Wallpaper - Shark Smile

Our Shark Smile wallpaper brings together an expressive, painted shark motif set against an energetic mosaic backdrop of multicoloured brush dab squares. Created by Jeanette Vertentes, the composition pairs fluid, painterly brushwork across the aquamarine and deep blue body of the shark with a lively field of yellow, pink, orange, and blue dabs. What we particularly like is the playful personality of the central subject combined with the dynamic rhythm of the background pattern. Produced to your exact wall dimensions, our made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers are easy to hang and feature a subtle physical texture in the paper.

In the room

Because the design features a large, dynamic central subject, we think it works best on a wider, uninterrupted feature wall where the full profile of the shark has room to stretch out. In a children's bedroom, playroom, or teenage room, placing the mural behind a bed or low toy storage allows the colourful mosaic backdrop to fill the upper eye level without being obscured. We also see this working exceptionally well in a bright bathroom or an eclectic living room, where the bold ocean theme can act as an energetic focal point.

Styling it

Given the vivid palette and graphic presence of the artwork, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively simple and let the wall carry the room's energy.

• Choose painted furniture in soft off-white, light grey, or deep navy to anchor the room without competing with the lively background.
• Pick up one or two accent tones from the mosaic, such as warm yellow or muted coral, through cushions, throws, or decorative ceramics to create subtle visual continuity.
• Maintain simple window dressings and neutral light wood or plain tiled flooring so the room remains balanced and uncluttered.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on rich aquamarine blues, cobalt, and soft turquoise on the shark, surrounded by small flecks of sunny yellow, coral pink, bright orange, lavender, and sky blue. For adjacent painted walls, we suggest pulling out a crisp, neutral white or a soft, pale sky blue to let the mural stand out. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping space, a deep navy or dark ocean teal on adjoining walls provides a dramatic, cohesive frame for the vibrant palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Choosing custom-sized wall murals helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, have a subtle physical structure in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.