I have been asked many times to come up with good ideas for fundraising events and charity auctions over the years.
My answer has not changed over the years.
The best way is to auction or sell tickets or a product which is unique and generally unobtainable.  It’s simple, really. When people are buying tickets or bidding on an charity auction it is a good opportunity to bid for something they would normally NEVER buy in everyday life.
I remember once my father came home from a school auction with about 5continue reading »
Portrait painting in Australia has become affordable and easy to everyone! At last you can take your favourite photo or image and have it painted on canvas by professional portrait artists.
This process used to be very expensive but things have changed and your photos can be transformed into amazing oil painting portraits and paintings at prices which are competitive with a canvas photo print.
If you need some affordable interior decorating ideas that will amaze you visit Direct Art Australia’s MASSIVE ONLINE GALLERY where you will find canvas art, which is ready to hang in hundreds of designs and patterns. Interior art in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Australia wide has never been so abundant and easy to purchase.
If you are really looking for something unique and stylish then visit the Famous Reproduction Gallery where you will find AMAZING hand painted classic oil paintings on canvas. All paintings are delivered Australia wide.
Interior decorators have long known the secret to successful art is the artists who paint them. These paintings are all hand painted. They radiate a powerful energy into any room. continue reading »
If you are looking for a portrait artist in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or any other town…Australia wide then we have a fantastic solution for you.
At Direct Art Australia, we can organise you professional portrait artists to paint your favourite picture or portrait without leaving your home! The process is simple and surprisingly affordable. Send us your photos which you would like painted. We will give you a quote on different sizes. The turnaround time is approximately only 2 weeks.
If you would like to proceed we only need a 20% deposit to start. That’s right. We are Australia’s leading and original portrait from photo company and we are confident of our artists ability. They are amazing!
I’ve had many people ask me if they can join two photos together on canvas – a blend.
Yes, this is a great idea and can easily be achieved with a little help – from you!
The artists can paint all photos on canvas; these highly trained experts can paint anything. The question which must be answered is what type of background do you want in the painting? If you are from Melbourne you could be pictured in front of the Yarra River or MCG, Sydney photos to canvas could include the Sydney Habour Bridge or the Opera house. The beautiful Brisbane river could feature on Brisbane photos to canvas…these are only the broad choices.
This video features some of the most famous women in art…all have been painted and blended in this masterful video..
At Direct Art Australia we can commission our artists to paint any of these famous women for you to have, as an oil painting on canvas, for your home or office. Featured are the top 10 women in art…from the Mona Lisa to Renoir Female impressionism. Any of the paintings can be reproduced as oil paintings on canvas. If you would like to have your face transformed onto canvas into any of the famous paintings – this is easily done; and it looks incredible!
I remember this lady who emailed me from an Australian Navy vessel stationed in the Gulf; she wanted to get her husband a unique gift which symbolised their commitment to each other in picture form. (They had been married for a long time – a fifteenth wedding anniversary – I thought about it for a while and said to her…
“Sheryl listen, I really don’t know you well enough to be suggesting gifts like that for you and your husband…I don’t know what to say.”
Anyway, that’s the last I thought I’ve ever hear from Sheryl in the Gulf.
I admit sometimes I’m not the best sales person and should really just make up something! Why not? Because I really want our clients to think of something special. I know these amazing oil portraits will be with people for a long time….so I really make a point to the client to think of their own unique idea…Suddenly the phone rang – I could not believe who was on the other end…AND… IT WAS NOT SHERYL!!..
If you have been watching the Rolf Harris series, “Star Portraits” (Fantastic show on the ABC), you will have noticed how many different types of portrait artists there are. From impressionists to realism – the range is broad and the artists’ style varies abundantly. The one thing the artists do have in common is a passion and unique way of self – expression, an almost manic disposition to reveal themselves through the canvas.
I’m not sure if an Australian version is on the agenda, but maybe it should be…
Some candidates (and the type of portrait) could include:
Kevin Rudd – a black and white portrait – monochrome. continue reading »
Get noticed with a present which blows the mind of the young adult…let’s face it, these 21st’s are fun with lots of drinking, dancing and celebrating…stand out from the crowd with this amazing gift idea…
Portraits and Paintings from your photos – ANYTHING IN ANY COMBINATION CAN BE PAINTED. Use your imagination..maybe the birthday boy or birthday girl is into sport…well you can have them painted taking a big mark or kicking a goal, rowing in the river, playing tennis at the Australian open…anything. Or you may have a favourite photo which would look fantastic.
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A finished portrait 100% hand painted
21st gift ideas should be surprising and fun…like any 21 year old!
Get a group together and have them painted…all you need is some photos..
For another idea simply get 21 of anything. See the site for other great 21st gift ideas for your son or daughter.
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