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Gifts guides
Meaningful art gifts for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day and Father's Day, with honest order-by dates.
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GiftsMilestone Birthday Gift Ideas: 50th, 60th and 70thPersonal gift ideas for a 50th, 60th or 70th birthday in Australia: hand-painted portraits from a photo, the family home or a place that matters, a loved masterpiece, and how far ahead...
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GiftsOil Painting from a Photo: Which Photos Work BestHow to pick a photo that turns into a good hand-painted oil portrait: what to check for light, focus and angle, the photos that cause trouble, which style and size to choose,...
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GiftsChristmas Gift Ideas for Him: Portraits and Art He'll KeepChristmas gift ideas for dad, your husband or partner, your brother and your grandfather: a hand-painted portrait of his dog or family, an Australian classic for his study, and a gift card...
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GiftsChristmas Gift Ideas for Her: Personal Gifts She'll TreasurePersonalised Christmas gift ideas for mum, your wife or partner, your sister and your grandmother: hand-painted portraits of family and pets, much-loved masterpieces, and a gift card for late shoppers, with order-by...
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GiftsChristmas Art Gift Guide: What to Order, and When to Order ItWhen to order art for Christmas in Australia: our recommended order-by dates for custom portraits, hand-painted paintings, canvas prints and gift cards, and how to give a painting that hasn't arrived yet.
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