Wallpaper - Bits of Life on Canvas

Our Bits of Life on Canvas wallpaper, created by Jeanette Vertentes, brings a vivid abstract landscape to life through painterly brushwork and expressive colour. The composition balances deep indigo, turquoise, and violet tones along the base with luminous washes of soft pink, golden yellow, and sky blue rising through the centre and upper half. Visible palette-knife strokes and layered paint effects give the impression of light shimmering over water at sunrise or dusk. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, and made to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this mural wallpaper working particularly well as a focal point in a living room, creative home office, or dedicated art studio. Because the artwork features a rich, dense blend of colours and expressive textural marks across the entire surface, it benefits from a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full horizon-like movement can unfold without being heavily broken up by tall furniture.

In an open-plan living space, placing the design behind a sofa or across a main dining wall helps anchor the seating area with bold artistic character. The balance between deeper shades below and airy, brighter tones above naturally draws the eye upwards, giving walls a sense of height and vertical flow.

Styling it

Because the artwork carries so much vibrant movement and pigment, we suggest keeping the surrounding interior relatively grounded to let the wall mural take centre stage.

Pairing the wallpaper with clean-lined furniture in warm wood tones, such as mid-tone oak or teak, provides an organic foundation that balances the energetic brushstrokes. For upholstery and large soft furnishings, we like quiet neutrals like off-white, oat, or muted charcoal, which give the eye a calm place to rest. If you want to introduce subtle decorative accents, simple ceramics or low-sheen metal elements in brushed brass or dark bronze echo the golden yellows and deep violets in the artwork without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper contains an expressive palette combining deep navy, indigo, emerald, and rich violet with accents of coral pink, warm ochre, turquoise, and soft white.

To create a balanced interior, we recommend drawing from the lighter, quieter tones found within the design for your adjoining walls and woodwork. Soft chalky white, warm pale cream, or a very light sky blue create an airy backdrop that lets the mural stand out clearly. If you prefer a more enveloping, dramatic scheme, pulling a deep navy or muted teal from the bottom corners onto adjacent walls or low shelving will create a rich, cohesive feel throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Custom-sizing each order helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard fixed-size wallpaper rolls.

All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper with a subtle physical structure. We offer options designed to suit different homes and living situations, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation, with finishes designed to be straightforward and easy to hang.