Tell Us
Your Story
Turn your story in to your very own artwork.
Our artists use a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques, bringing your story to life on canvas.
Use the form below to share your story with us.
Refer to sizing and pricing page to determine which size you would prefer.
We can’t wait to paint your story for you.
Ayeye Atyenhe Art proudly offers both traditional and personalised Aboriginal artworks for sale.
My Story: Process
Note: For personalised Aboriginal art, the story is owned by the customer and the copyright of the art is owned by the artist. The art can therefore be reproduced by the customer, but not for resale purposes without the permission of the artist.
1. Your Ideas
Think about the key elements that make up your story. What would you like to feature in your painting? Identify two or three major interests or factors for you or your family (e.g. music, food, a sport, etc.)
2. Write it down
Write down your story in several sentences and send it to us as a message or an email. Keep it as simple as possible but with enough detail to capture the story (see the examples other people have written for their stories as a guide). If you need any help writing your story, or if you would prefer to talk it through, please get in touch with us.
3. Colour Scheme
Tell us the main colour schemes that you would like, that would go best with where you intend to hang the art. Would you like ‘autumn colours’, natural/earthy colours, spring colours, etc? Are there one or two colours that you would particularly like in the painting? Or not like in it?
4. Artwork Size
Tell us the size of the canvas you would like. For some standard sizes, you have the choice to add a DIY frame, which we will post to you along with your completed artwork.
5. Artist Sketch
The information you provide will be passed on to the artist, who will sketch a visual representation of the story you have told, and the sketch will be emailed to you for approval (see the examples ).
6. Story Approval
Once you approve that the story has been depicted correctly, a $1000 deposit will be required to commence the painting. Each artwork will take approximately 40 hours to complete, so a week of full-time work. Demand and order numbers will dictate the time until your artwork is finished, but we can give progress updates when required. When needed, the demand may mean we will sub-contract other Indigenous artists to assist, who will usually be family members, so that we can meet deadlines.
7. Artwork Complete
Once completed, we will email or call to let you know that it is finished and the balance of the cost will be transferred so that the art can be sent to you.
8. Artwork Shipped
With your card payment the piece of art you have chosen will be packed up and posted to you within three days. When it has been dispatched you will be notified by email and given a tracking number to follow its movement until it arrives at your address. The art will be insured in transit.
9. Certificate of Authenticity
The commissioned art will be accompanied by a photo of the artist with the finished product and a certificate of authenticity.
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TRADITIONAL ART
Stories of the Artists
If you like the art in our traditional section then you can purchase it! Simply click on the piece of art and proceed securely through the checkout.
With your card payment the piece of art you have chosen will be packed up and posted to you within three days. When it has been dispatched, you will be notified by email and given a tracking number to follow its movement until it arrives at your address. All art will be insured when it is transported to you.
MY Story Examples
Commissioned Work
We can create a personalised artwork that tells your story! The process is simple – it starts with you writing your story in a few lines, as below, then you choose the size and the main colour scheme you would like. If you have any questions, we’re here to help.
Styles. Prices. Sizes.
Artwork sizes other than those listed below can be negotiated. The minimum size of our personalised artwork is 60cm x 60cm.
All our Aboriginal artwork is acrylic on canvas. Aboriginal artwork is not intended to be displayed behind glass. Depending on the size of the artwork you select, we can supply a frame for you to stretch the canvas over (see below for easy-to-follow instructions). All purchased artwork is carefully packed, insured and tracked for transit.
Prices are subject to change.
| Art Type | Art Type | Size (cm) | Frame DIY | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional | Personalised (Your Story) | Including Frame | ||
| $275 | N/A | 30 x30 | ||
| $440 | N/A | 45 x 45 | ||
| $600 | N/A | 60 x 40 | $80 | $680 |
| $880 | N/A | 90 x 30 | ||
| $1300 | $2300 | 60 x 60 | ||
| $1750 | $2800 | 90 x 45 | ||
| $2000 | $3000 | 90 x 60 | $90 | $3090 |
| $2450 | $3450 | 90 x 90 | ||
| $2800 | $3800 | 120 x 90 | $100 | $3900 |
| $3500 | $4500 | 150 x 90 | $110 | $4610 |
Do-it-yourself framing guide
Frames come in 4 sizes, ready to assemble.
The wood is tapered and cut to size, ready to slot into the plastic elbows on the corners, so the art canvas can be stretched over it and stapled to the frame. This all comes with a set of instructions that are very easy to follow.
