Biripi · Barkindji · Yuin

Alannah
Brown Arts

Alannah paints your baby's name and date of birth into a custom Aboriginal dot artwork — then sends it to you with paints so your whole family can add their own hand and foot prints

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and pay respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

The Iziah commission — a custom Aboriginal dot painting with parent and baby handprints hand-painted in gold and brown dots on black canvas Original Hand-Painted
Our Signature Piece

Your Prints.
Your Child's. Your Story.

Alannah hand-paints your baby's full name and date of birth into a one-of-a-kind Aboriginal dot artwork — then ships it to you with non-toxic paints so your whole family can press their own hands and feet directly onto the painting. Your marks. Your moment. Yours forever.

How it works

01
Order & personalise

Share your baby's full name and date of birth — Alannah hand-letters them into the artwork just for you.

02
Alannah creates your painting

She hand-paints a unique Aboriginal dot artwork with your details woven in — no two are ever the same.

03
You add the prints yourself

Your painting arrives with non-toxic paints included. Press your hands, your partner's, and your little one's feet — whenever you're ready, at your own pace.

  • Hand-painted Aboriginal dot artwork by Alannah — one-of-a-kind
  • Baby's full name & date of birth hand-lettered into the painting
  • Non-toxic finger paints so your family adds their own prints
  • Step-by-step printing guide included
  • Certificate of Authenticity signed by Alannah
  • Tracked shipping Australia-wide
From $500  · A3 canvas · paints included · certificate · shipping
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Alannah Brown holding one of her large circular Aboriginal artworks, smiling
The Artist

A Story Written
in Ochre and Memory

I'm Alannah Brown — a proud Aboriginal woman and digital artist whose work is an act of remembrance, connection, and love for Country.

Biripi Mob — Taree Barkindji Mob — Mildura Yuin Nation — Walbunja Walwun Mob — Gulargambone

On my mother's side, I belong to the Biripi Mob from Taree (Dumas family) and the Barkindji Mob from Mildura (O'Donnells). On my father's side, I carry the Country of the Yuin Nation — Walbunja people — and the Walwun Mob from Gulargambone.

I work in two mediums — original hand-painted dot paintings on canvas and digital artworks — and every piece, regardless of medium, begins with story. With memory passed down through family. With the shapes and colours of the landscapes that made my people. Customers can commission either: a physical painting you can touch and frame, or a high-resolution digital file ready to print anywhere in the world.

Alongside my art practice, I co-founded Brown Sugar & More — a 100% Aboriginal-owned family homeware business bringing Indigenous-inspired design into everyday living. The same values run through everything we make: story, Country, and connection.

"When I create, I'm not just making something beautiful. I'm keeping story alive. Every dot, every colour, every line is a word in a language older than writing."
— Alannah Brown, Artist

"All artworks are created by Alannah Brown, a proud Aboriginal woman. Each piece carries story and connection to Country — made with cultural knowledge, respect, and love for the communities they represent."

— Alannah Brown, AlannahBrownArts
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Every Mark
Tells a Story

Alannah creates in two mediums — choose the one that feels right for you. Every commission includes your family's name and date of birth woven into the design, and is personalised with your handprints and footprints. No two are ever the same.

Perfect for new babies, first birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or just because your family deserves something made with love and Country.

Original Hand-Painted Dot Painting
  • Acrylic dot painting on canvas by Alannah — completely one-of-a-kind
  • Name & date of birth hand-lettered into the painting
  • Non-toxic finger paints shipped so your family can add their own prints
  • Step-by-step guide for adding hand and foot prints at home
  • Certificate of Authenticity personally signed by Alannah
Digital Artwork
  • High-resolution digital file — print at any size, anywhere in the world
  • Name & date of birth incorporated into the design
  • Instructions for printing your own handprints & adding them at home
  • Delivered digitally — no waiting for shipping
  • Certificate of Authenticity signed by Alannah
Original Hand-Painted
A4 · Small $595
A3 · Standard $995
A2 · Large $1,695
A1 · Extra Large $2,995
A0 · Statement $3,595–$4,995
Fine Art Giclee Print · Unframed
A4 $95–$125
A3 $165–$225
A2 $295–$395
A1 $495–$695
A0 $895–$1,295
Framed Giclee Print
A4 $195–$295
A3 $295–$495
A2 $495–$795
A1 $895–$1,495
A0 $1,495–$2,495

Start Your Order

Tell Alannah about your family — she'll reply within 2 business days with next steps.

By submitting you agree to be contacted about your commission request. No spam — ever.

Alannah made a painting with our handprints for our daughter's first birthday. She cried when she saw it. We all did. It's the most meaningful thing in our home.

— Jess M., Sydney

We got one made with our newborn son's tiny handprints alongside ours. Alannah captured something we couldn't put into words. Absolutely priceless.

— Courtney & Dan, Brisbane
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Take a Piece
of Country Home

Limited edition prints, digital downloads, and canvas art — each piece accompanied by its story.

Limited Edition

Fine Art Print

Biripi Waterways

Signed museum-quality giclée print. Available A3 / A2 / A1. Ships in protective tube with artist's story card.

$120
Digital

Digital Download

Songlines Collection

Instant download. High-resolution files for home printing or professional print lab. Includes 3 artworks.

$45
Canvas

Canvas Print

Yuin Coast

Gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang. Available in three sizes. Hand-signed by the artist.

$280
Original

Digital Original

Four Nations

Single-edition digital original. Includes Certificate of Authenticity and artist's story document.

$3,200
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Bush Brew Mug

330ml ceramic mug featuring Alannah's Indigenous artwork. Semi-matte finish, designed and made in Australia. Ships Australia-wide.

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