Calm in the Dark, an original VanArtHub painting of a whale drifting above a woman in red

The gift they keep

Original art makes a gift nobody returns

An original painting is personal, lasting, and one of a kind. VanArtHub ships signed originals free across Canada and the US, each with a Certificate of Authenticity, from about $72. We can send it straight to the person you are giving it to.

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Why art is the gift people remember

Most gifts get used up or put away. A painting hangs on a wall and gets seen every day for years. It carries a memory of who gave it, which is why people rarely part with art they were given.

An original says you put thought into it. It is the only one of its kind, chosen for that person, not pulled off a shelf of identical items. That is a hard feeling to fake, and a print cannot do it.

Gifts by budget

There is a real original at almost any budget. Shipping is free across Canada and the US, so the price you see is close to what you spend.

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How gifting works

Choose the piece

Pick by budget, subject, or the person's taste. Each work is one of a kind, so it is truly theirs.

Ship it to them

Send it to your address to give in person, or straight to theirs. Free, fully insured shipping across Canada and the US.

They get the real thing

It arrives carefully packed, signed by the artist, with a Certificate of Authenticity that proves it is an original.

What makes original art a safe gift to give

One of a kind, so it never feels generic.
It lasts. A painting outlives almost any other gift.
It works for weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, retirements, and thank-yous.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, so its value is clear.
Free, insured shipping, and we can send it directly to the recipient.
If it is not right, our 30-day trial and Lifetime Trade-Back have you covered.

Common questions

Is original art a good gift?

Yes. An original painting is personal, one of a kind, and lasts for years, which is why people rarely part with art they were given. It suits weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, and thank-you gifts.

How much should I spend on an art gift?

You can give a real original from about $72, and around 26 pieces are under $400. Spend what fits the occasion. A smaller original still carries all the meaning of a one-of-a-kind, hand-signed work.

Can you ship the gift directly to the recipient?

Yes. Ship it to your own address to give in person, or send it straight to the recipient. Either way it ships free and fully insured across Canada and the United States.

What if they do not like it?

Every piece comes with a 30-day trial and a full refund if it is not right, and we cover return shipping. After that, our Lifetime Trade-Back lets you return it for store credit toward something else.

Does the gift come with proof it is a real original?

Yes. Every painting is signed by the artist and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming it is an original, one-of-a-kind work and not a print or reproduction.