Closeup Examples
Real paint. Real brushstrokes. Really painted by hand.
Get close to any of our paintings and you’ll find what a print can never give you — texture, depth and brushwork. Here’s the proof, stage by stage.
A pet portrait, in five stages
Every whisker built up in layers of oil — this is why a hand-painted portrait has a life no print can match. Commission one of your own pet →
A wedding portrait, in four stages
Painted from a single wedding photo — the kind of anniversary gift that stops the room. See anniversary gift ideas →
A Rubens masterpiece, in progress
Raising of the Cross, reproduced true to Rubens’ own technique. Browse the famous masterpieces →
Painted in a real studio, by real artists
Every painting moves through clear stages — from the first sketch to the final inspection. When the finishing touches are done, we photograph your painting and email you the images for approval.
Want something adjusted? Changes are made at no extra cost, re-photographed, and sent back to you. Nothing ships until you’ve seen your painting and said yes.
And here’s one being painted
Brush, oils, easel — no shortcuts. High-quality oil paints on durable artist canvas give every piece the texture and depth you can only get from real paint.
It’s also why every painting is subtly unique: a human hand made it, one brushstroke at a time.
You see it before anyone else
Every painting is photographed and sent to you for approval before it ships — with free adjustments until you’re completely happy. That’s the confidence of buying hand-painted from Direct Art Australia.
Browse hand-painted artQuestions about our paintings
How do I know it’s really hand-painted?
Look closely — real brushstrokes, layered texture and slight artist’s variations are impossible to fake with a printer. You’ll also receive photos of your actual painting before it ships, straight from the easel.
Can I request changes to my painting?
Yes — after you receive your approval photos, any adjustments are made free of charge, re-photographed and sent back to you. We only ship once you give your formal approval.
What materials do you use?
High-quality oil paints on durable artist canvas, painted by professional artists — built to keep their colour and texture for generations.