Valentines day is coming upon us, people! The day where couples emerge as the especially uber cute and lovey dovey couples they are, and the single lonely hearts hide in a dark corner with a clutch of chocolate until the day passes! As for myself I shall be in the dark corner with a big bar of chocolate to survive the day!

That isn't to say though that not everyone can enjoy this wonderful day of love. Love isn't just about couples, it's about family & friendship. That's why I'm going to be sharing some fun ideas for Valentines gifts suitable for everyone! All themed around art of course :D

For couples

Turning your girlfriend into a princess! 

Est price £30-£90

It feels like till almost the dawn of time that girls have wanted to be a princess when they grow up. Well now they can! Show your special lady what you think of them with one of the most unexpected gifts you can give!

A portrait of your boyfriend! 

Est price £100-£300

This is definitely a biggie! While your average portrait in pencil or paint is a pretty expensive piece, you'll be surprised how common it is for tears of happiness to come when they see themselves in a painting/drawing. Time and time again, this has been truly one of the best ways you can make someone feel special.

A caricature of you both! 

Est price £20-£100

If a portrait is a bit pricey why not get a caricature? The basic pieces don't take too long (You remember those street artists who do caricatures at events?) and so don't cost too much. For the higher quality pieces however like the one shown above, the cost is significantly higher.

For singles

A portrait of yourself or of a friend in classic military uniform! 

£100-£300

Artwork of your pet!

Est price £100-£300

 Everyone loves their pets and to capture a memory or moment of them within a piece of artwork can be one of the most special and timeless pieces you can ever buy. Most can be done from photos too so they're also easier to commission, it's simply a matter of choosing the right artist.

Fan art!

Est price £30-60

 If you have never commissioned any fan art before you don't know what you're missing! Whether your a gamer, filmie or something else entirely you can never go wrong having some great fun commissioning fan art!

Artwork of your family!

Est price £100-£450

Just like some of the ideas before, a portrait like this is incredibly special. A lot of time and energy goes into these pieces and so can be expensive, but once you see the completed piece and just how special it truly is, you'll know it's moe

Something totally different!

Est price unknown

Maybe you'll decide to go with something else entirely! The piece shown above has been our favourite commission so far.