Archive for January, 2008
January 8th, 2008 -- Posted in Horses and Equine Art |
Custom horse portraits are one of our art products which have recently been introduced. We paint all types of horses from thoroughbreds racing in the Melbourne Cup to the family pony grazing in the back yard.
Melissa, a bloodstock agent at Randwick, in Sydney, wanted a photo turned into a painting as a christmas gift for her partner who is also a huge racing fan.
She sent us this photo of a famous race finish at Rosehill Racecourse from a few years ago… continue reading »
January 2nd, 2008 -- Posted in Gift Certificates |
If you are thinking of a unique gift idea for a friend or family member consider a Direct Art Australia gift certificate. We can send the certificate to you or email a digital one, with any message, to your preferred address.
The gift certificate can be for any amount…maybe it’s your husband’s or wife’s birthday, a mother or fathers.. continue reading »
January 2nd, 2008 -- Posted in Anniversary Gift Ideas |
If you are looking for a unique first wedding anniversary gift idea or 50th wedding anniversary present then we have a suggestion. Over the past year we received more commissions from people who wanted their favourite wedding photo or image painted into a wedding portrait. The request usually came from the husband or wife; and also from the children (gift for mum and dad). See our latest examples…
The process is simple; simply send us a photograph of the image you would like painted and we will reply with a quote and suggestions. For example, some photos are looking old and faded. The artists will paint the portrait with brilliant colour and contrast…so the painting will generate a powerful energy which radiates from the portrait. Sometimes the background is plain or just plain wrong! We send the photo to our graphics department and they will suggest a background. The team will adjust the photo and digitally insert an appropriate background for you to see. We will send the image to you via email for your inspection. When you are 100% happy with the image we will instruct our professional portrait artists to start the commission. continue reading »
January 1st, 2008 -- Posted in Houses / Landscapes |
This photo was sent to us by Rebecca in Perth. Her Mother just bought a house in France and this was a gift to her (to be presented New Year’s Eve) to put up in the house when she arrived.
House and landscape portraits make wonderful gift ideas and just look how accurate our house painting artists get to the original photo…
The first image is the original photo Rebecca sent us…
Then, after around 7 days we sent the finished house portrait to Rebecca to inspect via an image attachment in an email….she loved it…see it below…
View more examples of landscape, seascape and house portaits… continue reading »
January 1st, 2008 -- Posted in Couple Portraits |
It’s always an honour for us to receive photographs from people who have had their portraits painted. We appreciate it and especially like this portrait because it is a perfect example of how a finished painting should look. Thanks, Jekaterina! Let’s see how we painted your photo to canvas!
Choosing gifts for couples can be complicated; pleasing both people is… continue reading »
January 1st, 2008 -- Posted in Famous Reproduction Art |
The photo below comes from Sarah, a lady who wanted a hand painted Renoir art reproduction for her home.
Sarah provided us with the exact size she wanted and we custom painted this magnificent Renoir. The painting has been stretched over an inner frame (gallery wrap).
At Direct Art Australia we have a huge online gallery with many famous artists to choose from. Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and more. If you can’t see your favourite artist we will find them and send you a quote.
January 1st, 2008 -- Posted in Pet Portraits |
Below is a good example of a pet portrait; send us your favourite pet photo and we will commission one of out expert pet painters to transform the image, brushstroke by brushstroke, onto canvas.
Here is a photo of Annie, which was sent to us by a client in Newcastle, New South Wales…
Below is the finished pet portrait of Annie….
Next we have an example of a pet photo which has been improved through its transformation into an oil painting… continue reading »
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