Three hand-painted animal oil paintings, a Highland cow, a galloping horse and two giraffes, above an oak sideboard in a sunlit lounge
Animal art · Hand-painted oil on canvas

Animals painted with real brushwork

Two hundred-odd animal subjects in oil: Highland cattle and dairy cows, horses at full gallop, giraffes, elephants, stags, dogs and big cats, from loose palette-knife work to close, patient portraits. Each one is hand-painted to order by a university-trained artist in the size and finish you choose, with free delivery Australia-wide. Allow 21 to 28 days, because your painting is started after you order.

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  • Free delivery Australia-wide, 21 to 28 days
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Every print is made to order. Stretched ready to hang, or with a floating frame. 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Why animal art

Animal paintings succeed or fail on the eyes and the empty space around them

Get the scale and the gaze direction right and almost any animal subject works; get them wrong and nothing else saves it.

Most people buy an animal painting too small. A cow or a horse shrunk into a 60cm canvas turns into an ornament, and the brushwork that makes an oil painting worth having disappears at that size. Hand-painted work rewards distance: step back two metres from a large canvas and loose strokes resolve into a wet nose or a mane. Buy the size that lets the paint do that.

Hang animals so the gaze points into the room, not off the edge of the wall, and leave breathing room on the side the animal is facing. Above a sofa, aim for roughly two-thirds the width of the furniture, centre about 145cm off the floor. Animal subjects usually carry one or two dominant colours, so pick up an existing tone in your rug or cushions. Avoid a busy gallery wall; one large animal beats five small ones.

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How your painting is made

  1. Choose the size and finishSeven standard sizes from 60 × 50cm to 200 × 135cm. Stretched ready to hang, rolled, or one of our frames. The size guide on every painting shows it to scale.
  2. Painted to order, by handA university-trained artist paints your piece in oils on canvas, working from the original. Two to three weeks at the easel, then drying time.
  3. Stretched, framed, checkedGallery-wrapped or framed in our workshop, then photographed and checked before it leaves.
  4. Delivered free, Australia-wideMade to order in 21 to 28 days, then tracked to your door. Thirty-day money-back guarantee if it isn't what you hoped.

Questions people ask

Is this a print or a real painting?

A real painting. Every piece is hand-painted in oils on canvas by a professional artist. Nothing here is printed, and nothing is a print with paint dabbed on top.

How close is it to the original?

Very. Our artists work from high-resolution references of the original and match composition, colour and brushwork. Because it is painted by hand, no two are identical, which is rather the point.

What sizes can I order?

Seven standard sizes, from 60 × 50cm up to 200 × 135cm, and custom sizes on request. Open the size guide on any painting to see each size to scale next to a sofa.

Framed or unframed?

Your choice at checkout: stretched and ready to hang, rolled in a tube, or framed in floating, classic or ornate frames. A floating frame adds a few centimetres each side; an ornate frame adds roughly 8 to 12cm.

How long does it take?

21 to 28 days, because it is painted to order. Delivery is free and tracked anywhere in Australia.

What if I don't love it?

Thirty-day money-back guarantee. Tell us within thirty days of delivery and we will make it right or refund you.

Animal paintings and canvas wall art at Direct Art Australia

Animal Paintings & Canvas Wall Art

From the majesty of a lion to the loyalty of a dog and the grace of a galloping horse, our animal paintings bring the character of the animal kingdom to your walls. Explore hundreds of hand-finished animal canvas artworks below — or read more about why Australians choose Direct Art for animal wall art.

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Animal art is one of the most loved subjects in interior decorating — a single striking creature can anchor a living room, while a soft watercolour bird or a child's favourite animal can warm a bedroom or nursery. Our range spans realistic wildlife, bold pop-art creatures, calming nature studies and playful illustrations, so there is something for every room and every style.

Why buy animal wall art from Direct Art Australia?

  • Museum-quality animal canvas art printed with Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Printers and Epson Ultra Chrome K3 Ink
  • Printed on premium Poly Cotton 260gsm canvas
  • Gallery-wrapped and ready to hang on a 3cm kiln-dried timber frame
  • Protected with a special coating that guards against UV fading and dust
  • Built to last 20+ years with proper care
  • FREE delivery Australia-wide — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and every regional town

Browse the full collection of animal paintings and canvas prints below and order today to bring the beauty of the animal kingdom into your home.