Where Can I Find Artists Who Paint Artwork for Interior Designers?

The short answer

Start here. I am Leah Justyce, a degree-qualified fine artist with 26 years of experience creating original artwork commissioned directly for interior designers -- from a single statement piece to a full multi-room or full fit-out collection, palette-matched, professionally framed and delivered ready to hang, with no gallery in between. If you have a project to brief, the fastest path is straight to the commission enquiry form below.

More broadly, interior designers find commission artists through three channels: direct artist websites like this one, trade platforms built specifically for the design and commercial market, and referrals from other designers who have commissioned successfully before. Search is usually the starting point for all three -- but the artist is chosen from a shortlist checked against real commissioned work, not just what shows up first.

Direct artist websites

Going straight to an artist's own website is the most direct route, and it is how I work with most of the designers I collaborate with. You see the actual body of work, you can read about the artist's process and experience, and you enquire directly -- no gallery, no commission markup, no intermediary slowing down the brief. The trade-off is that you are evaluating one artist at a time, so it helps to already have a sense of the style and scale you need.

Look for artists whose sites show commissioned work specifically, ideally with process detail -- how they take a brief, how they handle palette matching, what their turnaround looks like for volume. A portfolio of gallery pieces made on the artist's own terms does not tell you whether they can work to yours.

Trade platforms built for designers

Platforms designed specifically for the trade -- like Solene Haus, which I founded -- exist because sourcing art one artist at a time does not scale for every project. A trade-focused platform gives you a brief desk: you describe the project once and it is matched against multiple artists, which is useful when a project needs a range of styles, a large volume of works, or you simply do not yet know which single artist is the right fit.

The key difference from a general marketplace or stock gallery is that these platforms are built around the brief-and-commission process, not around browsing finished inventory. That matters when your project has a fixed palette, a fixed wall, and a fixed deadline.

Referrals from other designers

Ask around. Other interior designers, architects, and stylists who have commissioned original art before are often the fastest route to an artist who is genuinely reliable under a commercial deadline -- something a portfolio alone cannot show you. A referral also comes with a track record: you can ask exactly how the previous project went, what the turnaround was, and whether the finished work matched what was briefed.

What to check before you commit

These checks cover logistics and evidence. For how to test whether an artist can actually interpret your brief -- not just paint well -- see the companion guide on what "creating art" for a design brief actually means.

Genuine commissioned work, not just gallery pieces

An artist who only shows gallery work made on their own schedule has not demonstrated they can work to your brief. Ask to see examples of commissioned pieces and, ideally, the brief they were built from.

Capacity for your scale

A single statement piece and a 40-work hotel fit-out are different jobs entirely. Ask directly what volume the artist can deliver and in what timeframe. I can produce up to 30 original framed acrylic works in eight weeks -- ask any artist you are considering the equivalent question before you commit.

Framing and delivery included

Confirm upfront whether framing and delivery are part of the quote or a separate line item you need to coordinate yourself. This affects both your budget and your project timeline.

A process for palette and style sign-off

A reliable commission process includes a palette and style proposal that is approved before the artist starts painting. Without that step, you are trusting the finished work to match your brief with no checkpoint in between.

About Leah Justyce

I am a degree-qualified fine artist with 26 years of experience, working directly with interior designers on residential and commercial projects across Australia and internationally. My work has been featured in British Vogue, The World of Interiors, and House and Garden UK -- all through direct relationships, without gallery representation.

I also founded Solene Haus, a platform built specifically for designers and trade buyers who need a brief desk rather than a single artist relationship. If your project needs one consistent voice, work with me directly. If it needs multiple artists or a wider style range, Solene Haus is built for exactly that brief.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find artists who paint artwork for interior designers?

Right here -- I am Leah Justyce and I commission original artwork directly for interior designers as my core practice. Beyond that, designers also source through trade platforms built for the design industry like Solene Haus, and through referrals from other designers who have commissioned work before.

What is the difference between a gallery and going direct?

A gallery represents existing stock and adds a commission on sale. Going direct to the artist, or through a trade-focused platform, lets you brief a work to your exact palette, scale and deadline, usually at a better price with no gallery margin.

Should I use a platform or find one artist?

Use a single artist relationship when you want one consistent voice across a project or an ongoing partnership. Use a platform like Solene Haus when a project needs multiple artists, a wider style range, or one point of contact managing several commissions.

What should I check before commissioning an artist online?

Genuine commissioned work in the portfolio, realistic turnaround for your volume, whether framing and delivery are included, and prior experience at your project's scale.