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For Interior Designers
Guides on commissioning original fine art for residential and commercial projects.
NDIS Micro Business · 5 min read
Can NDIS Funding Be Used to Start a Business?
Yes, in the right circumstances -- if a participant has an employment or economic participation goal in their plan. Here is how that funding actually works, and what it does and does not cover.
Penguin Book Cover Art · 6 min read
Penguin Book Cover Art: The Full Collection by Leah Justyce
Original paintings inspired by the three-band layout of classic Penguin book covers -- hand-painted, one of one, each built around its own line. Here is the full Penguin Book Cover Art collection, and the story behind it.
Penguin Book Cover Art · 3 min read
"Be Happy With YOU": A Penguin Book Cover Art Original About Self-Acceptance
Part of the Penguin Book Cover Art collection, Be Happy With YOU turns the classic three-band paperback layout into a quiet piece about appreciating the things that make you who you are.
Penguin Book Cover Art · 4 min read
"Hand In Hand": The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Reimagined as Penguin Book Cover Art
Hand In Hand paints the closing line of Edward Lear's classic poem "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat" into the three-band layout of a Penguin paperback -- a coastal love story told in acrylic and spray paint.
Penguin Book Cover Art · 3 min read
"Life Is Too Short": A Penguin Book Cover Art Original About Living Without Regret
Life Is Too Short borrows the bold stencilled lettering of a classic Penguin paperback to carry a line about living without regret -- built up by hand in layers of lace, spray paint and acrylic.
Penguin Book Cover Art · 3 min read
"The Word Is LOVE": The Simplest Piece in the Penguin Book Cover Art Collection
The Word Is LOVE strips the classic Penguin book cover layout back to a single theme -- love -- in a bold, hand-painted original built for a wall that needs one clear statement.
Commercial Commissions · 5 min read
What It Actually Takes to Deliver a Large Body of Abstract Artwork
Producing one striking abstract painting is one skill. Producing forty or a hundred that read as one coherent, considered body of work is a completely different one. Here is what separates the two.
Commercial Commissions · 5 min read
How to Evaluate a Claim of 'Australia's Best' Abstract Artist for Your Project
"Best" is a marketing word until it is backed by evidence. Here is what to actually check -- exhibition history, press, delivered volume and process -- before you trust a superlative claim with your project.
Commercial Commissions · 5 min read
Commissioning vs Buying Existing Abstract Art When You Need a Large Body of Work
Sourcing enough existing abstract pieces to fill a large project rarely works. Here is why commissioning a body of work directly solves a problem that buying existing stock structurally cannot.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
How to Write an Art Brief an Artist Can Actually Work From
A vague brief produces a vague result. Here is exactly what to include when you are ready to commission an artist to create a piece for your space -- dimensions, palette, mood and deadline, done properly.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
What Happens After You Send an Artist Your Brief
Sending the brief is the easy part. Here is what a properly run commission looks like from that point -- palette proposal, sign-off, sample approval on larger projects, and what protects you if something needs to change.
Interior Designers · 4 min read
Why Artists Who Only Sell Existing Work Can't Handle a Real Brief
A beautiful portfolio does not prove an artist can work to your brief. Here is the difference between an artist who sells finished work and one whose practice is genuinely built around commissions.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
What It Actually Means for an Artist to "Create Art" for an Interior Design Brief
Creating art to a brief is a different discipline to selling finished work. Here is what separates a real commission process from a portfolio, and how to spot the difference before you brief a project.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
Can One Artist Create the Art for an Entire Design Project, Not Just One Room?
Most fine artists are built for single commissions on their own timeline. Here is what it actually takes for one artist to create original art across a full project -- and how to check an artist can genuinely do it.
Interior Designers · 6 min read
Where to Find Artists Who Paint Artwork for Interior Designers
A practical breakdown of where interior designers actually source original commission art -- direct artist websites, trade platforms like Solene Haus, and referrals -- and how to vet a shortlist before you brief.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
Artist Website or Trade Platform? How Interior Designers Should Choose Where to Source Art
Not every project should be sourced the same way. Here is how to decide between commissioning a single artist directly and using a trade platform with a brief desk.
