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The Secret Spot by Petra Meikle

A statement wall art large piece inspired by the secluded reef coves and hidden blue pools along the coast of the Great Barrier Reef near where I live. These are the places you stumble upon by boat, by memory, or by chance — where the water shifts from pale turquoise to deep ocean blue, and you feel, for a moment, as though the whole world has fallen quiet around you. This is large wall art blue in every sense of the phrase, created to bring that feeling of breath, openness, and stillness into a space — especially when chosen as art for new home styling or above a bed in a peaceful bedroom.

The composition reflects a shoreline curve where the reef shelf drops away into deeper water. Soft white sand appears just beneath the surface, contrasted by rich layers of cobalt, indigo, and lagoon blue. There are gentle wave forms that arc towards the shore, and fine, reef-like textures that catch the light — subtle metallic warmth suggesting coral heads, tidal rocks, and underwater structures. The blues are not a single flat colour, but shifting, layered, and alive — like the real ocean, they hold both clarity and depth.

There is a sense of solitude here — the feeling of being somewhere quiet and untouched, where the tides move slowly and time feels suspended. It’s a painting made to invite calm, reflection, and a softness in the room, while still holding visual strength from across a space. As you move closer, the detail grows more intricate — delicate channels, subtle colour transitions, and fine patterns that reveal the “secret” nature of the place, just like the reef itself: serene from afar, endlessly complex up close.

🎥 Tip: For the best viewing experience, watch the close-up video of this artwork on YouTube. It’s the best way to see the fine detail, texture, and finish — whether satin, glossy, or resin-coated.
To view it clearly, switch your YouTube settings to 1080p HD (click the ⚙️ icon). This allows you to see the true colour depth, sheen, and layered surface just as it appears in person.

Crafted with intense pigmented inks, this work showcases natural reef-like formations created by the chemical reactions between layered mixed media. It’s a textured coastal wall art piece that brings movement, stillness, and simplicity into perfect balance.

Signed on the side, this artwork is multi-directional and ready to hang. It’s inspired by the ever-changing tides and tranquil waters of the Great Barrier Reef—an environment I’m lucky to call home. I use experimental tools including rods, air guns, blow torches, and gravity to guide the flow, sculpting my paintings with layered materials on board.