Smaller canvas paintings make a great personalized present. Smaller for multiple reasons. It's easier to make and it's less of a commitment for the gifted to hang if they feel the need.
Here is one I made for my sister for her birthday. "By Your Side"
No oil painting experience necessary.
I started with the background all orange and it had to sit for a week in my cold SF apt.
I didn't know this about oil paints they take forever to dry.
Once it was dry I added the blue corner and the red and yellow highlights.
Another week later I drew on the birds with a Sharpe pen. I am not a drawer so went for the simple silhouettes.
