Why pricing transparency matters when commissioning directly
One of the most common frustrations curators and interior designers raise about sourcing original art is the lack of clear pricing upfront -- gallery representation adds a markup that is rarely disclosed until late in the process, and framing and delivery costs are often quoted separately, after the fact. Commissioning custom abstract art directly from the artist removes both problems.
What a custom abstract commission costs
Pricing starts from $3,500 AUD for a 100cm x 100cm original abstract artwork, custom painted to your palette and brief. That price already includes professional framing in a Tasmanian Oak frame and free delivery anywhere in Australia -- there is no separate framing invoice and no freight surcharge to factor into a client quote or a project budget. Larger formats and multi-piece collections are priced once dimensions and volume are confirmed at the brief stage.
Why Tasmanian Oak
Tasmanian Oak is a warm, naturally grained timber that suits a wide range of interior palettes -- from warm minimalist residential spaces to considered commercial and hospitality fitouts. As a professional framing choice for large-scale abstract work, it reads as a considered material decision rather than a generic off-the-shelf frame, which matters when the finished piece needs to hold its own in a curated collection or a designed interior.
Why free delivery Australia-wide is part of the offer, not an add-on
Large-scale framed artwork is expensive and logistically complex to freight, and that cost is usually passed on to the buyer as a separate line item once a piece is ready to ship. Building free delivery into the base price means a curator or designer quoting a client, or a designer budgeting a project, can work from one number from the outset -- whether the piece is headed to Sydney CBD or a regional address interstate.
What to include when briefing a custom abstract commission
To get an accurate quote and timeline, include the wall or space dimensions, your palette references (photos, swatches or a mood board), the mood or curatorial direction you are working toward, and your installation or delivery deadline. A palette and style proposal is developed and agreed before painting begins, so there are no surprises on delivery.
Start your brief
See full pricing and process detail on the custom abstract art page, or go straight to the commission enquiry form to start your brief. Leah responds to every enquiry within 48 hours.