First Anniversary Gifts

the perfect gift

A pencil portrait makes a very special 1st anniversary gift.  I can draw it from any good clear photograph - either taken on the day of the wedding or, perhaps, on the honeymoon.

In fact, any favourite photograph of the couple can make a beautiful portrait.

Although, being paper, it makes an ideal first anniversary gift, it can also be an ideal thank-you gift for the bride or groom's parents.

Greg & Angela - USA

Shawn commissioned me to draw a portrait of his best friend's wedding in the States.

He was so pleased with the end result that he contacted me again a few months later to ask for a portrait of his brother's wedding as well.

Alan & Anne - Thailand

Alan had intended to give this portrait as a gift to his mother-in-law on his anniversary to thank her for their wedding.

He ended up keeping it and giving it to Anne instead!

Devinder & Shashi, UK

Vikas and his wife commissioned this portrait as a thank you to his parents for having put so much effort into making their wedding day special.

subject: Re: Portrait of my parents
date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:41:27 +0100

Dear Basi,

Just to let you know, my wife and I gave the portrait to my parents last weekend - they really loved it. Thank you once again.

Hope all is well.

Kind regards,

Vikas