Custom Then & Now Mom & Daughter Watercolor Portrait from Two Photos — Personalized Mother Daughter Canvas with Names & Years
Custom Then & Now Mom & Daughter Watercolor Portrait from Two Photos — Personalized Mother Daughter Canvas with Names & Years
The little girl on your hip. The woman by your side. One canvas, two moments, a love that grows with time.
Send us two photos — one from back then, one from now — and our artists paint them side by side as a single hand-finished watercolor portrait on premium gallery-wrapped canvas. The gap-toothed giggle and the grown-up grin, the same two smiles years apart, wrapped in soft sage and blush botanicals and finished with both names, your "then" and "now" years, and the line A love that grows with time.
Why this is the one she'll cry over
- Two photos, one story. A childhood snapshot next to a recent one — the years in between become the art. Any clear photos work, even an old print you photograph with your phone.
- Your names, your years, your words. Both first names in classic serif lettering, plus the two years (e.g. Then · 2010 / Now · 2026). Swap the tagline for your own — "Still my best friend," "Mom & Me," or a birthday message.
- Museum-quality canvas. Archival, fade-resistant inks on thick artist canvas, stretched around a solid 1.25" wood frame. Ready to hang straight out of the box.
- Free digital proof. You approve the artwork before we print — unlimited tweaks until it's perfect.
- Made to order in the USA. Every canvas is printed, stretched, and inspected by hand.
How it works
- Choose your size and orientation — landscape places the photos side by side; portrait stacks them then-over-now.
- Upload your two photos and enter your names and years using the options above.
- Approve your proof. We send a preview within 2–3 business days.
- Hang and enjoy. Your canvas ships within 3–5 business days of approval.
The perfect gift for
Mother's Day · Mom's milestone birthday · A daughter's wedding day · Graduation · Christmas · A gift for Mom from a grown daughter · A daughter's first home · Grandma and granddaughter · A "look how far we've come."
Size guide
Sizes are listed as the canvas's long side × short side. Choose Landscape to hang it wide or Portrait to hang it tall.
| Size | Landscape (W × H) | Portrait (W × H) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 × 8 in | 12" × 8" | 8" × 12" | Bookshelf, desk, nightstand, or gallery wall |
| 18 × 12 in | 18" × 12" | 12" × 18" | Mantel, entryway, or hallway — our most popular |
| 24 × 16 in | 24" × 16" | 16" × 24" | Above a sideboard or dresser |
| 30 × 20 in | 30" × 20" | 20" × 30" | Dining room, home office, or stairway wall |
| 36 × 24 in | 36" × 24" | 24" × 36" | Statement piece above the sofa or bed |
Details
- Gallery-wrapped canvas, 1.25" depth, mirrored edges
- Archival pigment inks, UV and fade resistant
- Hanging hardware pre-installed
- Works for mom and one daughter or several — sons, dads, and grandmas welcome too
- Photo tips: faces clearly visible in both photos; old prints can be photographed in natural light — we'll clean up scratches and fading
Then, now, and always. Frame the whole story — with Love & Always.