Who Commissions a House Portrait Drawing?
There’s something special about home. It’s not just a structure - it’s where memories are made, milestones are celebrated, and stories unfold. That’s why more and more people are contacting me to draw their home.
A custom house portrait captures more than walls and windows, it preserves emotion, history, memories and pride in a deeply personal way.
Whether it's a first home, a forever home, or one that’s part of your family legacy, a hand-drawn house portrait offers a tangible way to celebrate it. It tells a story. Every line drawn in ink represents the character, detail, and feeling that photos often miss. It's a keepsake that holds meaning, and it only becomes more valuable with time.
A personalised House Portrait Drawing is ideal for so many reasons; clients have commissioned me to do drawings for many purposes, events and gift ideas including:
- Christmas – Surprise a loved one on Christmas morning with a thoughtful gift.
- Father’s Day / Mother’s Day – A special gift for those who have ‘everything’.
- Weddings – A beautiful way to celebrate the first home a couple shares.
- Anniversaries – A lasting tribute to decades of shared memories.
- New Home Purchases – Love and thoughtful unexpected housewarming gift
- Downsizing – A way to take a lifetime of memories when you relocate.
- Retirement Gift – A loving reminder and keepsake from work colleagues.
Here is a list of why some people have contacted me from all over Queensland, and why they commissioned a hand drawn House Portrait especially for them.
Fred and Dorothy moved their old business to new premises.
This lovely couple have operated their business from a heritage listed property for over 20 years, and they were in the process of building a purpose built complex and relocating their old business to it. They both shared a lot of sentimental feelings, along with their many long term and loyal customers for the older building. As a nod of respect, they commissioned me to draw the ‘old building’, and it now hangs proudly in their new business showroom for all to see.
Dylan’s gift for his Partner’s Birthday
Dylan and Sussan have lived in North Queensland for the past 10 years in a rented Queenslander home, recently they have decided to relocate to Brisbane for employment opportunities for Dylan and to be close to their family members. Sussan was a little reluctant and sad to move from her home as she loved the character of the home and the many memories that had been made there. Dylan decided to have this beautiful property drawn so contacted me by text to commission a House Portrait Drawing to give it to Sussan for a Birthday gift just before they were to leave for Brisbane. Sussan was delighted and has framed the drawing and hangs it affectionately on their dining room wall so all the family and friends can see it.
Jackie misses her First Home
After having several very successful years Jackie and her Husband decided to upscale and purchase a new home that offered more space for their growing family. Although they really loved their modest Queensland cottage, and it had so many memories as their children were growing they felt a need to sell and buy a larger and more centrally located home that suited their changing needs better. Jackie and her family love their new home but wanted to have a memento of their first home to remember the early fun years as their family grew. Jackie contacted me to do a House Portrait Drawing to keep these treasured memories alive.
Trevor uses a House Portrait to lift business profile.
Trevor runs an accounting business which he operates from a stunning stately building that is a landmark in the region. Trevor contacted me and asked me to draw the façade of his business, he was very happy with the results and asked about my Corporate Package Deal so he could include the drawing in his business marketing program. Trevor now has a large Building Portrait hanging in his reception area for customers to see. I also provided him with a quality image that he could use to put on his business letterheads, business cards and other merchandise that he gifts to his customers. Trevor is very pleased with the results.
Jessie and Sam’s Coffee House and Tourist Business
Jessie and Sam run a small tourism business in a medium sized country town in Southern Queensland. They called me and asked me to do a commissioned drawing of their quaint ‘country cottage’ so they could feature it in their recently renovated indoor garden room at the back of their coffee house. Since falling in love with their completed drawing they worked with me further to organise a professionally photographed image of the drawing – they now sell quality print reproductions and postcards of their Coffee House to tourists in their region.
Amanda receives a beloved Housewarming Gift from her Family
Amanda has been travelling and living overseas for many years, earlier this year to her families delight she decided to move back to Toowoomba her hometown to resettle. After purchasing her very first home, a cute cottage hidden behind an established garden her family wanted to commemorate this new stage in Amanda’s life. They commissioned me to do a House Portrait Drawing of Amanda’s home so they could surprise her at her housewarming party, they felt it was the perfect way to express their love and excitement that she is now settling down and back home with them.
Looking to surprise someone with a truly meaningful gift? Or maybe you'd like a custom drawing of your own home? Just call or text me and send a photo to start the process today.
Alison Greenway Art
Specialising in House Art Commissions
Toowoomba Qld
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