Giving a piece of art to a dear friend is one of the most thoughtful ways of saying: “I love you and was thinking about what would make you happy.” When you find just the right image, something that you know will warm their heart, it makes the connection between the two of you so much the stronger for it.
The thing to remember in your enthusiasm is that your friend is not expecting this gift. You have to think ahead to about how it will be used. If he or she lives in a tiny home, that mural size art you’ve picked out is probably not going to work. Thinking small and specific to the home is a good approach. How about a botanical print for a powder room or a painting of a roosted for the kitchen?
Think about your friend’s design style. This can give you clues as the framing that would fit with the other art in the home. Sometimes, it is best to give the art unframed, letting your friend have the pleasure of picking just the right frame treatment. This can make the final art piece a collaborative effort between the two of you, adding enjoyment into the future.
Happy Holiday Gift Giving!
