Creative Ways to Use a Shop Portrait Across Your Brand

Looking for a unique way to bring more personality into your branding? A custom portrait of your storefront isn’t just a pretty picture—it’s a powerful tool that helps you stand out, tell your story, and connect with your customers on a deeper level.

Whether you run a café, boutique, bar, or bookstore, your shop portrait can be used in clever, creative ways that go far beyond your walls. From menus to loyalty cards, packaging to Instagram—it’s the kind of artwork that keeps working for you.

Here are a few of our favorite ideas to get the most out of your artwork:

1. Add it to your menus

Whether you’re printing physical menus or sharing them online, a hand-drawn portrait of your shop front instantly adds warmth and personality. It’s a great way to visually anchor your brand—especially if your building has character.

2. Turn it into a loyalty card

Want a loyalty card people don’t throw away? Use your shop portrait as the background or focal point. It adds charm and a touch of storytelling—perfect for cafés, salons, bookstores, and more.

3. Use it on your packaging

Custom coffee cups, tissue wrap, paper bags, or stickers? Your portrait makes every takeaway feel personal and intentional—just like your service.

4. Sprinkle it across social media

Use it in your profile picture, add it to your story highlights, or make it part of your pinned posts. It creates a visual connection that helps new followers recognize and remember you.

5. Make it your website hero

Welcome visitors with something that actually looks like your business—not just a stock image. A shop portrait is both welcoming and memorable, and makes your brand feel instantly more human.

In short: your portrait isn’t just art - it’s branding magic.

It captures your vibe, your values, and your story—all in one image. So go ahead and let it work for you.

Want a custom portrait of your store that you can use across your whole brand? Get in touch here—I’d love to draw it for you!