Large, atmospheric seascape paintings designed to bring the power and calm of the ocean into your space.

I am Mara Szyp, a Victoria, BC artist creating West Coast landscape paintings, seascapes, and driftwood artworks inspired by the shifting light and natural textures of Vancouver Island.

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Minimalist living room with white sofa, large coastal landscape painting on wall, light curtains, and a glass vase with branches.
Sand Ripples ~ Oil on canvas
Interior room with large landscape painting of a rocky beach and forested coastline on the wall. Open glass doors show a balcony with ocean view. Room has light wood flooring and minimal decor including a potted plant.
Interior scene with a nature painting and a vase of flowers. The painting depicts a serene forest landscape with trees reflecting in water, set against a blue and white sky. Below, there's a wooden table with a white candle, notebook, pencil, and a w
Modern living room with a landscape painting, beige sofa, wooden coffee table, and armchair.
Framed painting of a sunlit forest with trees and a small stream, displayed on a white brick wall above a wooden table with a vase of flowers.
Coastal painted artwork with ocean waves, birds flying overhead, displayed above a wooden table with a wide-brimmed hat, white pitcher, and basket of flowers.
Modern kitchen and dining area with a large canvas painting of a beach and ocean scene on a brick wall. Wood table and bench, glass vase with fruit, wide windows.
Hand painted live edge wooden slices by Mara Szyp displaying Christmas-themed designs including snowmen, Santa Claus, polar bears, and holiday greetings at Makers 2024
If you re interested in a commission contact Mara at art@maraszyp.com
This 12x12 inches oil painting is available through the online gallery at www.maraszyp.com
Mara Szyp has been working on studies and original pieces with orca themes as she has started a partnership with Orca Spirit located at 146 Kingston St. near the home studio where the artist creates. 2025
Sold artwork "Telegraph Cove" during the winter exhibition at Heron Rock Bistro 2025
A modern living room with a large beach landscape painting on the wall. The room features a potted plant, light gray flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and lamp.
Coastal landscape painting with cliffs and ocean on wall above decorative cabinet
Cozy living room with a rustic wooden sofa and table, featuring a landscape painting of a rocky seashore on the wall. A potted orchid and tea set are on the table.
Modern room with a landscape painting of a rocky coastline on the wall, a wooden shelf holding white books, and two metallic vases with branches on the floor.
Painting of a coastal landscape with cliffs, ocean waves, rocks, and a cloudy sky, displayed on a white wall next to a lamp and decorative coral.
Painting of a serene lakeside scene with driftwood, rocks, and gentle water reflections on a colorful sky. Gulls fly above. Decor includes a table with a lamp, book, and candle.
A painting of a serene birch forest with light streaming through the trees. Displayed on a textured wall above a wooden table with a sun hat, white pitcher, and basket of flowers.
Living room with a modern white sofa, pillows, and a blanket, with a nature-themed painting above, depicting a forest and creek. A black shelving unit is on the left with decorative items.
Living room interior with a coastal landscape painting on a white shiplap wall above a wooden console table.
Coastal landscape painting on wall above wooden console with vases and chair in room

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Trees Collection

Each branch caressed by a gentle breeze.

Hidden by powdery fog. A fresh and intoxicating wood aroma.

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Rocks Collection

Feel the surf clashing against each surface, molding them through time.

Witness the path of nature

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Nude Collection

Feel life in their skin, fingertips of stories untold.  

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