Gift Paintings: Which to Choose and Where to Buy?

There are categories of people for whom it is difficult to choose a gift. Either they already seem to have everything, or it is difficult to guess their taste. On the other hand, we should not forget about the reality around us - most material things lose their value over time. The era of a sustainable economy is also beginning to replace rapid consumerism. Putting all this together, you can fall into despair in search of aesthetic, ecological, stylish and valuable gifts.  

Paintings as a gift

Art may not be the most obvious answer to such a request. By choosing a work of art as a gift, you will solve the issue of originality, aesthetics, and also possibly present a valuable asset that will grow in value over the years. Today, more than ever, it is affordable to purchase the work of contemporary artists  and creators of the recent past. Your choice may be a painting, sculpture, object design, and in this article we will talk about paintings as a gift. 

How to choose a painting as a gift? 

You just have to start studying the field of art and it seems that the choice of gift options is limitless. And the number of successful options can be significantly reduced by considering a few key criteria. 

For whom are you choosing the painting? Of course, art is above social status, professions or hobbies, but in the case of a gift, it is very useful to think about the possible preferences of the recipient of the gift. If you know this person's interests in the field of painting - great, you can direct your search in a specific direction. But if you don't have any idea about specific wishes, you can try to choose safer options. 

Relevance will be an important factor in choosing a painting as a gift. If you're choosing a gift for a boss who's likely to hang the painting in his office, it might be wise to avoid scenes with nude figures or subjects that could be seen as offensive.  

Similarly, a humorous or even cynical meaning to a painting's subject matter may be perfect for a gift for a friend, but would be a mistake when choosing a gift for your mother. 

The genre of the painting. The choice of genre is largely related to the personality of the recipient of your gift, but not only that. It is often believed that a neutral plot guaranteed to be successful would be a still life. But the classic variation of this genre can give the impression of impersonality, a gift without individuality. Therefore, in the case of still lifes, it is better to choose original interpretations or unexpected execution (in the collage technique, for example). 

The landscape genre can also be attributed to relatively neutral  Provided the artist is skilled, a landscape will be a good option for both a wedding gift and a gift for your mother. Knowing a few details about the recipient of the gift, you can choose a sea or forest landscape, or even an image of the area where the person was born.

Painting style. If you are not buying a copy of a classical masterpiece, your choice will most likely fall on contemporary artists. Such people can create both extremely modern abstract things and paint everyday scenes in a naive style. In any case, a trained eye or some time and effort will help to recognize modern painting regardless of the plot.  

When choosing the style of a painting as a birthday gift, for example, it is worth considering how ready the person is for something avant-garde or experimental. And if the image you choose will be the first in the collection, pay attention to more visually appealing styles - impressionism, romanticism, neo-classicism, realism. On the other hand, even an abstract painting can be an ideal gift, because colors and shapes will play the main role. And this is a fairly universal language, not even for art lovers. 

In general, when choosing original gifts, paintings can be an ideal option. The main thing is to be honest with yourself about both your own level of knowledge of painting and the tastes of the recipient of the gift. It is quite normal to purchase an interior’painting, the main task of which – look beautiful on the wall in the home of the gift recipient.  

Where to buy a painting as a gift? 

The background image of auctions, where world-class masterpieces are sold for millions of dollars, can be a little intimidating and deter you from buying a painting. But it is much easier to purchase a painting for less. 

The most direct way - to purchase a painting directly from the artist. Fortunately, today you can easily come across real artists on social networks. Most of them sell their works there or have convenient websites for quick purchases.  

It is convenient to look at several works by different artists before choosing a gift in art galleries. We are not talking about majestic museums, but about modern bright spaces that take on the role of both an exhibition and sales work. If you feel unsure about choosing a painting as a gift, be sure to visit a few of these galleries to train your eye and get acquainted with the art world. It may seem trite, but you can find anything online - art from Ukraine and abroad is available for purchase around the clock. For example, the online store of elite gifts Fama presents paintings for gifts from contemporary artists to artists of the sixties. 

In addition, you can even choose not a traditional painting on canvas, but digital rights to the image. To do this, you need to participate in NFT auctions – so you can become the author  the most trendy modern gift for any holiday. 

Be bold in your choice and give objects of art to your loved ones and relatives. This is a creative and valuable gift that will easily become a family heirloom.