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Father and son portrait gift advice

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Pandorascharm2 · 06/10/2021 20:01

Going to get my partener a portrait painted of him and his father who passed away a year ago for his birthday. The problem is any pictures ive seen of them arent great quality or photos. Would you ask the artist to enhance a previously existing photo so it is a 'real memory' or get them to put their two faces and maybe something like an arm around each other so basically create a picture using their two faces that doesnt exist currently.
Which would u prefer would u find it strange if it was a man made photo as such of them laughing or smiling or something or would u like a photo u can remember which was taken. Thanks

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NotYourCupOfTea · 06/10/2021 20:23

Without being rude is this something your partner has asked for?

Pandorascharm2 · 06/10/2021 20:25

No i just thought it might be a nice idea Hmm oh no have i got this completly wrong? He absolutely adored his dad. I just thought its something a bit different and quite nice, hes quite a sensitive guy so im hoping he will like it. Shock do u think its too sensitive/risky?

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NotYourCupOfTea · 06/10/2021 20:27

I’m not sure, I just think it’s a really personal thing. Does he have photos of them up now? Do you have a place in mind for where it would go?

Zarene · 06/10/2021 20:36

I'm with PP. If it's not his sort of thing it might be a bit... creepy perhaps? It's certainly not something I would like.

But that's not the question you asked. If you do go ahead I think doing a pic with the two faces in a good pose, even if is imaginary, would be good.

Pandorascharm2 · 06/10/2021 20:54

Thank you for your replies its given me something to think about. Currently there are no family photos up in the house at all not even of grandkids etc. Its very different from my own family its constant pictures everywhere maybe thats what gave me the idea but you might be right i dont want to cause more upset.

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