The Paintru Journal

A painting of a house can be a powerful thing. Homes are where memories are made, relationships are forged, and celebrations occur. Our homes are more to us than just bricks and mortar: those walls have witnessed a myriad of life’s precious moments.

It is easy to see why houses and buildings have for so long enjoyed a special place in the history of art and commissioning. House portraiture brings the personal story of a home to the forefront, allowing artists and homeowners to express the often deep and emotional pull that we as humans feel towards the buildings we inhabit.

In celebration of Black History Month, Paintru looks at how art has enhanced and impacted the lives of Aaron Maybin and Malcolm Blacken. Whilst achieving renowned success as athletes, both have cultivated exciting artistic careers, contributing momentously to the rich corpus of Black History art.

Here, they share how their respective creative processes bring joy, knock-down barriers, and start conversations.

Ready to turn your photo into an incredible painting? We have a few tips for you as you decide which of your moments to have hand-painted to life.

At Paintru, we say that a picture paints a thousand words; the same must be true of a thoughtful, creative Valentine's Day gift! Whether you are looking to make a grand gesture, or to simply make your loved one smile, we have curated our top 15 gift ideas for you.

It's been a long year, with the majority of us spending more time at home than ever before. For many of us, our home has been a sanctuary, thus more emphasis on making it a space that creates comfort, creativity, and continued inspiration.

We're sharing the inside scoop on interior design trends 2021 to give you a bit of creative inspiration as you continue to make your space your own.

Paintru speaks to interior experts Hannah Leas and Sasha Allal as they share their fool-proof design hacks to freshen up your home, without needing a complete overhaul. 

Now 2020 has drawn to a close, the world takes a collective sigh as we look to the future and decide how best to heal, commemorate, and continue on. We ask two of our Paintru artists how they see the art world moving forward and to speak to the 2021 art trends we can expect in the coming year.

Art helps us connect to our inner selves and understand the world around us. It promotes creativity and exercises the brain. Creativity is the core of adaptability — our ability to acclimate to the new realities we face, most recently being the new normal the pandemic and 2020’s societal unrest has brought upon us.

There isn't anything quite like owning your own piece of fine artwork, and why artwork can be so seemingly priceless. How do you begin this journey to find an artist to create your masterpiece? Learn more about the options and how to commission artwork in our guide.

Are you looking for a little guidance on how to display your artwork at home just like the pros?

We asked expert interior designer Sophia Moore to share advice to help you build a gallery wall that's professional, yet personalized. Explore tips on how to create a vibrant mix of paintings, prints, photographs and other artwork at home.