Hand-Painted Memory Collages: Your Story on Canvas

Think of these memory collages as a scrapbook that you can hang on your wall. Unlike a single photo, a moodboard allows me to combine 6 to 9 different milestones—a first date, a video call screenshot, a travel spot, or a recurring joke—into one A3-sized canvas.

I treat these as narrative pieces. The process starts with you sharing the photos and the 'vibe' of your relationship. I then map out the panels to ensure the color palette flows naturally across the canvas, even if the reference photos have different lighting or settings.

Why these work for long-distance:

Many of the collages I paint are for long-distance couples. There is something really grounding about having a painted reminder of those fleeting, digital-only moments—like a grainy screenshot of a late-night call or a depiction of a 'see you soon' at the arrival gate. It makes the distance feel a little less 'far' when you have a piece of that story sitting in your room.

Practical details:

• Size: Typically A3 canvas, which is substantial enough to display properly but fits well in most bedrooms or living spaces.
• Protection: Once finished, every piece is sealed with a professional-grade varnish. This keeps the colors vivid and protects the acrylic paint from dust and moisture.
• Customisation: You aren't just limited to painting. If you have a specific date, a short quote, or a meaningful line of text you want included in one of the panels, I integrate those using hand-lettering to match the aesthetic of the painting.