Personalized Housewarming Gifts

The most personal housewarming gift is the house itself. I-Catcher turns a photo, a listing link or just the address of their new home into a hand-drawn watercolor portrait. You approve a pencil sketch in 2–3 business days. Digital portraits start at $95 and ready-to-frame art prints at $129. Why...

The most personal housewarming gift is the house itself. I-Catcher turns a photo, a listing link or just the address of their new home into a hand-drawn watercolor portrait. You approve a pencil sketch in 2–3 business days. Digital portraits start at $95 and ready-to-frame art prints at $129.

Why is a house portrait a good personalized housewarming gift?

It shows the home they actually worked to buy, from the front porch to the trees in the yard, so it can't be mistaken for a generic gift. It is art they choose how to frame and hang, not another object to find room for.

You can make it even more personal: add the family's pets or people for $20 each, and add names, the street address or an "Est." year for free.

How much does a custom house portrait cost?

Format Price Good to know
Digital file $95 High resolution; print it at any size up to 16×20″ or send it by email
8×10″ art print $129 Matte print, shipped unframed, free US shipping
11×14″ art print $149 Matte print, shipped unframed, free US shipping
16×20″ art print $179 Matte print, shipped unframed, free US shipping
Each pet or person +$20 Drawn into the scene; the order form covers up to three
Names, address or "Est." year Free Lettered on the art

You pay $35 when you order and the rest after you approve the watercolor proof, before anything is printed. See every option on the custom watercolor house portrait page.

How do I order a house portrait as a surprise?

  1. Send a photo, a real estate listing link or just the address. You don't need anything from the new owners.
  2. Approve the hand-drawn pencil sketch in 2–3 business days. Sketch revisions are unlimited.
  3. See the watercolor proof 2–3 business days later, with any names or dates on the art.
  4. Download the high-resolution file, or have the print shipped free anywhere in the US. Printing takes 5–10 business days, then shipping 2–9 days.

Which homes make the best housewarming portraits?

  • A first home, drawn the way it looked on moving day.
  • A family home that was just sold, so the memories move with them.
  • A lake house, cabin or beach house the whole family shares.
  • A childhood home, as a gift for parents or grandparents.

Housewarming gift FAQ

Do I need a good photo of the house?

No. A listing photo, a phone photo or just the address is enough, and you approve the sketch before the watercolor stage begins.

Is the portrait made with AI?

No. Every portrait is drawn by hand in Photoshop with a digital pen and watercolor brushes by Zain Ul Abideen, I-Catcher's illustrator, who has been drawing homes and venues since 2021. Progress screenshots or the layered file are available on request.

Does the print come framed?

No. Prints ship unframed in standard US sizes (8×10″, 11×14″ and 16×20″), so they fit an off-the-shelf frame.

Can I add the family dog?

Yes. Pets and people are $20 each, and the order form covers up to three.

How long does it take?

The sketch arrives in 2–3 business days and the watercolor proof 2–3 business days after you approve it. Prints add 5–10 business days of printing and 2–9 days of shipping. Rush service (+30%) is available.

Start a custom house portrait, see finished homes in the gallery, or, if you're a real estate agent, read the realtor closing gifts guide.