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Curated by Lee, Interior Designer
A tiny golden bird perched on the back of a whale is, objectively, the most serene friendship in the animal kingdom. This watercolor whale illustration captures exactly that moment, soft and still, like the world slowed down just long enough to notice it.
The whale artwork is rendered in cool blue-grey tones with loose, hand-painted spots and a gentle spout of water curving upward. The little yellow bird sits right in the middle of it all, warm against the cool palette, grounding the whole composition with a quiet sense of charm. Together they float against a bare cream background, no clutter, nothing competing.
It is the kind of ocean animal art print that makes a nursery feel calm without feeling cold. The muted tones work beautifully in a nautical nursery wall decor scheme, but it holds its own just as well in a soft, nature-themed kids' bedroom or a playroom that does not take itself too seriously.
This is a print that grows with a child, not one they outgrow by Tuesday. The watercolor whale illustration has enough stillness for a newborn's room and enough personality to keep earning its place on the wall for years after.
We're happy to offer free customization so your artwork feels just right for your space.
Customization examples include:
Please reach out before placing your order with your customization details. We'll review and confirm everything with you before printing. Learn more here.
Every piece is made with care, intention, and attention to detail.
Not in love with your artwork? You have 30 days from delivery to return it.
Buyer covers return shipping for:
We cover return shipping if:
To start a return, please contact us within 30 days of delivery.
Every print is built to last. Pick the presentation that matches your room.
A timeless, gallery-inspired way to showcase artwork with warmth and balance.
A modern presentation that adds texture and dimension.
A flexible option if you already have a frame or prefer styling your own way.
The Original
Made for Her
Make it yours,
Maybe it's the color. Maybe it's the character. Maybe you just need it bigger. Whatever it is, you're not stuck with "close enough."
See those two girls? Same print, same cat, same golden afternoon light. But one parent wanted darker hair, a purple shirt, and a fluffier cat. Done, done, and done.
We customize colors, characters, sizes, and combinations built around your child's room and no one else's. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll send a free digital proof before anything gets printed.
And if nothing in the store is quite it, we also start from a blank page. Fill out a short form with what you have in mind, and we'll get back to you with options. Every custom request, whether a tweak or a new design, is free of charge.
Meet the designer,
I'm a mom and an interior designer. One of those jobs pays. Both of them are why this store exists.
I started Teepee Joy because I kept seeing the same thing: parents who cared deeply about their kid's room, staring at a screen full of options that all looked the same. Generic prints, questionable quality, zero personality.
Every piece in this store is one I'd hang in my own home. I pick with a designer's eye and a parent's gut. If it looks like it belongs in a dentist's waiting room, it doesn't make the cut.
And if a print is close but not quite right, we customize. Colors, characters, sizes - built around your child's room and no one else's. Your wall, your kid, your colors.
Yes, and not just the colors. If a print is close but not quite right, we can adjust colors, swap characters, change sizes, or create new combinations built around your child's room and no one else's. No extra charge. No awkward back-and-forth. Just art that looks like it was made for your wall, because it was.
Contact us with your design pick and what you have in mind. We'll send a free digital proof before printing.
8x10 / 8x12 - Perfect for a shelf, nightstand, or small accent. Works well in a grouping.
12x16 / 12x18 / 16x20 - A versatile mid-size. Great paired with other prints in a set.
18x24 / 16x24 - A popular choice that works well above the crib or a dresser.
20x30 and up - Larger impact for a feature wall or a bigger piece of furniture.
Depends on what you choose. Our framed prints arrive ready to hang with hardware included, no trip to the frame shop needed. Canvas prints are gallery-wrapped and also ready to hang. Fine art prints are ready to frame in any standard frame.
If you want zero hassle, go framed or canvas. If you already have a frame you love, a fine art print is the way.
That's the whole idea. Every print in this store was chosen to grow with your child. No cartoon characters that expire at age three. No trends that date by next season. This is art that works in the nursery, survives the toddler years, and still looks right when your kid starts having opinions about their own room.
We print on premium paper with professional-grade inks, so the colors come out rich, vibrant, and true to what you see on screen. That said, every screen displays color a little differently. If you're particular about an exact shade (and we respect that), request a custom color match and we'll send a digital proof for your approval before anything gets printed. No surprises.
We designed our sets to make this easy. Every set (whether it's two, three, four, or six pieces) comes in the same size, and each print was made to sit beside the next. No mismatched frames, no guessing which sizes go where. For a two or three piece set, hang them in a row with 2-3 inches between each frame. For a four or six piece set, arrange them in two rows.
Hang the center piece at eye level (about 57 inches from the floor). If you're going above a crib or dresser, leave 6-8 inches between the furniture and the bottom of the frame.
A traditional mixed-size gallery wall can work in a living room or hallway, but for a nursery or kids' room, a coordinated same-size set gives you a cleaner, more intentional look with a lot less headache.
All orders are printed to order and ship within 2-7 business days. Standard delivery takes 2-4 business days after dispatch. You'll receive a tracking email as soon as your order ships.
Need it sooner? Contact us and we'll see what we can do.
We offer 30-day returns on all undamaged, unaltered items. If something isn't right, contact us with your order number and we'll make it right, whether that's a reprint, exchange, or full refund. Custom and personalized orders are final sale unless the item arrives damaged or incorrect.
