and to all their guests.
4. It lasts 50+ years
Oil paint on canvas with a UV varnish lasts for many decades. The painting you give this year will still be hanging on the wall when the recipient's grandchildren are grown. It gets passed down.
5. It shows you took the time
A personalised gift can be made in 2 minutes online. A hand-painted painting requires you to choose a photo, think about the motif and give the artist 2-3 weeks. The recipient feels that time.
6. Full artistic customisation
We can change the background, combine people from different photos, remove unwanted elements and adapt the style. A standard "personalised gift" can never do that - you are locked into a template.
6 occasions when a personal gift hits especially hard
A hand-painted painting can be given "for no reason", but there are certain moments when it lands especially hard.
1 Milestone birthdays
30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 years call for more than a set of towels. A painting of the recipient's children, late parents or childhood home hits exactly the reflective mood that is already there on a milestone day.
2 Weddings and anniversaries
A couple's portrait from the wedding day, or a memory from their time together, is the classic. We also paint many silver and golden anniversary gifts - where couples are surprised with a painting of a photo from their younger days. See our wedding gift page for inspiration.
3 Mother's Day and Father's Day
Parents aged 50+ most often cry over paintings of their children, grandchildren or their own late parents. It is a gift they would never buy for themselves. See also our Mother's Day gift page.
4 Christmas
Christmas often calls for a "big" gift under the tree. A hand-painted painting is the kind of gift the whole family sits quietly around for 10 minutes, and which gives the whole evening a different feel. Read more about personal Christmas gifts.
5 Remembrance and grief
For people who have lost a parent, a sibling, a partner or a pet, a memorial portrait is the deepest personal gift there is. Old photos are painted up, and loved ones who have passed away are given a quiet place on the wall at home.
6 Retirement or a major milestone
A painting of the recipient's family, home or career is the kind of farewell gift colleagues remember. It is also the "thank you for everything" gift that daughters and sons give parents who retire after 40 years of work.
Prices for a personal gift
One fixed price per size - frame and shipping included. All prices are for a hand-painted painting on canvas with a floating frame and free shipping throughout Switzerland. Choose the size according to the occasion and budget.
| Size | Price | Best as a personal gift for |
|---|---|---|
| 60 x 40 cm | 495 CHF | Confirmation, smaller birthdays, office gift |
| 70 x 50 cm Popular | 645 CHF | The classic gift - anniversary, Mother's/Father's Day, Christmas |
| 70 x 70 cm | 795 CHF | Milestone birthdays, silver wedding anniversary, major milestones |
| 100 x 70 cm | 1'095 CHF | The grand gesture - retirement, golden wedding anniversary, 60th-70th birthdays |
A floating frame in black, white, natural, silver or gold is included in the price - the painting arrives ready to hang. Prices incl. 8.1 % VAT. Read our full price guide to hand-painted paintings, or jump straight to the product page and order now.
How your personal gift is made
The whole process takes just 2-3 weeks - from the moment you click order until the painting is packed and ready to give.
From photo to finished personal gift in 2-3 weeks
Upload your photo
Choose the photo that best captures the person, pet or place. It takes 5 minutes online.
Approval
We assess your photo and give you feedback. We will tell you if we need a better one.
We paint
Our artist creates your work in genuine oil paint on canvas. You receive pictures along the way.
Delivery
Discreetly packed, delivered by DHL/UPS. Ready to give on the big day.
3 stories about personal gifts that touched the heart
"The most personal gift they have ever received" is a big claim. Here is what it actually means to our customers.
"For our mother's 70th birthday, we three siblings gave her a painting of her childhood home. She had not seen it since her parents sold it in 1985. She cried for 20 minutes. It is the best gift I have given in my life."
"Our daughter is being confirmed in March. We gave her a painting of herself as a baby with my late mother. The two never met in any conscious way, but here they are together on the wall. It will hang in her room for the rest of her life."
"We gave our boss a painting of the company's first shop from 1978 when he retired after 45 years. He bravely got through his speech - and then broke down. Now it hangs in his home, and he has already sent me pictures of it three times."
Frequently asked questions about personal gifts
What is a truly personal gift?
A truly personal gift is not a standard gift with a name on it. It is a gift that tells the recipient: "I have thought about you for hours." A hand-painted painting of their children, late parents, dog or childhood home is exactly that - a gift that takes thought, the choice of a photo and 2-3 weeks of waiting.
The difference between a personalised mug and a hand-painted painting is the difference between a printed logo and a piece of art.
How long does it take to have a personal gift made?
The total delivery time is 2-3 weeks from order until the personal gift is ready. Our artist spends 7-10 days on the painting itself, and then it is packed and shipped by DHL/UPS.
Does it need to be faster - for an anniversary or birthday in the next few days? Contact us and we will find a solution.
How much does a personal gift cost?
Our hand-painted paintings start at 495 CHF - frame and shipping included. The prices are:
60 x 40 cm: 495 CHF
70 x 50 cm: 645 CHF
70 x 70 cm: 795 CHF
100 x 70 cm: 1'095 CHF
Free shipping throughout Switzerland, and the floating frame is included in the price. Prices incl. 8.1 % VAT. Read more in our price guide to hand-painted paintings.
What is the most personal gift for someone who "has everything"?
For people who have everything, the answer is almost always people and memories, not things. A painting of their children, their late father, their grandchildren, their childhood home, their beloved dog, or their career. These are things they would never buy for themselves - which makes them the perfect gift.
Read more about choosing a motif in our guide to personalised paintings.
Can you use an old or damaged photo?
Yes - in fact old photos and black-and-white pictures are one of our most frequent jobs. We can paint them in colour, remove scratches and interpret details that have faded. We can also combine several photos - so the recipient can have a painting of themselves 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.
What if the recipient does not like the gift?
We offer a 100 % satisfaction guarantee. If the painting does not live up to your expectations, we will repaint it free of charge or you get all your money back. It happens extremely rarely - our customers rate us Trustpilot 4.5 / 5 · 1,689 reviews.
Read the details on our satisfaction guarantee page.
Can you paint several people or motifs in the same painting?
Yes, absolutely. We make couple portraits, family portraits with 3-6 people, and combination paintings where we bring together people from different photos. Because every painting is hand-painted from scratch, there are no limits on the motif.
For family portraits with 3+ people, we recommend at least 50x70 cm, so that every face gets good detail.
How do I choose the right size for my personal gift?
The size depends on the occasion and where the painting will hang. For a confirmation or a smaller milestone, 60x40 cm is fine. For the classic anniversary or Mother's Day gift, 70x50 cm is popular. For milestone birthdays (50+, 60+), most people go up to 70x70 cm or 100x70 cm.
In doubt? Send us a photo of the wall where the painting will hang, and we will give you our recommendation.
Order the most personal gift today
Forget mugs with names on them and standardised personalised gifts. A hand-painted painting from a photo is the kind of personal gift the recipient keeps for life. Ready in 2-3 weeks with a 100 % satisfaction guarantee.