In short
Revelo turns your photo into a portrait made of letters and hides your notes among those letters. You print the file and paint the marked squares. The table below puts Revelo side by side with the three options it's most often compared with.
Comparison table
| Revelo | Word art / typography portrait | Paint-by-numbers kit | Printed photo canvas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | Digital files + a private gift page | Usually a digital file or a print | Physical kit (canvas, paints, brushes) | Physical print or canvas |
| Notes | Hidden among the letters, invisible from afar | Words are visible, decorative | None | None, or visible text |
| Notes from many people | One link, no accounts | Usually by messaging the seller | None | None |
| Who paints? | You; only the marked squares, with a black felt-tip pen | No painting | You; numbered areas, many colors | No painting |
| Delivery | Right after payment | Varies | Shipping time | Production and shipping time |
| Printing | By you (A1 recommended) | Varies | Included in the kit | By the seller |
| Preview before paying | Painted version and wall view in the editor | Varies | Image proof | Proof |
Who Revelo is for
- People who want words inside their gift.
- Anyone organizing a group gift: a class, a family, a group of friends.
- People who want to paint it together; the painting becomes part of the gift.
- Last-minute shoppers: the files are in your account right after payment.
Design a portrait with your notes
Who it isn't for
- Anyone who wants a finished, framed piece delivered: we don't print or ship at the moment.
- People with no time to paint: a large piece takes a few sessions.
- Anyone expecting color: Revelo portraits are black and white.
The bottom line
For a visible design, a classic word art portrait fits; for a colorful painting activity, paint by numbers; for a ready-made piece, a printed canvas. If you want a gift with hidden words inside, made together and painted together, that's what Revelo was built for.
Frequently asked questions
Is Revelo a paint-by-numbers kit?
No. In paint by numbers, each area is painted in a numbered color. In Revelo, only the marked squares on a canvas of letters are painted black; that's how the portrait appears, while the notes stay hidden among the letters.
How is it different from a word art portrait?
In a classic word art portrait the words are visible and decorative. In Revelo the notes run on among the letters, invisible from a distance and readable only up close. Notes can also be collected from many people with one link.
I want a ready-made printed piece. Is Revelo right for me?
Not at the moment. Revelo is delivered digitally; you print and paint it yourself. If you want a finished piece delivered to your door, a printed canvas is the better fit.