Petra Meikle Wall Art
Petra Meikle Wall Art
Some artists paint the ocean. Petra Meikle De Vlas paints what it feels like to be in it. As a Far North Queensland artist based near Cairns, Petra’s work is an ode to those clear, electric waters up north. The kind that make you stop mid-sentence and squint like, “Wait… is that really the colour?” That Coral Sea inspiration is the heartbeat of her practice, with her Cairns art studio sitting just 15 nautical miles from the Great Barrier Reef.
Above the Shallows
From $59.99Above the Shallows by Petra Meikle feels like a bird’s-eye glimpse of the coastline, where deep ocean blue rolls into bright turquoise water and soft white shallows. The sweeping abstract composition has plenty of movement, with fluid marbling and scattered flecks of warm gold that catch the eye without taking over. It sits beautifully in […]
Azure Escape
From $175.99Azure Escape by Petra Meikle is an abstract take on the shoreline, where deep cobalt and inky navy flow through soft icy blue and misty white like water carving through rock and reef. The composition sits low and wide, with branching, coral-like textures spreading across the surface and pockets of metallic silver bringing a quiet […]
Blue Haven Reef
From $175.99Blue Haven Reef by Petra Meikle is an abstract coastal piece that feels like an aerial glimpse of clear water meeting reef and shoreline. Flowing layers of icy blue, turquoise and deep navy move across the composition, with shimmering touches of warm gold adding contrast and a little lift. The fluid textures have a marbled, […]
Bondi Beach Break Away Reef
From $159.99Bondi Beach Break Away Reef by Petra Meikle captures the shoreline from above, where foamy surf folds into clear ocean water and soft sand. The composition feels fluid and modern, with the wave cutting diagonally across the artwork and drawing your eye straight in. Rich teal, deep blue and bright turquoise shift through the water, […]
Deliverance
From $59.99Deliverance by Petra Meikle has the calm, airy feel of an abstract coastline seen from above, with a sweeping band of inky navy and smoky blue cutting through soft white, seafoam and pale mineral green. The composition moves diagonally across the piece, which gives it energy without feeling busy. There is a lovely sense of […]
Jade Waters
From $59.99Jade Waters by Petra Meikle has the calm, drifting feel of an aerial shoreline, where milky sand tones melt into soft aqua, seafoam and deeper teal. Along one side, inky blue-green depth is scattered with warm flecks that read like mineral shimmer, giving the abstract composition movement and a little drama without feeling heavy. It […]
Journey
From $59.99Journey by Petra Meikle is an abstract aerial-style piece that feels like a quiet meeting of water, shoreline and mineral earth. Soft turquoise and sea blue drift through the composition, layered with misty sage, sandy stone, off-white and deeper inky patches that add depth. The textured metallic-looking passages give it a beautiful sense of movement, […]
Maritime Majesty
From $175.99Maritime Majesty by Petra Meikle feels like an aerial glimpse of the coastline, where deep navy water gives way to bright turquoise shallows and soft white foam. The composition sweeps diagonally across the piece, creating movement without feeling busy. Inky black details and fine speckled textures add depth, while the lighter areas bring a calm, […]
Midnight Motion
From $59.99Midnight Motion by Petra Meikle is an abstract piece that feels fluid, airy and quietly dramatic all at once. Soft white and misty grey sweep across the composition like drifting water or cloud, while deep navy and smoky blue add depth and movement. Flecks and veils of warm gold catch the eye without taking over, […]
Mysteries of the Marsh
From $59.99Mysteries of the Marsh by Petra Meikle is an abstract aerial-style piece that feels part estuary, part tide map, part beautiful mystery. Flowing white channels cut through deep indigo, inky navy and smoky blue-grey, with soft hints of olive and moss adding an earthy edge. The composition has a wonderful sense of movement, like water […]
New Salt Water Passage
From $59.99New Salt Water Passage by Petra Meikle captures the feeling of looking down over a winding coastal inlet, where deep ocean blue cuts through soft aqua and milky turquoise like water moving over sandbanks. Sandy beige and earthy golden patches add contrast and give the piece a grounded, natural texture, while the fluid marbling and […]
Ocean’s Embrace
From $59.99Ocean’s Embrace by Petra Meikle is an abstract take on the sea, with flowing forms that feel like an aerial view of deep water meeting soft foam and shifting tide lines. Layers of inky navy, rich cobalt, bright turquoise and misty white move through the piece in a loose vertical composition, giving it depth and […]
Reef Resonance
From $59.99Reef Resonance by Petra Meikle is a striking piece of abstract wall art with a strong coastal feel. Pools of deep cobalt and electric blue drift through softer aqua and seafoam tones, while dense veils of warm metallic texture spread across the surface like coral, tide lines or reef formations seen from above. The composition […]
Sea Life
