Top 20 Most Popular Art Pieces To Make Your House A Home

4 min Our Blog April 14, 2022

Cornwall is our heart and art is our soul here at Whistlefish.

We simply love art — from the excitement of finding that one special piece that brings your space to life, to the quiet contentment of a picture that completes your room. Every framed print and canvas is handcrafted at our workshop in the heart of Cornwall, infused with care and creativity. When you choose a Whistlefish print, you're not just decorating — you're bringing home a true piece of Cornwall.

20. Bedruthan Steps

The picturesque and unique location of Bedruthan Steps is a sight many people love to remember. With this gorgeous Whistlefish framed artwork you can be transported back to this stunning location in North Cornwall.

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Bedruthan Steps

19. Fistral Beach Travel Print

The surf capital of the UK had to make it into our top 20, this piece by Whistlefish has an essence of a vintage postcard, it pictures swooping gulls, surfers and palm trees in the foreground and is sure to make you feel nostalgic.

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Fistral Beach Cornwall surf gift art print

18. Forget Me Not by Hannah Cole

Cool blues, pastel shades and a trademark dog; this piece is quintessential Hannah Cole.

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Forget me not Hannah Cole dog beach art print

17. I Must Go Down To The Beach by Iris Clelford

This calm, pastel piece will remind you of hot days in summer wandering the coastal path.

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beach art

16. Shoreline Haze I by Iris Clelford

The first canvas of our Top 20. This beautiful abstract piece of artwork by Iris Clelford is made up of relaxing greys, soft blues and mellow white tones to reflect a tranquil mood. There's no wonder why this item is so popular, this is the perfect picture in your home to help manifest a calm and cool vibe.

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beach wall art canvas

Shoreline Haze is also available in different variations and as smaller art prints.

coastal art

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15. Breakers by Hannah Cole

Hand framed in White Wood Grain, deep turquoise breaking waves on big swell days is a sight you're sure to recognise.

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HANNAH COLE ART

Available as small (HC158F), medium (HCI52F) and large (HC150F) sized framed or unframed art prints.

14. Trevone Bay

Trevone Bay is a beautiful cove located approximately 2 miles from Padstow. A glance at this piece each day will take your mind wandering back to summer days.

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trevone bay padstow

13. Shoreline Haze II by Iris Clelford

You can practically smell the salty air and hear the low, rolling billows of the sea just from looking at this canvas.

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Shoreline Haze Iris Clelford ocean waves art canvas Cornwall

12. Crantock Beach

Just around the corner from Newquay and a hop across the Gannel Estuary (when the tide is out) you will arrive at the golden sands of Crantock beach.

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crantock beach art

11. Polzeath Sunset

It's easy to fall in love with the pinks, purples and oranges of a Cornish sunset. With this Polzeath travel print you can be transported back to evenings on the southwest coast each time you look at it.

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Polzeath beach summer surf art print gift Cornwall

10. Kynance Cove Travel Print

This National Trust site is a must-see and it's hard to believe this amazing location is even in the UK. It's even harder to go here and not be absolutely blown away by the awesome landscape—it really is like something out of a Pirates Of The Caribbean film set, especially on a gloriously hot summer's day!

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Kynance Cove Art print Cornwall summer

9. St Ives

St Ives is one of the most talked-about towns in Cornwall. In 2021 it hosted the G7 summit and world leaders, but for most, it's a terrific place to enjoy a relaxing break. St Ives is best known for its art culture, and with this travel print you can take a piece of it home with you.

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st ives art cornwall

8. Cornwall Map by Claire Rossiter

This map of Cornwall is ever so popular. You can also get Claire Rossiter's fun and quirky maps of towns such as Newquay, Truro and Looe. We also sell it as tea towels and tote bags—as the lovely Lucy is accessorising brilliantly in the photo below!

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cornwall map

Claire Rossiter Cornwall tea towel

7. Cornish Lines

This image is any surfer's idea of paradise—just look at that set coming in! A perfect off-shore wind, breaking clean—surf's up!

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surfing in cornwall

cornwall surf

Photo credit: @itsgoodtobehome___.

6. Watergate Bay

This large stretch of sand near Newquay is a popular surf spot with the open bay inviting in some big waves.

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Watergate Bay Cornwall Newquay sea art print

 

Photo credit: @Gettingstuffdoneinheels.

5. Reflections by Hannah Cole

Ship's dog! This little fellow enjoys his own reflection in this bright, summery painting from one of our most popular artists.

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Hannah Cole Reflection dog Cornwall art print

4. Constantine Bay

You can witness some truly breathtaking sunsets on most west-facing beaches in Cornwall and Constantine Bay is one of the best. This stunning art print by Whistlefish really captures a pink sunset like no other!

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CONSTANTINE BAY sunset

 

Photo credit: @my_happy_witney_house.

3. Harlyn Bay II

Harlyn Bay is part of the 'Seven Bays for Seven Days' strip of beaches along the North coast of Padstow. We've created two different travel print designs of Harlyn Bay so you can pick whichever one suits your style best!

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harlyn bay cornwall

 

Photo Credit: @maxineclairedavey.

harlyn bay cornwall

2. Coming Home to Cornwall

This poignant piece captures the warm feeling of returning to Cornwall — whether you're driving back for a weekend, a summer, or forever. The iconic tree-lined view is a symbol of belonging for many and this print evokes that instant sense of 'home'.

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coming home trees art

 

Photo credit: @florence_and_us.

1. Nearly There

There's a subtle difference between our second and first travel prints, although identical in image. Quite often you'll hear the term 'if you know, you know' within the caption of seeing these famous trees.

The 'Coming Home Trees' and 'Nearly There Trees' are a natural landmark along the A30 where everyone local or otherwise recognises as being almost in Cornwall. It's no surprise this particular piece has landed itself as our top seller. For many, these trees are a vision of excitement and adventure to come.

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nearly there trees

Each piece of Whistlefish artwork is a heartfelt tribute to Cornwall — bringing the charm, colour and character of the coast straight into your home.

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