The Best 10mins You’ll ever gift
…on Paper Anyway
If you’re hunting for a Christmas gift that’s actually personal (and not another candle that smells like regret), you’re in the right place. My 10-minute watercolour portraits are back for Christmas — and they’re the perfect mix of heart, humour, and happy tears.
This year, I’m trying something new: instead of opening and closing portrait bookings every few weeks like a caffeinated elf, I’m keeping my portrait books open all through November! So whether you’re ready now or need a little scroll-fuelled reminder later, you’ve got time to grab your slot before I run out of paint… or sanity.
What Are 10-Minute Portraits?
They’re exactly what they sound like - portraits painted in around 10 minutes. Quick, colourful, perfectly imperfect, and full of personality.
I work from your photos to capture your favourite faces (human or furry) in my loose watercolour style — all splashes, smiles, and sunshine vibes.
Choose from:
🎨 People portraits – solo, couples, families, your best mate’s weird laugh, you name it
🐾 Pet portraits – dogs, cats, chickens, lizards… if it sits still for a photo, I’ll paint it
👩🎨 People + Pets – the ultimate chaos combo
Each one’s unique, hand-painted, and guaranteed to make someone cry (in a good way).
How It Works
Pick your portrait type - People, Pets, or People + Pets
Email me with your photo(s)
I paint your mini masterpiece in about 10 minutes (depending how many peeps involved)
Your portrait is packed and posted to you or direct to the lucky recipient
You sit back feeling smug about nailing Christmas early
Every portrait is painted by me, Jo (the face behind Hello Sunshine), using actual brushes, real watercolours, and a slightly questionable playlist.
Why They’re the Best Christmas Gift Ever
Because honestly - who needs another novelty mug, mass produced plastic or MORE socks?
These handmade portraits are:
💛 Personal and one-of-a-kind
💛 Budget-friendly but properly meaningful
💛 A total win for pet lovers, partners, parents and pals
💛 Painted in the UK with a big dose of sunshine and swears (optional)
They’re the kind of gift that makes people go quiet for a sec, clutch their heart, and then message you “I’m crying, you bastard.”
That’s when you know you’ve nailed it.
Don’t Leave It Too Late
Even though my books are open all November, I can only paint so many before my hand seizes up - so once I hit capacity, that’s it for 2025.
So whether you’re buying for your mum, your mate, or your dog (no judgement), grab your spot now and make this Christmas the year of thoughtful, funny, heartfelt gifting.
Because it really is the best 10 minutes you’ll ever gift.
(On paper, anyway)
😜
