I have a wedding to attend on Saturday and I'm not going to go out and purchase a gift, at the same time I'm aware of etiquette and don't want to show up with nothing. I'm a painter (or at least was) and have about 50 original oil paintings. Would it be fine just to give them one of those (unframed)?
2007-05-29 15:26:04 · 10 answers · asked by Wentshore 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Gifting a painting to anyone is a difficult task - you REALLY have to know this couple well to get the mood, setting and choice of picture right.
Artworks of any sort are really designed to be displayed, so foisting even some potential old master onto a newly married couple might lead to the thing being buried in the garage (coz they hate it!)
You say you have 50 original art works, why not invite them round to pick from these or you could dust off your old easel and paints and offer to paint the portraits of the happy couple.
Making the gift personal to them will mean so much more than your standard (unthinking) percolator or kettle.
Hope this helps
2007-05-29 22:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by cornflake#1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-21 11:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by chrissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a very unique and special gift. Just be sure to choose a painting that is not going to be really difficult to blend with ordinary home decor, that most people would find appealing...not too edgy. I think it is fine not to frame it, because framing can be a very personal decision and they might want to match it with other frames. On the other hand, you might want to stretch the canvas and staple to a wooden frame that can be mounted as a frameless piece. If there is a special meaning to the painting, share it.
2007-05-29 15:33:02 · answer #3 · answered by greengo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes being an artist myself. I have sold original unframed art to people who have given it as a gift.
2007-05-31 12:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by zufka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually a better one than a framed one.
The frame is the part most people use to tie in a painting into the design of the room. ( had many paintings that were reframed after they were sold) If you feel up to it you could make a gift certificate to come around and pick one they like...if that is appropriate for you.
2007-05-29 17:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the style of your painting, most modern paintings are usually unframed in most galleries even the tate modern but traditional style paintings benifit from frames
2007-05-30 00:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by Answer me please 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a great idea. Just make sure that your painting matches their style --- If they like country, don't give them abstract. Also, if possible, try to somehow personalize it to them.
2007-05-29 15:32:48 · answer #7 · answered by Ted M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes sir,...very much so.
Perhaps you can roll it and put a bow on it? With a card?
I see no problem. Good luck friend.
2007-05-29 16:51:19 · answer #8 · answered by Stony 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is an acceptable gift which I am sure would be appreciated.
Choose well.
2007-05-29 15:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by 3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will probably be more appreciated than a blender would be.
2007-05-29 15:30:21 · answer #10 · answered by irish1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