Skip the socks this year
Give a gift that actually gets framed
A custom hand-painted home portrait is the easiest “wow” of gifting.
It’ll be that gasp-then-smile moment
Held in their hands, in luminous watercolour washes, is the front door they walk through every day, the window with the best afternoon light, the garden they’ve poured their heart into. A home portrait that radiates the warmth and wonder that’s familiar to them – it’s the feeling of home that brings a knowing smile to those who call this place home.
Denison Street, Camperdown
Marrickville bungalow
It’s a gift they’ll put in a special place and tell stories about
I paint every brushstroke carefully to capture each home… and the hearts of those who live there.
That little curve of the veranda? It’ll be in there.
The leadlight in the door they step through each morning? That too.
Even the letterbox that’s seen better days.
It’s all instantly familiar — it’s the feeling of home, right there on paper.
Farmhouse, Tamworth
Signed, dated and unmistakably one-of-a-kind
No AI.
No shortcuts.
No “limited edition” mass-production here.
This is real paint, real paper, and a real artist’s hand (mine) at work. I even use the same top-shelf paper Van Gogh and Matisse used (so yeah, it’s the good stuff).
This is art that feels — not something churned out by a printer.
My calling is homes
Hi, I’m Sally.
I’m a Stanmore artist obsessed with painting the quirky, character-packed homes that make our Inner West so unmistakably ours.
I love slowing down and noticing the little details — delicate lacework hidden behind trees, decorative touches on windows, and bright red mailboxes.
My calling is homes.
I paint grand terraces, cosy cottages, and modern homes — each brimming with character in their own way. Discovering the little details that tell their stories? It’s my version of blowing bubbles and watching them drift through the sunlight.
No photo wrangling required
You don’t have to play photographer. I’ll take the photos myself, finding the best light, angles, and charm while you relax knowing the painted portrait will look just right (and even better than you imagined).
Frame it or not.
The choice is yours
Order a home portrait framed and ready to hang (and look wildly thoughtful). Or if you prefer to frame it yourself, I’ll happily point you to an IKEA frame that looks like it costs more than it does.
Zero stress.
You choose the size of the painting and whether you’d like it framed or not — that’s it. I handle everything else. From snapping the photos to handing you the finished portrait, ready to gift. It’s an easy, thoughtful, and gasp-worthy personal gift that looks like it took months to plan (but didn’t).
Why they’ll love it
- They’ll recognise their home instantly — the quirks, the warmth, the stories.
- It feels personal, not predictable.
- It becomes a keepsake — something they’ll frame, not tuck away.
- It’s the rare kind of gift that makes people cry, smile, and say, “You get me.”
The perfect gift in 4 fuss-free steps
- Get in touch using the button below.
- We’ll have a 15 min phone call to talk about the gift portrait.
- Choose the size and framed/unframed.
- Make payment.
Then I get painting and deliver the portrait, ready to gift wrap, 2 – 3 weeks later.
Pricing
Mini (A5) $150
Small in size, big in heart. Perfect for their desk.
Artwork painted on high-quality Archer’s coldpressed Grano Fino A5-sized paper (210 x 115 mm)
Classic (A4) $190 – most popular
The most popular choice. A perfect balance of detail and presence.
Artwork painted on high-quality Archer’s coldpressed Grano Fino A4-sized paper (297 x 210 mm).
Statement (A3) $280
Designed to make an impression.
Artwork painted on high-quality Archer’s coldpressed Grano Fino A3-sized paper (297 by 420 mm).
Money back guarantee
I know ordering custom artwork is tricky so good news for you is I offer a money back guarantee. If you don’t love it, let me know upon delivery I’ll refund you. No hoops. No guilt trips.
Final note from me
Every portrait I paint is made with patience, love, and respect for the stories inside those walls. When they unwrap it, you’ll see what I mean — that quiet pause, that hand over the heart. That’s the moment I paint for. And you gift for.
– Sally Ingram.