Graduation Watercolour
Your photo
Your print
Graduation Watercolour
The better the photo, the better the artwork. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 25 MB.
Free digital proof. Unlimited revisions until you love it. Don’t love the print? We’ll redo it or refund, no questions asked.
Your timeline
How it works
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Upload your photo
Pick a favourite moment. We’ll tell you what makes a great photo.
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We send a free digital proof
An artist reimagines it in watercolour. Nothing prints until you’re happy. Changes are free.
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Approve & we print and ship
Printed close to you and delivered in days, ready to hang or gift.
What makes a great photo
- A close-up where the face fills most of the frame.
- Natural daylight, with no harsh flash or heavy shadows.
- Taken at eye level, looking towards the camera.
- Sharp and in focus. A good phone photo is plenty.
Not sure your photo will work? Send it anyway. We'll flag anything at the free proof stage, before we print.
What you get
- An artist-reimagined watercolour, printed on premium giclée paper.
- Three sizes: 21 × 29.7, 30 × 40 and 45 × 60 cm.
- Optional black, white or natural wood frame, fitted and ready to hang.
- A free digital proof before we print, with unlimited revisions.
- Printed close to you and delivered tracked within days.
Happiness guarantee. Don't love the finished print? We'll redo it or refund, no questions asked.
Framing & sizing
Why we sell our prints unframed
Most of our prints ship unframed, so you can choose a frame you love rather than pay for one you'd swap out.
- Pick your own look. Match the frame to your room, oak, black or white wood, or a mounted gallery style.
- Don't pay twice. A frame you didn't choose often gets replaced. Unframed keeps the cost on the artwork.
- Ships flat and safe. A flat-packed print travels far better than glass.
Prefer it ready to hang? Add a fitted black, white or natural wood frame at the size step above.
Choosing a frame that fits
Our prints come in three standard sizes, so an off-the-shelf frame is easy to find:
- 21 × 29.7 cm (A4) — fits any standard A4 frame.
- 30 × 40 cm — a common ready-made frame size.
- 45 × 60 cm — a popular large size, also widely sold ready-made.
Two easy ways to frame it:
- Frame to size. Buy a frame in the exact size above, no mount needed.
- Use a mount (mat). Choose a slightly larger frame with a mount cut to your print size, for a gallery look with a border.
Tip: check the frame's artwork opening (not its outer size), and look for a real glass or acrylic front.
How it'll look on your wall
Here's how the three sizes compare against a standard three-seat sofa (about 2 m wide) and an adult, for scale:
Above a sofa or sideboard, most people choose 30 × 40 or 45 × 60 cm. For a shelf or a gallery wall of several prints, A4 works well.
About this print
You watched every late night and early morning that got them here, now give them something to hang on the wall when it's all done. This is an artist-reimagined watercolour portrait, made from the photo you choose: mortar board on, scroll in hand, the smile that says they actually did it.
We reimagine your photo as a soft watercolour portrait and send you a free digital proof before anything prints. Nothing goes to press until you're happy with it, which matters when the moment only happened once. Once approved, your print is produced and delivered in days.
Available in three sizes, 21×29.7cm, 30×40cm or 45×60cm. It works equally well propped on a desk in a first flat or framed above the mantelpiece at home. Add a solid wood frame in Black, White or Natural for an extra £30, and it arrives ready to hang. Prices from £34.95.
A graduation watercolour portrait is the kind of thing they'll move from house to house for years. Not a gift that dates. A piece of art from the day they earned it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a photo taken on the day, even if the light wasn't perfect?
Yes. Send us the photo that actually captures the moment, not just a technically perfect one. Our artists work from the feeling in a shot as much as the detail, and the free digital proof lets you see exactly how it turns out before we print anything.
How long does it take from ordering to delivery?
Once you approve your free digital proof, your print is typically with you within a few days. We print close to you via Gelato's network, which keeps delivery fast and the carbon footprint lower.
Is this a hand-painted original or a print?
It's an artist-reimagined digital watercolour, your photo is reimagined in a watercolour style and then printed on premium paper. It is not a hand-painted physical original. We're upfront about that because the quality of the finished print speaks for itself, and the free proof means you see exactly what you're getting.
What size should I choose for a graduation gift?
30×40cm is the most popular for a graduation portrait, large enough to make an impression on a wall, practical enough for a first flat. If you're adding a wood frame, the 45×60cm makes a more significant statement piece. The 21×29.7cm works well propped on a shelf or desk.
What if I don't like the proof?
Then we change it. The proof stage is there so you can ask for tweaks to the colours, the background or the likeness, and we'll keep revising until you're happy. Nothing goes to print until you approve it.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
Because every print is made to order from your photo, we can't accept returns for a change of mind. You approve a free digital proof before we print anything, so there are no surprises. And if a print arrives damaged or not as approved, we'll put it right straight away.
What customers say
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