Kris Krava Kris Krava

Heartfelt Gift for a Coworker Who Made a Difference

Not every thank-you is meant for a gift card. Sometimes, a collaborator or client changes your path - and deserves to be honored in a deeper way. I painted this portrait for Geoff, a brilliant teammate and good friend, to celebrate the kind of partnership that makes hard work worth doing. Read the story behind this meaningful thank-you gift - and consider who you might honor too.

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Kris Krava Kris Krava

A Portrait of Presence: What We See Beneath the Surface

Andrea sat close. Her gaze steady, her presence quiet. In this portrait of gratitude, I painted more than a face - I witnessed a moment of shared humanity. No elaborate pose, just truth: the mix of joy, struggle, and reverence we all carry. This is part of an ongoing series honoring what’s often unspoken. A thank-you in paint. A mirror to what matters.

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Kris Krava Kris Krava

A More Human Way to Say Thank You

Some thank-yous deserve more than a gift card. Painter Made was created for those moments—when someone changed your life, showed up when it mattered, or made the impossible feel possible. Each portrait is a handmade gesture of gratitude, paired with a wax-sealed, handwritten note. If you’ve been meaning to say something meaningful, this is how to begin.

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