From $59.99Sea Life by Petra Meikle is a fresh, fluid abstract that feels like an aerial glimpse of reef, tide and sea spray all at once. Soft aqua, bright turquoise and pale ice blue drift across the surface, while scattered earthy brown and inky speckling add depth and a lovely sense of movement. The composition has […]
Subtle Sea Echo
From $59.99Subtle Sea Echo by Petra Meikle is an abstract coastal piece that feels calm from the first glance. Soft aqua and turquoise drift through the lower half, while smoky charcoal, misty white and sandy taupe create a shoreline-like sweep across the top. The composition has a fluid, organic movement, with speckled texture and blurred edges […]
Sunlit Reef
From $59.99Sunlit Reef by Petra Meikle is a striking piece of ocean & coastal wall art that feels like a reef seen from above, where deep water gives way to shimmering shallows. Rich cobalt and electric blue sweep across the composition, layered with pale icy blue, soft white and flecks of sandy gold that catch the […]
Tidal Rhythms
From $159.99Tidal Rhythms by Petra Meikle is a striking abstract that captures the pull and movement of water without spelling it out. Deep navy and electric cobalt sweep through the centre, softened by misty white, pale aqua and touches of sandy stone that feel like sea foam meeting shoreline. The fluid composition has a lovely sense […]
Turquoise Tranquility
From $59.99Turquoise Tranquility by Petra Meikle has the calm, fluid feel of looking down into clear coastal water, where soft currents and shifting sandbanks create an abstract, dreamlike scene. Bright aqua and turquoise flow into deeper blue, with hints of sea green and fine sandy flecks that add texture and movement without making the piece feel […]
Turquoise Whispering
From $59.99Turquoise Whispering by Petra Meikle is an abstract ocean & coastal wall art piece that feels like a quiet aerial glimpse of reef and shoreline. Pools of bright turquoise, aqua and seafoam drift into soft white and pale icy blue, with deeper inky accents adding shape and depth through the centre. The composition has a […]
Wonders of the Wild
From $59.99Wonders of the Wild by Petra Meikle is a striking piece of abstract wall art with an organic, almost aerial feel, like a river system or wild coastline seen from above. Deep moss, olive and forest green move through soft white, smoky grey and pale sage, with touches of sandy cream that give the whole […]
From Observation to Canvas: The Art of Coastal Living
Her Great Barrier Reef art has a way of bringing the clarity of open water indoors. You get tidal movement art, abstract water scenes, and that calm-meets-energy vibe you normally only find after a beach swim and a deep exhale.
If you’ve been hunting for Australian coastal wall art you can genuinely be proud of, you’re in the right place.
Living in Far North Queensland changes your eyesight a bit. You start noticing the small stuff. The way the tide drags light across the surface. The sudden shift from teal to navy. The little foamy edge where the shoreline breaks and reforms.
Petra has spent years watching those details and translating them into contemporary Australian art that works in real homes, not just gallery walls. Her goal is simple: create an invigorating atmosphere that adds movement to modern Australian interiors, without turning your living room into a theme park.
That’s why her pieces feel so at home in modern coastal interior design. They read as ocean, but they’re not literal. They’re expressive. They’re mixed media ocean art that sits comfortably with clean lines, neutral furniture, and a space that wants to feel lighter.
If you already lean coastal, you’ll probably love pairing her work with our ocean and coastal wall art range for that breezy, finished look.
Beyond the Brush: Petra’s Artistic Techniques
Petra’s process is part science experiment, part sea spell. She uses textural mixed media techniques to create depth, light, and those reef-like patterns that make you lean in for a closer look.
Mimicking Nature With Unconventional Tools
This is where it gets fun.
Instead of relying on brushes alone, Petra uses tools that mimic the elements themselves. Blowtorches become the sun. Hairdryers act like wind. Spray bottles play the role of rain. And tilting the board creates the pull and release of tides.
It’s physical, unpredictable, and beautifully controlled chaos. The result is tidal movement art that looks like it’s still shifting, even after it’s framed and on your wall.
If you love this kind of energy, you might also like our abstract ocean art collection, especially if your style is “coastal, but make it modern”.
Texture and Depth
A lot of Petra’s signature look comes down to layering. Think luminous seas built through inks and pigments, then disrupted in just the right places. You’ll often see white reticulation along the shoreline, mimicking reef shelves, sand bars, and that foamy edge where land and water meet.
It’s the kind of textural mixed media finish that gives her work dimension, even when you’re looking at it from across the room. It also means her prints don’t feel flat or lifeless. They hold their own next to timber, stone, linen, and all the other textures you’ve got going on at home.
