Art & Patterns
Bringing the beauty of outside in
I am an artist and Surface Pattern Designer living on the coast in Nelson, New Zealand. Working mainly in gouache I like to capture not only the beauty but also the feeling of being in the ocean, on the beach and in nature.
If you love relaxed holiday vibes, memories and connection to the beauty of the ocean and nature, my work is for you
For Brands
SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNS
Collaborations & Licensing
WORK TOGETHER
Fine Art
PRINTS & ORIGINALS
Home decor
Wallpaper
Textiles
Accessories
Stationery
Hand Painted Designs For Brands and Product Makers
I create artwork and surface patterns inspired by the places, creatures and moments that make us feel most alive. From the freedom of being in the ocean to the joy of a tropical escape, the wonder of wildlife or the simple beauty of a garden, every collection begins with a story.
Designed to bring not only the beauty of nature, but also colour and a sense of place into everyday life. My artwork is for people who want their surroundings to feel personal, joyful, and connected to the natural world.
For brands, those stories become distinctive collections of patterns and imagery that give customers a feeling, a story and a world they want to be part of on your products.
If you’re looking for artwork that sets you apart from the crowd, I'd love to hear from you.
Ocean Art Prints
Art PRINT
Sunlit Shallows is a study of light moving across clear, shallow water. The shifting blues, turquoise and sea greens, the fragments of sunlight beneath the surface, and the quiet rhythm of water in motion. Each painting captures a different interpretation of that fleeting moment when sunlight meets the sea.
This PRINT is Seaglass Surf
Sea Glass Surf explores the softer side of the shallows, with layers of blue, turquoise and muted green. Pale marks drift across the surface like sunlight reaching the sea floor, creating a quiet, painterly study of colour, light and water.
Subtle yet expressive, these works are designed to bring a sense of calm, space, and coastal stillness into the home.
Print of original gouache painting
LIMITED EDITION — 40 ONLY
Each print is individually numbered, and hand-signed by Vikki Ambrose.
Only 40 prints will be produced from this original artwork. Once the edition is sold, no further limited-edition prints will be made.
Each print is produced on archival-quality paper to preserve the depth and delicacy of the original artwork, and is unframed.
Art Print
There’s something wonderfully peaceful about watching a turtle glide through clear, sunlit water, completely unhurried, completely at home.
Ocean Wanderer captures that feeling of slowing down and simply being in the moment. A sea turtle drifts through layers of turquoise and blue, surrounded by the gentle movement and light of the ocean. Inspired by those quiet underwater encounters that make you forget everything else for a while, this artwork brings a little of that sense of freedom, calm and connection to the sea into your home.
Printed as a limited edition of 40, each print is made to be enjoyed for years to come as a little reminder to pause, breathe and let the ocean take you somewhere.
Details
Limited edition of 40
Giclée fine art print
Printed on archival-quality fine art paper
Numbered, and signed by Vikki Ambrose
Ships carefully packaged to protect your artwork
Ocean Wanderer is part of the Sunlit Shallows collection — a series inspired by the movement, light and feeling of being in the water.
Art Print
Turquoise Drift captures that wonderful feeling of surrendering to the water, when you stop moving, let yourself float and for a moment nothing else matters.
Suspended beneath the sunlight, the figure becomes part of the shifting turquoise water around her. There is no destination and no urgency; just the feeling of being completely present in the moment.
For a home Turquoise Drift brings a sense of freedom, stillness and relaxation to the room with the feeling of being in the water, something personal that can transport you back to your own favourite moments by the sea.
The ocean’s turquoise palette makes it a natural focal point for bedrooms, living spaces and relaxed coastal interiors.
Hand painted with gouache.
LIMITED EDITION — 40 ONLY
Each print is individually numbered, and hand-signed by Vikki Ambrose.
Only 40 prints will be produced from this original artwork. Once the edition is sold, no further limited-edition prints will be made.
Each print is produced on archival-quality paper to preserve the depth and delicacy of the original artwork, and is unframed.
Behind the Work
I am an artist, surface pattern designer and environmental/coastal marine scientist. Every design I make comes from a spark of inspiration from my own lived experiences, living by the sea, scientific work and travel. I create surface pattern designs that reflect the ocean, coastal living and tropical escapes, providing that feeling of being there, connection to place and memories of having been there
With a background in environmental and marine science, my Art always has a story behind it, drawn from sunlit shorelines, salt air, and the rhythm of the ocean. Designs to bring those connections, memories and a sense being there for your products.
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