CHRISTMAS PRESENT AND GIFT IDEAS
~ An Original Work of Art ~

If you are struggling to think of an original Christmas present idea and dread the thought of that last minute panic, rushing around the shops when you could be enjoying the Christmas festivities, why not buy an original work of art! It's quick, easy and totally original.


The artists featured on this page all create original artworks that are a perfect idea for Christmas presents for friends and family. Ideas range from a professional photograph of a motorsports personality, racing F1 car or Moto GP bike, classic steam trains, wonderful paintings on recovered wood - ideal of the kitchen or a child's bedroom - portraits of famous people and iconic film stars, paintings that would appeal to gardeners and even the gift of a portrait shoot with a professional fashion photographer.

No chance of Aunt Mabel buying the same thing... and no socks in sight!

Scroll down the page and click on the art that takes your fancy. You will then be able to view more works or art by the artist. Once you have found that perfect Christmas present, email the artist to get in direct contact and make your purchase. It's simplicity itself, and I wouldn't be at all surprise if Father Christmas gets some of his more inspired presents off the Internet too!

Happy Christmas shopping... for once!

Funny paintings of famous people for sale in acrylic on canvasFine artist: Funny paintings that poke fun at popular culture. The original images and portrait paintings, many in cartoon style, are acrylic on canvas paintings that re-mix the confusing and contradictory messages of the mass media. Perfect images for advertising, the witty images cover diverse subject matter from Star Wars to Laurel and Hardy, and from Queen Victoria to Noddy. Paintings for sale and commissions accepted.



Nude portrait sketch as special gift for loved one from a romantic partner.Sketch artist: draws portraits of nudes. Drawing from photographs, the artist is typically commissioned to draw a portrait for a loved one by a romantic partner. The artist works on a large canvas, from A1 up to 2 meters high, making these drawings of the naked female form particularly suited to display in public, such as cafes bars and gymnasiums.



Seascape paintings for interior design and wedding present ideasInternational artist: paints seascapes from around the world, pictures for homes, present ideas and for interior design. The artist can paint in a wide range of styles including traditional, abstract and impressionist, and in colours to suit interior design. She has travelled extensively overseas and her landscapes evoke memories of holidays, honeymoons and favourite places.



Original watercolours for saleWatercolour artist: Paints houses, pet portraits, landscapes and wildlife scenes of the countryside. Frequently commissioned to paint a school, church or sports venue for fund raising, greeting cards and commemorative gifts. Paints family pet portraits as well as rare breeds and other animals. This ex Royal Worcester Porcelain artist also offers painting holidays in Greece.



Watercolours for saleWatercolour artist: art includes landscapes, wildlife, animals, flowers and paintings of peoples houses from photographs. Lives in rural Hampshire and paints the South of England landscapes. Original art is available from stock. Also accepts commissions to produce paintings from photographs. A watercolour painting makes a truly original wedding, christening, birthday or Christmas present for someone special - including yourself!



Images for art calendars and greeting cards and original oil paintings for saleFigurative artist: uses bold colours in oil paintings that express human emotion. Educated at the Belfast Institute for Higher Education, where he studied Art and Art History, the artist has developed a unique artistic style that conveys beauty and provokes thought. A successful exhibition at New York's Agora Gallery led to the sale of oil paintings for interior design and the images are particularly suited to calendar art and cards too. These oil paintings show a respect for the Pre-Raphaelites, Picasso, Munch and Van Gogh yet are highly contemporary, urban and modern.



Vibrant biblical art portraits and landscapesPortrait artist: paints biblical scenes. Vibrant paintings that blend portraits from photographs into real-life tableau that stimulate the senses with colour, shape and design. Perfect for Baptism present ideas, special gifts and family reminders of wonderful places, people or holidays. The artist can also provide illustrations and art in digital form for publications, Messianic cards and calendars as well as massive art for public display in schools, hospitals and restaurants where the art brings solace and warmth.



Portrait paintings of famous film stars and pop icons for sale and commissionPortrait artist: Paintings of famous pop and film stars. Drawing inspiration from music and films, particularly pop artists from the 1960's like Andy Warhol, the artist exhibits in London and has featured in publications such as GQ magazine. Painting in a bold graphic style, he welcomes commissions. His altered ego also paints witty portraits and funny art to amuse and provoke thought.



Portrait painterPortrait artist: sells portrait paintings of famous people from stock and takes commissions. Able to capture the likeness and soul of a person in the way that only a painting can, the artist also undertakes private commissions to create family heirlooms. The most unique gift of all, a portrait is a very personal gift for someone special, on a retirement, or for a long serving and respected member of the community.



Original artwork inspired by garden, flowers and colourLandscape designer and fine artist: Paints original art inspired by your garden. The artist draws inspiration from your garden through a visit or photographs, and celebrates it as original artwork in oils, a drawing or mixed media, as you direct. A wonderful gift of artwork for a garden lover. This artist, who studied Fine Art at Oxford University and took a postgraduate in landscape design, also 'paints gardens with flowers' to intelligent and innovative landscape designs. Her innovation has been featured in the Guardian and the Times newspapers.



Contemporary cave paintingsMixed Media artist: paints contemporary cave paintings in acrylic on a sanded board. These fabulous large paintings step us back 30,000 years to a time when our ancestors were cave painting - Lascaux cave paintings are some of the finest in the world. These paintings bring new insight to the term 'Old Masters'.
Price guide: £300+


Child book illustrator and painter on woodChildren's book illustrator and painter: This well known author and illustrator of childrens books is also a painter who often chooses to paint on recovered wood. Her humorous view of the world brings a magical quality to the many childrens books that she has illustrated. Trained in London, her eye for the inner humour and an ability to characterise the personality of birds, animals and people make her art accessible to adults too, and very collectable. Her paintings on wood bring a three dimensional touch to interior design and living, as well as creating lasting childhood memories. The quirky sculptures and mosaics that adorn her house in France, reflect the passion of an artist, to draw out the art in everything around her.



Motorsports photography - Lewis Hamilton photographProfessional Motorsports Photography: Supplier of official F1 and Superbikes World Championship photos to Harrods and the Williams F1 team shops and galleries also sells A4 and larger prints of motorsport photos to private buyers. In business for over 15 years, this experienced professional motorsports photographer covers F1, WSB, Moto GP and World Rally Cars, getting the best action photos of the cars and bikes and the sports personalities.



Portrait photography by fashion photographerPortrait and fashion photography: Experienced professional photographer has a large stock of iconic photographs for sale that can bring creativity as corporate art to the workplace and emotion to interior design. For that portrait of a life-time that captures the character and defines the moment, it takes the eye and skill of an fashion photographer to draw out the glamour and hidden self-confidence that is within us all.



Steam train pictures and photos of steam engines for saleSteam Train photos: Steam train pictures taken by professional photographer. Classic photos for sale of iconic steam engines. St Nigel Gresley, the same Gresley Class A4 steam engine as Mallard, built by LNER pulling out of Kings Cross on a steam day. GWR 3440 City of Truro, which arguable piped LNER 4472 'The Flying Scotsman' to 100 mph. Jubilee class Leander 5690 on the East Lancashire Railway and many other superb 35mm photos available as prints for railway enthusiasts and for publication.




Number of artists: 15

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