Odd gift
Anyone can life ahead and purchase a readymade painting from a store. However it takes zap and courage to create a painting from a picture all by yourself. If you are plush enough to paint it yourself then drive ahead by all means. It will keep a nice personal touch to the painting while also making the recipient feel extra special and appreciated.
The occasion
A lot of what will go into the portraits from photos will ultimately depend on the theme and the occasion at hand. If you are planning to give the painting as a gift to your parents, then you need usage of more formal colors and a nice classic theme. For example, painting the picture of your mother and father from an existing photograph is the perfect way to grace their upcoming anniversary. Lets say you are giving them a painting as a gift for a younger sibling, then you could create a funny portrait from photo. Maybe you could use your younger brothers photograph as a reference and create a funny version from it!
Numerous possibilities
There is no end to the kind of combinations and effects you can create with a portrait from photo. If the person likes Victorian
art, then you could replicate an old picture by painting it on your own canvas. Or maybe you could try some classic painting of your own wedding photos. Your wife will be sure to love this personal rendition of yours! You could try using black and white paints for classic paintings. You could use more vibrant colors and fun themes for giving a painting as a gift for younger people.
