One-of-a-Kind Art, Made Just for You

Looking for the perfect gift? Forget the generic. Give something personal, thoughtful, and unforgettable—a custom watercolor for just $29, tax and shipping included.

Whether it’s a favorite memory, an inside joke, or a heartfelt "thank you," we turn your ideas into a hand-painted keepsake—in just a few clicks.

🖌 Unique. Affordable. Made-to-Order.

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Watercolor of a small dog wearing a crown, riding a pink tricycle with pink streamers on the handles.

The Perfect Gift—Without the Guesswork

Tired of wasting hours searching for a meaningful gift? We've been there.

 

Instead of another forgettable item, give something they’ll actually cherish. A custom watercolor is personal, one-of-a-kind, and shows you truly care. Just $29, shipped.

✨ Give art. Give joy. Order today.

How It Works

Step 1

Tell Us What to Paint!

Give us a brief description. You can submit up to two reference photos. The more detail you give, the better our artists will be able to capture what’s in your imagination. The more leeway you give them, though, the more fun the result might be!

Note: BadWatercolor.com is an inclusive space. We will not paint hateful, bigoted, violent, or otherwise disturbing imagery.

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Place The Order

We’re committed to providing a secure and seamless shopping experience. That’s why we’ve partnered with Stripe, a trusted global leader in online payments, to handle all transactions. Stripe uses advanced encryption and strict security protocols to keep your payment information safe, offering you peace of mind with each purchase. Whether you’re paying with a credit card or through other payment methods, Stripe’s technology ensures your personal data stays private and secure. Your trust is our priority, and with Stripe, you can shop with confidence.

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Plan The Surprise

Tell us who to send your painting to! We can send it to you, or directly to whomever you want. Our paintings come in nondescript photo mailers via the USPS. Currently, we can only ship to US, UK, and Canadian addresses. Please post your art on social media with the hashtag #badwatercolor!

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Your one-of-a-kind watercolor is just a few clicks away...

Custom Watercolor Painting

$ 29
  • 5" x 7" on watercolor paper
  • ready to frame
  • +$1 to add a handwritten message
  • taxes and shipping included
  • 2-3 weeks from order to delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions

No - so please be specific in your description and with your photos! We want you to get exactly what you’re hoping for - help us by really describing what you’d like.

Unfortunately, no. Because of the logistics challenges of receiving orders, painting and shipping pieces, and paying artists, we simply can’t offer refunds at this time. We think you’ll love what you get - if you don’t, please reach out to [email protected].

Please upload photos that are clear, well-lit, and demonstrate unambiguously what you’d like us to paint. DO NOT upload any violent, bigoted, or hateful images. Additionally, please do not upload any images with nudity. We have a sense of humor, and some of our artists are happy to paint more spicy images (within reason), but use the description box. Bad Watercolor admin and artists reserve the final right of refusal on all requests for paintings. If our artists refuse to paint your painting, we’ll refund your money.

5” x 7”. We’re hoping to offer different sizes in the future.

Not currently - we’re hoping to offer that in the future.

Originally, badwatercolor.com started out as one person, selling their funny - but very mediocre -art. 

With time, the concept of made-to-order watercolors caught on, and better artists came on board. 

The "bad" name has stuck, but don't let that fool you - the art is fantastic!

Absolutely! Any order of three or more qualifies as a bulk order.

Please email [email protected] and describe what you'd like.

Each order is different, so pricing varies, but we can cut you a great deal!

This option is perfect for invitations, thank-you cards, save-the-dates, or just saying I love you in bulk!

Yes! Thank you for your service. This is a veteran-owned small business, and several of our artists are veterans, military spouses, and teachers.

Please use code SERVICE2025 for 15% off orders for veterans and first responders. 

For teachers, please use code HallPass for 15% off as well!

For every order with one of those codes, we will donate $1 to a charity supporting veterans or teachers. 

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