Turn Family Photos Into Art Instantly
Family portraits are a timeless way to capture the people who matter most. Turning those photos into artwork adds another layer of meaning, transforming everyday images into pieces that feel personal, expressive, and worthy of display.
With BeFunky’s AI powered photo to art effects, you can turn family portraits into paintings, sketches, and more in seconds. And when paired with Family Portrait Smart Templates in the Graphic Designer, those artistic effects are instantly placed into layouts that are sized and styled for profressional-quality prints.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an artistic family portrait, followed by inspiration for different artistic portrait styles you can explore.
How to Create an Artistic Family Portrait
Before you begin, choose a clear, high quality family photo. Group portraits work best when faces are evenly lit and in focus, whether the photo was taken professionally or captured during a casual moment at home.
Step 1: Choose a Template
Open the Graphic Designer and browse the Smart Family Portrait templates. These layouts are designed specifically for showcasing multiple people, with balanced compositions that work beautifully as wall art.
These Smart Templates apply styling and AI-assisted photo effects to turn your image into your favorite art styles automatically. They are ideal if you want a finished, artistic look with minimal effort. Once you find a design you like, click Use This Template to open it on the canvas. For this example, we're using a template that applies a watercolor effect.
Step 2: Add Your Family Photo
Replace the placeholder image by dragging your family photo onto the canvas or adding it from the Image Manager. When using Smart Templates, built in photo to art effects are applied instantly, transforming your portrait into an artistic style without any extra steps.
Click on your image to make any adjustments from the Image Properties menu. You can even open it in the Photo Editor for quick edits and then head back to the Designer without needing to open a new tab!
Step 3: Customize It
Once your photo is in place, you can make light adjustments to personalize the design. Update text if included, change the background color, or add some fun graphics to complement the artistic effect.
Because the photo to art styling is already handled by the template, small changes usually go a long way. This keeps the focus on the portrait itself while still allowing room for creative expression.
Step 4: Save and Share
When your design feels complete, click Save at the top of the canvas.
Choose a JPG or PNG file if you want a digital copy of your artwork, or a PDF for at-home printing.
To turn your portrait into wall art without leaving BeFunky, select Print Products and follow the prompts to order a professional canvas print through Zazzle. Your family photo art will be printed on high-quality materials and shipped directly to your door – ready to hang.
Artistic Family Portraits in Just a Few Clicks
Photo to art effects make it easy to transform meaningful family photos into artwork. And with the AI-powered styling of Smart Templates, portraits feel cohesive, expressive, and ready for display in seconds.
More Photo to Art Styles for Family Portraits
Once you have created your first artistic family portrait, there are many creative directions you can explore using different photo to art styles.
Pop Art Family Portraits
Pop art effects turn family portraits into bold, high energy artwork with graphic color and contrast. This style is perfect if you want a modern gallery wall, a fun playroom print that features your child, or a statement canvas to introduce a contemporary vibe to any room.
Oil Painting Family Portraits
Oil painting effects add rich texture and depth, creating a classic, sophisticated look. This style works especially well for formal family portraits and looks stunning when printed on real canvas.
Comic Book Family Portraits
Comic effects transform portraits into panel-inspired artwork with stylized shading and high contrast details. For a retro look, try Vintage Comic GFX to apply retro color palettes and dramatic linework to your portrait.
Turn Family Photos Into Art Worth Hanging
With BeFunky, creating artistic family portraits is fast and accessible – no design experience required. Choose a photo you love, explore artistic layouts, and turn your family moments into art you will enjoy every day. Try our Family Portrait Smart Templates – coupled with super realistic photo to art effects – to create a beautiful work of art today!
