The Gift of Original Art

|Catherine Hebert
The Gift of Original Art

This year, skip the socks. Forget the gadgets that end up in a drawer. The holidays deserve better! Original art makes a gift that lasts. It is thoughtful, it is personal, and it shows the person you chose it for that you really paid attention.

A print is not just another thing to unwrap. It finds a spot on the wall and quietly becomes part of everyday life. A card is not just opened and tossed aside. People keep them on mantles, shelves, or tucked into keepsake boxes because they mean something. These pieces stay with people long after the wrapping paper is gone.

That is why we make both fine art prints and greeting cards. Prints are produced on premium archival paper with rich inks, so the colors and textures stay true for years. We offer multiple sizes, so you can choose a smaller piece that tucks into a bookshelf space or a larger one that becomes the focal point of a room. Greeting cards are printed on heavyweight matte cardstock, left blank inside so your words take center stage.

Behind the scenes, a lot happens before these pieces reach you. Our paintings start digitally here in the studio. We paint, proof, and color check, then prepare the file carefully so no detail is lost in print. From there, we work with trusted partner studios in North America and Europe to produce and ship efficiently. That helps keep delivery times reasonable and avoids unnecessary customs delays. We wrote more about the lessons learned in what we have learned from a year of shipping art around the world.

Packing is its own process too. Prints are slipped into protective sleeves, layered with archival tissue, and rolled into sturdy tubes. We do not rely on bubble wrap or plastic fillers. The goal is always the same: protect the art, reduce waste, and make sure it arrives safely. If you want the full rundown, see how we package your art prints. Curious about materials and surface feel? We break that down in how we choose our paper.

Original art carries more meaning than generic holiday goods. A cat portrait can remind someone of a companion they loved. A still life can echo the look and feel of a family table. Even a single greeting card says, “I wanted to give you something original, something that felt like it was made for you.”

There is also the artist’s hand in every step. From the digital painting process to paper selection and careful packing, every choice is deliberate. When you give art, you are not just giving an image on paper. You are giving the time spent painting, the hours of testing and proofing, and the attention that goes into materials and shipping. That connection comes through in the final piece.

If you are shopping for someone who loves animals, start with our cat and dog portraits. If you want to browse everything at once, explore all of our fine art prints. And if you prefer to send something smaller that still feels personal, pick up a set of greeting cards.

Art is not just another holiday purchase. It is a gift that keeps its meaning!