commissions.

custom paper wall art.

  • Why custom artwork?

    One of the most unexpected joys to come out of my work has been collaborating with clients to create custom art. I think this is because being commissioned for an custom project means getting to be a small part of an exciting, celebratory, or new moment in someone else’s life: the purchase of a home, a surprise 1st wedding anniversary gift, a hotel grand opening, or an exciting office move. It creates a unique experience that I find incredibly inspirational and rewarding.

    I began working on a commission basis early in my art journey, and since 2017, my clients have included the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC, Albertine Press in Cambridge, MA and several private collectors. So, if you have an empty wall space in your home, business or public space that could be a good match with my style of modular origami art, I’d love to hear from you!

    Ombre green 16 ft commissioned piece for letterpress shop in Cambridge, MA

  • Process.

    To start, I like to collect as much information about your design inspiration and space as possible. This includes the art size and color palette you are interested in, as well as any significant themes or even representational references. Additionally, photos (or an onsite visit) of your space are really helpful to understand the visual surroundings like wall size, lighting, and other furniture or design elements.

    If you are unsure of things like the exact size or frame color you would like, don’t worry, we can finalize those details through our discussion!

    Once you have approved the formal quote for your custom project, there are typically three main phases of the project:
    1. Photos of sketches/design mock-ups and paper colors provided to you digitally for your feedback.
    2. Physical material samples of the actual paper and paint colors sent to you for approval, so that you can see how the paper is folded, and how the materials will look in person and in your space.
    3. Completion of the custom piece, during which I will send progress photos before gluing down the final artwork.

    Paper swatches for commision project in yellow, greens, turquoise, whites and grays

  • Pricing & timing.

    Custom projects have a starting investment of $1,000. Exact pricing for your custom project will depend on factors such as art size, frame choice (if applicable), and complexity. A 50% deposit is required to begin the work, with the remainder due upon shipping or delivery.

    Shipping costs are based on current carrier rates, however, if you are located in the Boston metro area, in-person delivery is available upon request.

    Lead time will also vary depending on size and complexity, but most projects take 8-12 weeks to complete.

    All custom orders are final sale and non-refundable.

    Black, white and gray triptych commissioned for Tellus Apts in Seattle, WA.

  • Installation in progress in a shop in Cambridge, MA

  • Private installation of 30 x 60in. piece in Arlington, MA

  • Private commissioned triptych in Nashville, TN

  • Private commissioned 24 x 36 in. piece in Holliston, MA

  • In progress commission mock up with swatches

  • 80 x 80 in. commission for Grand Hyatt Hotel, DC

  • Material samples for Tellus Apt commission in Seattle, WA

  • Commissioned piece 20 x 60 in piece for therapy office in Seattle, WA

  • In progress folded units for Grand Hyatt, DC commission

Ready to get started?

Contact me directly with the details about your project, or I’ve also created the below handy request form to help walk you through the request process:

 Commission FAQs:

 

  • Based on our discussion about what you would like in your piece, I will provide you with a detailed quote, which includes:


    The fun stuff!: Specifics about your piece - size, colors, inspiration, source material, etc.
    And the boring, but important stuff!: Pricing for the artwork and material samples, project timeline, and a crating and shipping estimate* (if applicable).

    *Note that shipping estimates are based on approximate box or crate size at the time of the quote, and exact shipping costs will be included in the final invoice.

  • Once you have paid the initial deposit, I will begin work on the design and paper selection, which often go hand-in-hand. Sometimes I work from sketches, and other times, I create mockups made from paper. I will send you images of the sketches or mockups for your feedback. Once you are happy with the design, I will send you material samples for your approval.


    After you approve the materials, I will order the final materials (paper, mounting substrate, frame, etc.) and begin building the piece. I will send you photos of the assembled piece for your review, so any tweaks can be made before gluing down the piece.


    You will also receive final photos once the work is fully glued down and framed. At this time, you will be invoiced for the balance, and your piece will be packaged and shipped out or delivered!

  • Yes! One of the great things about modular origami is that it scales up well with the addition of paper units or by increasing the size of paper. Because my current studio space is small, I tend to create pieces 16x20 or smaller for my ready-made product line, but I love working larger, and I know that sometimes you have a bigger wall space that you need to fill!

    I do not have a limit of size I work up to, but shipping can become more costly as you go up in size. Very large works separated into multiple panels or sections can help make shipping more manageable. I’m happy to help you work through different size options based on your needs.

  • For large commissions, I do require the purchase of material samples for a small fee, which will be included in your quote. I find that this helps to set expectations and allows clients to get an idea of how the materials will look and feel in their physical space.


    Material samples will be representative of the actual mounting substrate (canvas, board, etc.), paper, paint colors, and sculptural style, but may be scaled down to reduce material use and shipping costs.

    Material samples will be shipped or delivered to you and must be approved, before proceeding with the completed artwork.

  • Yes, custom projects have a starting investment of $1,000.

  • Once your custom quote is accepted, you will be invoiced for 50% of the artwork price, via Stripe. If you need to use a different payment method, please let me know.

    Once your piece has been finalized (glued down), you will be invoiced for the remaining balance, including crating and shipping, if applicable.

  • You may cancel your custom order within 48 hours for a full refund of your deposit. If you need to cancel after this point, but before the work has been finalized, please contact me. In some cases, I may be able to issue a partial deposit refund.


    Once finalized and shipped, I do not accept refunds or returns for custom orders. However, please contact me if there are any issues with your order, and I will work with you to find a resolution.