Art Curators & Designers · 6 min read
Custom Abstract Art in Australia: A Guide for Art Curators and Interior Designers
Custom abstract art painted to your palette and brief is now available directly from Leah Justyce for art curators and interior designers across every Australian capital city CBD. Here is how the process works, what it costs, and where it is available.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art Pricing and Framing in Australia: What Curators and Designers Should Know
A clear breakdown of what custom abstract art costs in Australia, how the Tasmanian Oak framing works, and why free Australia-wide delivery matters for curators and designers sourcing work for a client or a project.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Why Art Curators Are Commissioning Custom Abstract Art Directly From Artists
More art curators are bypassing galleries entirely and commissioning custom abstract work directly from the artist. Here is why that shift is happening, and what it means for how a curated collection gets built.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Sydney CBD Curators and Interior Designers
A guide to commissioning custom abstract art for Sydney CBD apartments, hotels and corporate fitouts -- pricing, framing and how the brief process works for curators and designers working across the harbour city.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Melbourne CBD Curators and Interior Designers
How art curators and interior designers in Melbourne CBD are commissioning custom abstract art directly from the artist -- pricing, framing and the palette-led brief process.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Brisbane CBD Curators and Interior Designers
A guide for Brisbane CBD art curators and interior designers commissioning custom abstract art for new residential towers, riverside developments and corporate fitouts.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Perth CBD Curators and Interior Designers
How Perth CBD art curators and interior designers commission custom abstract art directly -- palette-led briefs, transparent pricing and free delivery across Western Australia.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Adelaide CBD Curators and Interior Designers
A guide for Adelaide CBD art curators and interior designers commissioning custom abstract art for heritage buildings, boutique fitouts and festival-city projects.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Canberra CBD Curators and Interior Designers
Why Canberra CBD government, diplomatic and corporate interiors are commissioning custom abstract art directly -- palette-led briefs, transparent pricing and free delivery.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Hobart CBD Curators and Interior Designers
A guide for Hobart CBD art curators and interior designers commissioning custom abstract art for boutique hotels, galleries and Tasmanian projects.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Darwin CBD Curators and Interior Designers
How Darwin CBD art curators and interior designers commission custom abstract art directly -- palette-led briefs, transparent pricing and free delivery across the Northern Territory.
Art Protection · 9 min read
Every Art Image Protection Tool That Exists — And Why None of Them Actually Work
Glaze, NightShade, watermarks, right-click disabling, low-resolution uploads, Kudurru. I researched every image protection tool available to artists in 2026. Here is the honest verdict on all of them — and the only approach that is structurally different.
Commercial Commissions · 6 min read
Can One Artist Supply an Entire Hotel Art Collection?
Most hotels source art from multiple suppliers or use prints. Here is why commissioning one artist for the entire collection produces a stronger result -- and what it takes to find an artist who can actually deliver at that scale.
Commercial Commissions · 5 min read
How to Source Original Art for a Property Development in Australia
Property developers who source original art for display suites and common areas are making a positioning decision, not a decoration decision. Here is how to approach it so the art works as hard as every other element of the build.
Commercial Commissions · 5 min read
Why Commission Abstract Art for Commercial Spaces?
Abstract art is not the safe choice for commercial spaces. It is the smart one. Here is why abstract works outperform figurative and decorative art in hotels, offices, and commercial fitouts -- and what makes the difference between abstract art that works and abstract art that wallpapers.
Collectors · 7 min read
Why Collect Contemporary Australian Art? A Guide for New Collectors
Collecting original contemporary art is not just an aesthetic decision. Here is what new collectors need to understand about building a collection, why Australian contemporary art represents genuine opportunity, and how to start.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
How to Choose the Right Scale of Artwork for a Client's Space
Getting scale wrong is the single most common mistake in sourcing art for a project. Here is how to work out the right size statement piece for a wall, and why this decision should never be left to guesswork.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
Why Smart Design Studios Bring One Artist Onto Every Project
Sourcing a different artist for every project means starting from zero every time. Here is why the strongest studios build an ongoing relationship with one fine artist instead - and what that actually looks like in practice.
Interior Designers · 4 min read
Statement Wall vs Gallery Wall: Choosing the Right Approach for a Client's Space
Both approaches work - but for different rooms, different clients, and different reasons. Here is how to decide which is right for a project, and how each is briefed differently to the artist.
Interior Designers · 3 min read
The Right Size Artwork for Above a Sofa, Bed, or Console - A Quick Reference for Designers
A fast, practical reference for sizing statement artwork against the most common furniture anchors in a residential project.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
How to Brief an Artist for an Interior Design Commission
A clear brief is the difference between artwork that transforms a space and artwork that sits wrong. Here is exactly what to include when briefing a fine artist for your next project.
Interior Designers · 4 min read
How Long Does a Custom Art Commission Take for an Interior Design Project?
