A Portrait Gift for Your Girlfriend: A Keepsake They Will Treasure

The best gifts say "I see you, and I would choose you again." A hand-painted oil portrait does exactly that. A hand-painted portrait of the two of you, or of her, is among the most romantic and lasting gifts you can give. Here is why it works, and how to give one.

Why a portrait is the gift they remember

It is personal but impossible to get wrong — their own face, or the faces they love, beautifully rendered. It celebrates people, not possessions, and becomes a family heirloom that grows in meaning over the years. Most people have never been given a hand-painted portrait; the moment they see it lands harder than any other gift.

How to do it well

Choose a photo where the faces are clear and everyone looks like themselves. (See how to choose the perfect photo.) Order ahead, since hand-painting takes a few weeks, and you can combine several photos into one. More ideas in our gift guide.

See the gift before you commit — free

Upload a photo and we will send a free mockup within 48 hours — no payment to start. Only then do you decide to commission it, delivered framed. New to it? Start with our complete guide.