The Art of Home – Why Custom House Portraits Make the Perfect Keepsake
9 April 2025
There’s something incredibly special about the home. It’s where our stories unfold—first steps, family gatherings, garden blooms, and quiet coffee mornings on the verandah. Every home has a soul worth celebrating. That’s where custom house portraits come in.
What Is a Custom House Portrait?
A custom house portrait is a hand-illustrated artwork of your home (or a loved one's). It’s a timeless way to honour a place filled with memories. Whether it’s a traditional heritage home, a modern townhouse, or the family home you grew up in, capturing it through illustration turns it into a cherished piece of art.
Why Commission a House Portrait?
Sentimental Value: A portrait of your first home, your grandparents' house, or the family home can evoke powerful emotions. These artworks tell a story that's deeply personal.
Unique Gift Idea: Custom house portraits make unique gifts for weddings, anniversaries or housewarmings. They're thoughtful, one-of-a-kind, and meaningful.
Celebration of Milestones: Buying a home is a big deal! Mark the occasion with a bespoke illustration to remember the start of your new chapter.
Preserving Family History: As homes change or are sold, a portrait can preserve a moment in time, keeping those memories alive for generations.
The Process at Quokkas Corner
Every portrait starts with love and attention to detail. You send us a photo (or a few), or simply provide the address so we can stalk on google maps, and we bring it to life with ink and traditional watercolour on a quality cotton paper. From the textures of brick to the tiny flowers and hedges in the garden—each element is carefully illustrated to capture the unique character of your home.
You can choose your preferred style, size, and even add special touches like pets on the porch or the written address.
How to Get Started
Head over to our Custom House Portraits page.
Choose your style and upload reference images.
Add personal details or requests in the notes section.
Sit back while we illustrate your little slice of home!
More Than Just a Picture
At Quokkas Corner, we believe art should connect us to what matters most—our stories, our people, and the places that shape us. A custom house portrait isn’t just a picture of a building. It’s a memory you can hang on the wall.
Got questions or a unique idea? We’re always up for a creative challenge. Reach out so we can start your story.