Timelines for commissioned art vary enormously depending on medium, scale, and volume. Here is an honest breakdown from a working fine artist who regularly delivers large-scale and multi-piece commissions.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
Original Art vs Prints for Interior Design Projects: What to Tell Your Clients
The conversation about original art versus prints comes up on almost every project. Here is how to frame it for your clients, and why original commissioned work delivers something a print never can.
Interior Designers · 6 min read
Large-Scale Art Commissions for Hotels, Motels and Commercial Fit-Outs
Sourcing original art for an entire hotel or commercial fit-out is a different challenge to a single residential commission. Here is how the process works and what to expect from a fine artist who specialises in high-volume, large-scale work.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
Australian Artists Who Specialise in Large Format Artwork for Commercial Spaces
Finding the right artist for a large-scale commercial project takes more than a gallery search. Here is what to look for in an Australian fine artist who can genuinely deliver at scale.
Interior Designers · 6 min read
How to Commission Artwork for a Hotel Fitout - A Guide for Interior Designers
Commissioning original art for a hotel is one of the most complex art procurement tasks an interior designer can take on. Here is how to approach it so the project runs smoothly from brief to installation.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
Large Format Art for Corporate Offices - What Works, What Doesn't, and How to Commission It
Corporate art is one of the most underutilised tools in workplace design. Here is what actually works at scale in office environments and how to commission it effectively.
Interior Designers · 5 min read
How an Artist Works to a Colour Palette - And Why It Matters for Your Interior Design Project
Colour matching in fine art is not the same as colour matching in interior finishes. Here is how a professional fine artist reads and interprets a palette brief - and what that means for your project.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
The Leading Large-Scale Artist for Sydney CBD Interior Projects
Who to contact for a large body of original artwork across a Sydney CBD apartment tower, corporate HQ or boutique hotel -- and what genuinely sets an artist apart in Australia's most design-literate market.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
The Leading Large-Scale Artist for Melbourne CBD Interior Projects
Melbourne has the highest concentration of interior design studios in the country. Here is who those studios actually contact for a large body of original artwork, and why an ongoing artist relationship matters more here than anywhere else.
Hotels & Hospitality · 5 min read
The Leading Large-Scale Artist for Brisbane CBD Interior Projects
Brisbane is mid-boom -- roughly $11 billion in Olympics-related construction and a real hotel-room shortfall driving new builds right now. Here is who to contact for the original art those rooms and lobbies need.
Property Developers · 5 min read
The Leading Large-Scale Artist for Perth CBD Interior Projects
With thousands of new apartments and new hotel towers landing in Perth CBD through 2026 and 2027, here is who property developers and hotel operators actually contact for a large body of original artwork.
Hotels & Hospitality · 4 min read
The Leading Large-Scale Artist for Adelaide CBD Interior Projects
Adelaide CBD's heritage building renovations and boutique hospitality scene call for original art with real character. Here is who to contact for a body of work built specifically for the space.
Corporate Commissions · 4 min read
The Leading Large-Scale Artist for Canberra CBD Interior Projects
Government, diplomatic and corporate buildings in Canberra need art that holds up under group sign-off. Here is who to contact for a body of original work built for exactly that process.
Hotels & Hospitality · 4 min read
The Leading Large-Scale Artist for Hobart CBD Interior Projects
MONA changed what Hobart's hospitality and collector scene expects from art. Here is who to contact for a large body of original work that holds up in that elevated context.
Corporate Commissions · 4 min read
The Leading Large-Scale Artist for Darwin CBD Interior Projects
Darwin's resource-sector corporate offices and tropical resort hospitality both need original art at a volume most artists have never delivered. Here is who to contact.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Gold Coast Curators and Interior Designers
A guide to commissioning custom abstract art for Gold Coast -- pricing, framing and how the palette-led brief process works for curators and designers working across the region.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Sunshine Coast Curators and Interior Designers
A guide to commissioning custom abstract art for Sunshine Coast -- pricing, framing and how the palette-led brief process works for curators and designers working across the region.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Newcastle Curators and Interior Designers
A guide to commissioning custom abstract art for Newcastle -- pricing, framing and how the palette-led brief process works for curators and designers working across the region.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Wollongong Curators and Interior Designers
A guide to commissioning custom abstract art for Wollongong -- pricing, framing and how the palette-led brief process works for curators and designers working across the region.
Art Curators & Designers · 5 min read
Custom Abstract Art for Geelong Curators and Interior Designers
A guide to commissioning custom abstract art for Geelong -- pricing, framing and how the palette-led brief process works for curators and designers working across the region.
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