Original hand-painted artworks, single-piece availability
Most "art" sold by decor retailers is actually print reproduction. The image is photographed once, reproduced thousands of times, and shipped to homes around the country where buyers receive a copy of an artwork rather than the artwork itself. Original paintings work differently. The image exists once, on a single canvas, with brushwork the artist made by hand. The piece you receive is the piece the artist painted, with the texture, surface character, and material weight of original art rather than reproduction.
The Sotran paintings collection is built entirely around original hand-painted artworks. Every painting in the range is a single-piece original, with stock counts of 1 reflecting the fact that there is only ever one of each piece. The collection covers wildlife subjects (lions, eagles, lioness work in 150 × 110cm statement scale), figurative compositions (peacock pairs, cello players, contemporary portraits), and landscape and abstract pieces (autumn trees, sailing ships, atmospheric dusk compositions), with each piece hand-painted in oil or acrylic on large-format canvas.
Why Sotran for original paintings specifically
Sotran's paintings collection delivers genuinely original hand-painted artwork at accessible price points, which means buyers get one-of-a-kind work without the gallery-tier commitment that original art usually requires. Each painting is genuinely hand-painted on canvas with visible brushwork and surface character rather than print reproduction.
The collection is curated around subjects that work in considered SA homes. The wildlife paintings (lions, eagles, lioness) speak directly to Safari Lodge styling and the broader SA appreciation of Big Five iconography. The figurative compositions (peacock pairs, cello players, contemporary portraits) suit formal lounges, dining rooms, and primary entryway placements where a single substantial original artwork anchors the room. The landscape and abstract pieces suit calmer interior contexts where the painting becomes part of the room's atmosphere rather than its primary statement.
Worth knowing: stock counts of 1 on most paintings mean that once a piece sells, that specific artwork is no longer available. Buyers who see a painting they connect with should treat the decision with appropriate urgency, since print reproduction is not how this collection works.
Browse the broader Sotran range
Original paintings coordinate with several other parts of the broader Sotran range. For additional wall-mounted decor that complements the original art focal piece, browse our Wall Mirrors collection. For substantial primary furniture that the painting hangs above (couches, sideboards, dining tables, beds), browse our Living Room Furniture, Sideboards & Consoles, and Beds collections. For coordinated lighting that complements the painting placement (table lamps, floor lamps, ceiling lighting), browse our Lighting collection. For Safari Lodge styled decor that complements the wildlife paintings particularly, browse our Safari Lodge range.
FAQ
Are these really original paintings or are they prints?
These are genuine original hand-painted artworks. Each painting is created by hand on canvas, with single-piece availability rather than print runs. The stock count of 1 on most paintings reflects the fact that there is only ever one of each piece. When the painting sells, that specific artwork is no longer available. Buyers receive the actual painted artwork, with the brushwork, surface texture, and material character of original art rather than the flat surface of print reproduction.
What's the difference between oil and acrylic paintings in the collection?
Oil paintings carry the rich blended colour transitions, slow-dried surface character, and traditional weight of oil work. Acrylic paintings carry brighter colour, faster-dried surface character, and contemporary working flexibility. Both mediums in the collection are hand-painted on canvas, with the choice between them being primarily about visual atmosphere rather than quality.
Is delivery available nationwide?
Yes, with nationwide South African delivery in 4 to 10 business days. Collection from Boksburg, Fourways, or Somerset West can also be arranged. Original paintings are carefully packaged for delivery to protect the canvas surface, since damage during transit can affect the paint surface and finish.
