Ceramic Lamp Bases & Commission Oil Paintings
Custom Orders
At Bowerbird Collections we celebrate individuality, and we welcome custom orders on our hand-made ceramic lamps and commissioned oil paintings where the options are near limitless.
Bring your unique vision to life and find the perfect piece that fits your specific needs with a custom order today.
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LAMP BASESHear from our community
Ceramic Lamp Reviews
Vivienne M.
"I was amazed at the quality and range of bases and shades - and immediately bought a new one. Taking it home it looked so good that I ought another the same and then went back for more!"
Sophia V.
"I have purchased two beautiful lamps from Bowerbird Collections recently and I am so happy with them. They both add a splash of colour and fun in the rooms that they are in. The price point is very reasonable, particularly for such good quality and unique pieces from a local business."
Evelyn J.
"So delighted with our beautiful lamp bases and shades, tassels and matching linen pillowcases....true little works of art that have elevated the look of our bedroom. Thank you for your talent Bowerbird!"
Meet the maker
Bowerbird Collections Founder, Peta Sweetman, is the skilled artisan that makes our signature ceramic lamp bases.
As an Interior Designer, Peta appreciates bespoke artistry and functional design. She started her ceramic journey in 1994, making tiles and slab art. She progressed to making lamps and has developed her own glazes over the last 30 years.
Peta continues to refine her art and enjoys exploring new glaze combinations.
"I love beautiful design in everyday life. And I am a creator who appreciates the subtitles of colour and curves."
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ART PORTFOLIO
Meet the Artist
Bowerbird Collections Co-Founder, Ellie Sweetman, is the talented artist who paints the original artwork in our botanical textile prints.
With a Bachelors in Fine Arts and over 13 years of professional practice, Ellie is a well established Brisbane based artist. As well as painting florals, landscapes and still life's Ellie is a gifted portrait painter.
"Portraiture captivates me. There's an extra level of precision needed to capture the likeness of a subject. If my brushstrokes are out by 1mm the portrait won't look like the person anymore. And that challenge is what intrigues me."
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Commission Portrait Reviews
Laura T.
"Honestly, I wish I had commissioned paintings by Ellie sooner. She captured the spirit of each person in the portraits so beautifully. She patiently guided me through the process of choosing reference photos, canvas sizes/ material, and her painting process. I highly recommend Ellie!"
Ron Q.
"I commissioned 3 portraits of my wife at 3 different time points. Ellie captured her spirit. Making them alive in a creative way. She was able to express the personality of the subject in the paintings."
Leslie K.
"I have always been over the moon with Ellie's art. She has thus far painted four paintings of our family. The way she can make a family member seem so true in such an impressionist way is fantastic. I would highly recommend her work and am planning to ask her to paint another one. "
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Custom Order FAQs
Peta hand makes every ceramic lamp, and sometimes we have a waiting list. Generally we allow 4-6 weeks to make plus delivery on all custom ceramic lamp orders.
Shipping is not included in the ceramic lamp prices. We carefully wrap and ship Australia-wide with full insurance. International delivery available upon request.
Yes. Peta can custom make any lamp base shape in any glaze colour from our range. Contact us if you have a specific colour you're interested in.
One month is a good minimum time frame estimate. But, it all depends in the size and the complexity of the portrait plus how many commissions are ahead in the queue. If you're on a tight deadline, Ellie is happy to discuss options.