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The Shop

Bring Art Home.

Original paintings, commissions, fine art prints and handcrafted living gifts — each carrying the same care as the artwork it began with.

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A signature original painting by Melinda Viljoen
Melinda at work in her Johannesburg studio
Where Everything Begins

Every piece begins as an original painting.

The purpose is not to mass-produce paintings. It is to thoughtfully extend the life of the artwork — carrying its warmth and intention into homes, tables and everyday moments.

Every product in the shop is developed in the same spirit as the artwork itself: craftsmanship over volume, considered design over trend, artistic integrity over convenience.

Original Artwork & Thoughtful Gifts

Five ways to bring the studio home.

Each destination is a different doorway into Melinda's studio — from one-of-a-kind originals to living gifts hand-prepared to order.

Original Artwork
Destination 01

Original Artwork

One-of-a-kind original paintings created by Melinda — each carrying its own atmosphere, inspiration and story.

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Commissions
Destination 02

Commissions

Commission an original artwork created especially for your home, developed personally and collaboratively with Melinda.

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Prints & Paper
Destination 03

Prints & Paper

Museum-quality fine art prints on archival paper, canvas and framed formats — chosen from Melinda's most-loved originals.

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Home & Living
Destination 04

Home & Living

Homeware inspired by original artwork — mugs, tea towels, cushions and ceramics designed to bring warmth into everyday spaces.

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Living Gifts
Destination 05

Living Gifts

FATBOX — handcrafted timber planters filled with succulents. Living gifts that continue growing long after they are received.

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Original Paintings Available

One-of-a-kind originals from the studio.

Every painting here is available today. Each purchase begins with a short personal conversation with Melinda before delivery is arranged.

Detail of Melinda's studio easel and materials
Crafted With Care

The same values that shape the artwork shape everything else.

Quality Craftsmanship

Made properly the first time, chosen for years of use rather than a season.

Thoughtful Design

Every detail — the paper weight, the glaze, the timber grain — considered against the artwork it carries.

Meaningful Gifting

Objects designed to be given and remembered, not simply purchased.

Locally Produced

Working with South African makers wherever the craft allows.

Considered Materials

Archival papers, natural fibres, honest ceramics and responsibly sourced timber.

Made to Last

A slower kind of homeware — the opposite of disposable décor.

Questions

A few things visitors often ask.

Can I purchase an original painting directly?

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Yes. Every original marked as available can be purchased directly through the shop. Each order begins with a short personal conversation with Melinda to confirm framing, delivery and next steps.

How do commissions work?

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A commission begins with a conversation — about the room, the feeling, the reference photograph or the memory you'd like painted. From there Melinda develops the concept, agrees the scope and creates the piece from her Johannesburg studio.

Are prints available in multiple sizes?

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Yes. Fine art prints are produced on archival paper and canvas, in a curated range of sizes. Pricing is confirmed on order according to size and finish.

Do you ship nationwide and internationally?

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Originals and prints are dispatched from Johannesburg. Nationwide courier delivery is arranged personally for each piece; international shipping is available on request.

How will I know when new work becomes available?

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Join the mailing list below. Studio updates arrive occasionally — announcing new artwork, exhibitions and collection launches, and nothing else.

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