The Paintry Journal

With the amount of time we spend at home, it should be a sanctuary. The decor and comfort of your home truly makes a HUGE difference in it's energy and feel! We know it's a little daunting to figure out exactly what to do with it, and it's a bit easy to get stuck in a rut.

Karl Lagerfeld once said, “What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” It’s no secret that this is where the pull of Instagram lies.

Whether you are an avid photo poster or not, the attraction of curating images of your best moments is obvious. Studies of the most popular hashtags show that Travel is a stalwart topic: #travel, #travelgram, #instatravel, #wanderlust consistently hit the top of user lists, out-shined only by Design and Food, and outperforming Fitness and Inspiration.

Updated 2021 – Top off your hot cocoa and get cozy, art fanatics, or friends of one–it’s time to talk artist gifting. The Paintru team put together a list of 18 of the best, creative gift ideas for artists this holiday season. 

You have an idea in mind, a blank wall posed and waiting for its feature piece of custom artwork, but a little unsure of how to bring your artistic vision to life. Let's talk about different types of painting styles to spark inspiration and kickstart your custom painting masterpiece.

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

We asked expert interior designer Sophie 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.

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.

What makes the best wedding gift? A gift that is meaningful, special, and something your giftee will cherish during their years together. Taking these into consideration, we have to say that Paintru custom artwork is the perfect wedding gift for any couple.

With so many choices to make, which type of artwork will be the perfect gift for the lucky couple(s) on your list? We've created a guide to help you find the perfect wedding gift idea with 9 types of wedding artwork for near every couple celebrating union.

Pay tribute to loved ones with a custom memorial portrait painting. Learn more about how Paintru artists can create an incredible memorial painting for you

Pet portrait paintings have become increasingly popular for obvious reasons. Pets are often considered our best friends and even family members who love us unconditionally, thus deserving to be turned into a work of art.

As we look through the history of art, it’s quite impossible to ignore the prevalence of our four-legged friends.

Ah, art. What a beautiful and romantic world. It seems love and art are undeniably intertwined–great works being inspired by famed and ordinary loves across centuries, and art being a way to court and impress admirers and invoke feelings of love and belonging.