Custom paintings has been part of the arts for centuries. In the days before photos, the only way to get a depiction of yourself or your family was to commission an artist to create a custom portrait. Many landscapes were also commissioned. It was the “normal” thing to do.
Because a painting can be kept for years, the depiction of the subject can be saved for generations. As a result, many famous paintings were painted as commissioned works centuries ago.
Nowadays, most people rely on photos to save memorable moments, but custom paintings are still in demand, primarily for gifts. In this article, we’ll discuss five reasons why custom paintings are, even today, still the best gifts.
It is a Unique and Personalized Gift
When you commission a painting, the final artwork you’ll receive will be a unique combination of your instructions and ideas with the artist’s skills and experience. Nobody else will have a painting like that unless it is a reproduction.
Because you usually will give a custom artwork to somebody you know well, you’ll be able to make the subject of the painting very personal. For example, if it is not a portrait of yourself or the recipient you want to give the gift to, you can choose as a subject a favorite memory or something you know they will enjoy when viewing it.
Thus, when you give a custom painting as a gift to someone, it is this uniqueness and personalization that you provide to that person. The person knows that it is an original work of art and only they own it. This conveys to the recipient of the gift how special you think they are.
Giving somebody a custom painting becomes part of the world of this person and part of his “my life painting”. Every time the artwork is viewed, the person will be reminded how special they are to you. Whether the work of art is a landscape, still life, or a “paint my life portrait” of either yourself or the recipient, it will be unique.
It is a Timeless Gift for People of any Age
Even expensive gifts like exquisite perfume, designed clothes, or state-of-the-art electronic devices have limited lifespans. The perfume will run out, the clothes will become out of fashion, and newer models will replace the electronic devices.
However, paintings, especially oil paintings, are to a great extent “timeless”. If looked after carefully, paintings can “survive” many generations. And any painting style is timeless, even when it is not seen as a not-so-popular style anymore.
Most people have what can be called “paint my life” memories. It might be digital or printed photographs and not necessarily paintings, but most of us have some visual depictions of our memories. But digital pictures can get lost in the cloud, and printed photographs can fade over time. As paintings are “survivors”, a custom painting is one of the best gifts you can give someone.
A custom painting is also “timeless” because it can be given as a gift to people of any age. Everyone can enjoy beautiful artwork, and it is enjoyed so much more if it is a custom painting.
It Makes a Great Impression
If you want to impress someone who you want to become “the special person” in your life, there are few gifts that can impress more than a custom painting. Especially if the painting’s subject makes it clear that you want this person to be part of your “my painted life”.
You can convey the message that you want to be part of their life more permanently by commissioning a painting of, for example, a moment with good memories like a day on the beach together.
The gift will come across as thoughtful, compassionate, and romantic. It can be the beginning of a long relationship and the first “paint my life portrait” of you two together.
It is a Useful Gift
If you want to give people custom paintings, it doesn’t always have to be just for the memories you want to share, but you might want to provide them with something special and unique to add to their interior décor.
Perhaps you know someone who wants to add one or more paintings to their walls, either at home or in the company’s boardroom or waiting room. Giving such a person a custom paintings provides the person with a valuable gift. In addition, you’ll make it possible for them to have at least one original and unique painting to use.
A customized painting can also be helpful as a tool for establishing healthy relationships. For example, a well-chosen bespoke painting given to a new friend or your employees and clients can convey your respect for them.
It Offers a Great Price Range for you and Good Investment for the Recipient
Generally, you’ll have a wide price range when you want to commission an artwork – without compromising the quality. The price will depend, among other things, on the subject of the painting, the medium to be used, and the canvas size.
It is a good idea to contact various art studios and galleries specializing in custom painting to get the best quote. Contacting only reputable studios and galleries ensures that skilled and experienced artists will do your custom painting.
Because original works of art are usually a good investment, your custom painting gift can, apart from the emotional value and other reasons why you present a person with this gift, one-day yield financial dividends for the recipient. A custom painting is one of the few gifts that can both have sentimental value and, in the long term, be a financial asset for the recipient.
Conclusion
Custom paintings, also known as commissioned paintings, have always been and will probably always be created as unique gifts for people. However, if you have never presented somebody with a custom painting as a special gift, we hope that this article will entice you to do so.
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