A Unique Anniversary Keepsake Gift Celebrating Ukrainian Heritage: Custom Family Tree Painting

Looking for a deeply sentimental anniversary gift that celebrates your parents’ Ukrainian heritage and family story? A Personalized Family Tree Painting is a hand-painted treasure that captures their unique journey and highlights it with vibrant, heartfelt details. My passion is crafting custom artwork that reflects your family heritage, transforming it into a meaningful keepsake.

I painted this family tree for my own parents’ wedding anniversary after my dad was hinting for over a decade that I should do one for him and my mom. I made this artwork reflect our Ukrainian heritage with a playful, personal twist, and you can do the same for your loved ones.

Inspired by Grant Wood’s American Gothic, I reimagined my parents as the iconic pair from Wood’s famous painting, but with Ukrainian flair. My father wears a traditional Ukrainian shirt beneath classic overalls, wielding a pitchfork adorned with pickles and pierogi—staples of Ukrainian cuisine. My mother, a skilled tailor, holds a spool of thread, her brooch featuring Ukraine’s trident symbol instead of the original design. Their family home replaces the painting’s house, set against a golden field of sunflowers, a beloved Ukrainian emblem. Black-and-white framed photos of their parents flank them, while our pets, past and present, add warmth: departed ones rest in the sky, and living ones perch on branches alongside me and my son.

If you would like to order a Ukrainian heritage family tree for your family, I will ensure that every detail in your painting will be tailored to your parents’ story, from their cultural heritage to cherished memories. Choose a backdrop like their hometown or a meaningful place, and include symbols of their hobbies, professions, and beloved family pets. Explore various family tree styles to bring your vision to life—view inspiring examples in my portfolio and contact me to customize your design.