The Painted Shoal

Bring bold coastal colour and hand-drawn character to your walls with The Painted Shoal, a vibrant composition of seven patterned fish in rich ocean-inspired tones.

Each fish is individually detailed with playful dots, scales, stripes and geometric markings in burnt orange, coral red, golden ochre, teal and deep navy. Arranged in a clean vertical shoal and framed by an expressive black striped border, this colourful fish art print feels part vintage marine illustration, part contemporary folk art.

The warm cream background keeps the palette balanced, allowing the intricate fish to take centre stage without overwhelming your space. Inspired by coastal markets, seaside holidays and the colour of life beside the ocean, The Painted Shoal brings a distinctly relaxed, collected feel to modern South African interiors.

Seven fish. One seriously colourful shoal.

Why You’ll Love It

• Full of Character: Seven individually patterned fish create a richly detailed artwork with plenty to discover.
• Bold Coastal Colour: Teal, navy, coral, red and ochre introduce warmth and energy while still feeling sophisticated.
• Statement Border: The hand-drawn black striped frame gives the piece a graphic, contemporary edge.
• Framed or Unframed: Choose a ready-to-hang framed artwork or an unframed print to style in your own frame.
• Perfect for Ocean Lovers: A distinctive choice for coastal homes, seafood lovers, fishermen and anyone drawn to colourful marine art.

Styling Ideas

• Hang in a kitchen or dining room for a lively coastal focal point.
• Pair with natural oak, linen and woven textures to balance the strong colour.
• Use the navy, teal or burnt-orange tones as accents elsewhere in the room.
• Style alongside coral, shell and sea-life prints for an eclectic coastal gallery wall.

Product Specifications

• Style: Fish Art Print / Coastal Wall Art / Colourful Marine Art / Folk Art Fish Print
• Vibe: Vibrant, Playful, Coastal and Eclectic
• Colours: Deep Navy, Teal, Burnt Orange, Coral Red, Golden Ochre, Black and Warm Cream
• Framing: Available Framed or Unframed
• Ideal For: Kitchens, Dining Rooms, Living Rooms, Beach Houses, Holiday Homes, Guesthouses and Coastal Interiors

Bring colour, movement and a little seaside personality to your walls. Choose your preferred size and framing option and make The Painted Shoal part of your home.

Shipping & Delivery

Posters Only: Arrive in 3–5 business days.
Framed Posters: Arrive in 7–14 business days.

Scale illustration with a 200 cm-wide sofa. Orange rectangles show print size, excluding frames. Landscape prints use the same dimensions rotated. Measure your wall before choosing.

Fine Art Print: Professionally Giclée printed on Felix Schoeller True Fibre 200gsm fine-art paper.

Paper: Smooth off-white alpha-cellulose paper with a refined matte, subtly textured surface.

Print quality: Designed for pin-sharp detail, vivid colours, high colour consistency and a wide colour gamut.

Permanence: Felix Schoeller True Fibre meets ISO 9706 permanence criteria.

Production: Printed in South Africa.

Sizes: A4 (210 × 297 mm), A3 (297 × 420 mm), A2 (420 × 594 mm), A1 (594 × 841 mm).

Framing: Choose unframed, or a ready-to-hang wood frame in Black, Natural Wood, Walnut, White or Oak.

Frame material: Wood.

Framed dimensions: The listed A-size refers to the artwork/print size. Overall framed dimensions vary slightly depending on the frame profile.

Black November: Buy 3+ eligible unframed prints for 30% off and free standard South African delivery. Ends 30 November, 23:59 SAST.

Unframed prints: Usually arrive within 3–5 business days.

Framed artworks: Usually arrive within 7–14 business days. Frames are excluded from this offer.

Regular free SA delivery over R1,999 remains available.