Australian Father's Day falls on Sunday 6 September 2026. If you want something he'll keep — not the third pair of socks this year — a custom paint-by-numbers kit made from your photo is a quietly clever pick.
It's personal, it's slow-made, and it ends up on a wall instead of a drawer.
Best Subjects for Dad
The dog he actually loves — our pet paint by numbers guide covers which dog photos work best. The boat. The first car. Him with the kids. The shed. A landscape from the place he grew up.
Skip the formal portrait — go for the photo that already makes him laugh.
Order by 24 August
Australia-wide delivery in time for Father's Day means ordering by Monday 24 August. We process within 48 hours and ship express across the country.
Last-minute? A printed gift card lets him choose the photo himself — and it ships instantly.
Why It Works
A custom kit is two gifts in one: the keepsake (the finished painting) and the experience (the weeks he spends painting it). Most dads have nothing on their calendar that's just for them — this becomes that.
Paired with a beer and a Bunnings frame at the end, it's a complete project. If you'd rather skip the frame run, the framed 40×50cm kit comes with one.
If he's the dad who says 'I don't need anything', this is the gift that proves you were listening anyway.
— Be Artistic Club