18 Australian Artists Whose Work You Can Still Buy for Less Than $1000

1. Adam Leng

First Nations artist Adam Leng has a penchant for creating hypnotic graphic patterns that are woven together in various colour combinations. Adam’s artworks all feature three meandering lines. "One is the individual, one is country, and one is the ancestors,” he says.

Follow Adam on Instagram @adam.leng.

Take a tour of Adam Leng's home.

Shop Adam's work via his website, here.

3. Adrianne Dimitrakakis

From Bali to Ibiza, Adrianne's bold illustrations celebrate the good life, bringing colour and sunshine to any space. "I describe it as ‘nostalgic travel art’, like a vintage worn mural you’d see while passing through some random town while travelling," she says.

Follow Adrianne on Instagram @atlas________atlas

Take a tour of Adrianne's studio.

Shop Adrianne's work via her website here.

5. Lauren Freestone

Wiradjuri artist Lauren Freestone crafts modern pieces that honour the inherent colours of the Australian landscape. She taps into the wealth of storytelling traditions and uses different mediums to creatively capture the textures and colours of Country.

Follow Lauren on Instagram @freestone_art

Take a tour of Lauren's home.

Shop Lauren's work via her website here.

7. Harley & J

Jaz Meier's playful and much-loved creations are inspired by the natural world, the female form, and a combination of '60s and '70s psychedelic music posters. Each artwork is usually a mix of warm and earthy hues, paisley prints, florals and motifs of the sun and moon, which work together to create a nostalgic vibe.

Follow Jaz on Instagram @harleyandj.

Shop Jaz's work via her website, here. 

9. Gemma Bamforth

Artist and designer Gemma Bamforth says she’s still fine-tuning her style, and frankly, we’re here for it. From pared-back line drawings to intricate paintings, Gemma’s range as an artist is part of what makes her so talented. In her career so far, Gemma has worked with some world-class clients including the ultra-chic bakery Crema, the coveted restaurant Heather Bar, and, of course, Bed Threads.

Follow Gemma on Instagram @gemmabamforth_.

Take a tour of Gemma's home.

11. Brigitte Grant

Brigitte Grant's work captures a decidedly Mediterranean state of mind. Many of these vibrant vignettes depict images of lemon trees, decorative pottery, seafood plates, and summer tipples, transporting you straight to a coastal European town.

Follow Brigitte on Instagram @bg.studio__

Take a tour of Brigitte's home.

Shop Brigitte's work via her website here.

13. Alexandria J Park

Alexandria’s Instagram gives an insight into her dreamy world, filled with paintings and stylish interiors. Her art delivers everything from surrealist viewpoints of European beach scenes to simple but abstract depictions of faces. Everything she created is rendered in soft, muted shades with bright, punchy accents of colour.

Follow Alexandria on Instagram @alexandriapark_

15. Brittany Ferns

Newcastle-based artist Brittany Ferns, takes inspiration from her surrounding landscapes. She captures everyday moments with a penchant for realism, featuring street vendors, people, and the simple beauty of flowers in her immediate environment.

Follow Brittany on Instagram @brittany.ferns.

Shop Brittany's collection via her website, here. 

17. Phoebe Stone

Sometimes, simple subjects are the best kind, which is exactly what Phoebe Stone proves in here artworks. She pays homage to the simple yet essential kitchen items that accompany countless meals prepared for loved ones, such as a well-worn knife handle and a summer jug for a refreshing lemonade, each evoking memories of shared moments in glorious weather.

Follow Phoebe on Instagram.

Shop Phoebe's artworks here.