The application process ensures a meaningful creative fit. Daeu’s work is deeply personal and intuitive. The application allows both you and the artist to determine whether there’s genuine alignment before moving forward. This protects the integrity of the work and ensures each commission is created with intention.

No. Submitting an application creates no obligation to purchase. You’re also not committed after your initial conversation with Daeu.

The only financial commitment occurs when you pay the 10% non-refundable deposit—this happens only after both you and Daeu agree to move forward with the commission.

The remaining 90% is due upon your acceptance of the work. However, if the work doesn’t resonate with you, you can simply walk away, and the artwork remains with the artist.

Each application is thoughtfully reviewed. If there’s potential for creative resonance, you’ll be contacted to schedule a conversation. During this dialogue, Daeu listens for the emotional threads and details that would inspire her to create, ensuring the conditions are right for a meaningful work to emerge.

No. This is not a collaborative or directive process. The artwork is entirely guided by Daeu’s vision, intuition, and established visual language rooted in abstraction and symbolism. While you won’t direct any creative choices, your presence, values, and space provide the emotional foundation that shapes the work. The result is a piece that’s both personal to you and authentic to the artist’s practice.

From your initial conversation to delivery, the process typically takes 4–6 months. This includes creation time and the necessary drying period before the artwork can be safely shipped.

The size is determined by Daeu based on your conversation, the dimensions of your space, and what the work calls for. Specific dimensions will be agreed to before creative work starts.

Framing is not included, as each collector’s space and preferences differ. We’re happy to recommend trusted framing partners or arrange custom framing for an additional fee upon request.

Commissions begin at $20,000. Payment follows a milestone schedule outlined in the Commissioned Art Contract:

• Initial Deposit – 10% (non-refundable): Due upon acceptance. This secures your place in Daeu’s calendar.
• Final Payment – 90%: Due upon completion, after you’ve had the opportunity to view the finished work. If you choose to move forward, the balance is due before delivery. If not, there is no further obligation—the artwork remains with the artist.

We accept major credit cards and ACH bank transfers. Payment instructions are provided once your commission is accepted. There is a convenience fee of 3% for using credit cards.

Once complete, you’ll have the opportunity to view the piece. If you choose to move forward, the final payment is due before delivery. If you decide not to proceed, there is no further obligation and the artwork remains with Daeu and you part as friends.

Select commissioned works may be featured in future daeuArt exhibitions or pop-up shows. If your piece is considered for exhibition, you’ll be notified in advance.

Your piece is professionally packaged and shipped with full insurance. Shipping costs are calculated based on your location and provided separately. International shipments may require additional documentation.

You can visit the atelier, but you will not be able to see your piece. Part of the daeuArt commission experience is the element of discovery. The work unfolds privately, and you won’t see it until the final reveal.

A portion of every commission is donated to the daeuArt Foundation, which provides art supplies, musical instruments, and creative resources to children in underserved communities.