If you’re drawn to blue tones that feel clean, not cold, take a peek at our blue wall art and blue and green pieces too.
As Seen on The Block: "Reef Magic" and National Recognition
If Petra’s name rings a bell, there’s a good chance you saw her work on TV.
Her Reef Magic painting was featured on The Block in 2019, appearing in Jesse and Mel’s winning living room. Yep, that room. The one everyone tried to screenshot for “inspo” and then pretended they didn’t.
It’s a solid nod to how well her work fits modern interiors. Bold, but not bossy. Coastal, but still polished. It’s also why you’ll often see her pieces mentioned alongside The Block Shop art style trends, where the goal is a space that feels elevated but still liveable.
If your walls are currently giving “we moved in six months ago and never got around to it”, this is your gentle nudge.
How to Style Petra Meikle De Vlas Prints in Your Home
Petra’s work is versatile, but styling still matters. A few good choices can take it from “nice print” to “wow, the whole room makes sense now”.
Choosing the Right Size and Frame
Start with scale. Petra’s abstract water scenes look incredible in larger sizes because you can actually see the layers and movement doing their thing.
A-sizes are a great place to begin, from A4 up to A0. An A1 can work as a focal point above a sofa or bed. A2 sizes are brilliant for hallways, stair landings, or that awkward wall you keep ignoring.
Framing changes the mood too:
– Natural oak floating frames add warmth and softness, especially if you’ve got timber furniture or warm whites.
– Matte white frames feel fresh and airy.
– Matte black frames add definition, great for crisp, modern spaces.
If you’re styling a bigger wall, you might also consider going oversized with large format canvas prints for that gallery feel without the fuss. And if you’re building out a space room-by-room, our living room wall art and entry hall pieces can help you match the vibe.
Harmonising With Coastal Palettes
Petra’s blue and teal palettes are the hero here. Teal, aqua, navy, seafoam, all those ocean notes that make a room feel cooler and calmer without going sterile.
They pair beautifully with natural materials like:
– linen, cushions, curtains, bedding
– timber, oak, ash, walnut
– stone, travertine, marble, terrazzo
– soft neutrals, cream, sand, warm white
If your home leans Hamptons style decor, her work fits right in. Picture white walls, light timber, textured throws, and a piece that feels like an open window to the coast.
Want to lean into colour a little more? Layer it with other ocean-friendly shades like greens and aquas. Our green wall art is a great companion, and if you’re feeling brave, in a good way, browse our colourful art for pieces that still play nicely with coastal tones.
Also, don’t forget orientation. These pieces look amazing as horizontals above a sofa, or as a vertical moment in a narrow nook. If you’re shopping with placement in mind, our landscape orientation wall art collection is worth a scroll.
Quality Materials and Thoughtful Finishes
A beautiful artwork deserves a proper finish. That’s why our Australian-made wall art is produced with quality materials that are built to last, without adding drama to your walls later.
Our framed poster prints are produced at 300 PPI on 250gsm satin photo paper for sharp detail, beautiful colour depth, and a smooth, polished finish. Canvas options are printed on 380gsm premium satin canvas using HP Latex printing for rich colour and strong detail.
Framing options are made in Australia and available in black, white, or oak timber finishes for framed poster prints, while framed canvas prints are available in oak, white, or black. Each framed poster print sits behind high-clarity glass for a clean, refined look.
Framed and canvas options arrive ready to hang, so getting them on the wall is refreshingly straightforward. We also offer free shipping on all orders Australia-wide, and PayPal Pay in 4 is available if you want to split things up.
If you’re after a fine art photography alternative that still brings calm, depth, and colour into your space, you can also explore our photography wall art alongside Petra’s more painterly style.
Bring the Ocean Home
Petra Meikle De Vlas captures something a bit hard to explain, but easy to feel. Her work holds the mood of the reef, the pull of tides, and the shifting light of the Coral Sea, all in one piece.
If you want coastal wall art Australia-wide that feels immersive and alive, her prints are a brilliant place to start. It’s contemporary Australian art that doesn’t shout, but it also doesn’t disappear.
Just the right kind of ocean energy, ready whenever you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Her Reef Magic painting appeared on The Block in 2019, featured in Jesse and Mel’s winning living room.
Our framed poster prints are produced at 300 PPI on 250gsm satin photo paper, while canvas options are printed on 380gsm premium satin canvas using HP Latex printing for rich colour and strong detail.
Our framed pieces are finished in durable timber frames and are available in black, white, or oak depending on the format.
Petra uses liquid paints and pigments with unconventional tools like blowtorches, hairdryers, spray bottles, and tilted boards to mimic sun, wind, rain, and tides.
Framed and canvas options arrive ready to hang. Rolled prints are supplied unframed.