Recently the popularity of whimsical artwork has been on the rise, specifically those based on animals and angels. Giving artwork as a gift seems to be quite fashionable these days as well, although matching the right painting with the person can be challenging.

Selecting paintings based on ones career choice may be a way to go. For instance a veterinarian may appreciate an angel painting that includes cats or dogs.

You may also wish to consider what the receiver is most passionate about when selecting artwork as a gift. Perhaps you have an acquaintance who is has a passion for protecting wildlife, in that case you may want to consider a painting of the angel of wolves.

Fond memories can also be something to think about when selecting the perfect painting to gift. Perhaps your friend lived on a farm in their youth and had a special connection to the horses–selecting a painting containing horses and angels may be the best route to take.

Find out if the receiver of your gift painting likes to collect anything. A person who collects any and all things of the sea may enjoy a whimsical painting of angels with fish (angel fish).

You may also want to bear in mind a persons hobbies when trying to select the perfect painting. A boy who loves anything amphibious may enjoy a painting depicting the angel of toads and frogs.

One last thing to consider when selecting fun and fanciful angel artwork would be the religious background of the person you will be giving the gift to. The last thing you want to happen when giving a gift is to cause offense.

When you see how the perfect piece of artwork can light up someones life, you will find that all the angst of making the selection will fade and make the difficult task well worth it.