CUSTOM ORIGINAL ARTWORKS
Custom original artwork services.
Bespoke, original artworks for collectors, brands, and cultural institutions seeking distinctive, craft-led pieces rooted in calligraphy and typographic form.
The artworks can be originals with pen and ink, digital or mix-media pieces. I work with paper, wood engravings and skateboard deck designs offering unique artworks.
I have also curated, produced and designed three solo exhibitions in Melbourne (Australia), at La Panera Lleida (Spain) and at T2 in Tarragona (Spain).
Original works and art direction.
Bespoke Calligraphic Commissions
One-of-a-kind calligraphic artworks created in response to a specific word, text, or conceptual brief.
Large-Scale typographic/illustrative murals
Statement artworks designed for interior spaces, galleries, or architectural contexts.
Typographic Artworks
Original pieces exploring letterforms, structure, and rhythm through expressive typographic composition.
illustrative lettering Conceptual Artworks
Works centred around language, poetry, or narrative, where meaning and form are equally considered.
Luxury Commissioned Pieces for Private Clients
Refined, collector-focused artworks developed through a collaborative process.
Artworks for Corporate & Cultural Spaces
Commissioned pieces for offices, hospitality spaces, cultural institutions, and curated interiors.
Limited Edition Art Prints
Small, carefully produced editions derived from original works.
Exhibition-Ready Artwork
Works created specifically for solo or group exhibitions.
Exhibition design services
Design, curation and production of art exhibitions.
CUSTOM SKATEBOARD DECK DESIGNS
Custom artworks created on selected materials such as handmade paper, canvas, wood panels, skateboard decks or bespoke substrates.
FAQs
What do you mean by original or custom artwork?
Original or custom artwork refers to illustrations, compositions, or visual pieces created specifically for a particular project or client. Each artwork is developed from scratch and tailored to the concept, message, and context of the project.
What is the process for commissioning a custom artwork piece?
The process usually begins with a discussion about the project, its context, and the intended use of the artwork. From there, I develop initial sketches or visual directions, which are refined through feedback until the final artwork is completed.
Will the artwork be exclusive to my project?
Yes. Custom artwork is typically created specifically for the client and the project, ensuring that the final piece is distinctive and tailored to its intended context. Licensing and usage details can be discussed at the beginning of the project.
What format will the final artwork be delivered in?
Depending on the nature of the artwork and its intended use, final files may be delivered as high-resolution digital images or vector artwork, suitable for print, digital applications, or large-scale reproduction.
Final files can also be an original ink on paper, a exclusive skateboard deck design, a one-off wood engraving, a large-scale mural or any other surface that is speific to the project.
Which type of commissions have you worked on?
I have created original artworks on handmade paper as wedding gifts, anniversaries, CEO ceremonies, and murals for cafes.
I have also developed my own body of work including ten illustrated cocktail artworks and pattern prints for my three solo exhibitions which are now accessible as limited-edition prints on my online store.
testimonial
Maria Montes's time at La Panera is reflected in What a Shitshow, an exhibition that also toured in Tarragona, where the artist explores language, humour and popular culture as witnesses to our journey through the world, transforming words, gestures and vestiges of everyday life into artistic material and cultural insights.
OTHER GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES
Helping cultural institutions and luxury brands to stand out through truly unique and beautifully crafted branding assets. Let’s chat.
Letters are my gem! Whether written with pen and ink, drawn by hand, or designed digitally, they are at the heart of my work. With ten years of independent professional experience, I specialise in premium identity design, developing the means for brands to connect more deeply with their audience.
I work in partnership with design studios around the world, helping them craft their identity systems with emotionally-charged design assets, and I would love to work with you!
