Original Art & Unique Creations for Collectors and Art Lovers
Explore original oil paintings, watercolours, prints, wood sculptures, driftwood art, and handmade art objects. Each piece is crafted by Vancouver Island artist Mara Szyp, inspired by the West Coast landscapes and coastlines. Discover works available for purchase online and in partner galleries.
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Original West Coast oil paintings inspired by coastal landscapes, shoreline light, and the natural beauty of Vancouver Island.
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Original watercolour paintings capturing intimate West Coast scenes and expressive landscape studies.
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Fine art greeting cards featuring reproductions of original West Coast oil paintings and watercolours.
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Art bookmarks printed from original landscape paintings, designed as small collectible works of art.
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Fine art prints of selected original oil paintings, professionally reproduced to preserve colour, texture, and detail.
Select wood sculptures and live edge artworks are available exclusively through my partner galleries and retail locations across Vancouver Island and the West Coast, each offering a distinct curated collection.
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Wood + Base Sculptures
(Driftwood + Refined Hardwood Bases)
Original wood sculptures crafted from reclaimed coastal driftwood and refined hardwood bases including aromatic cedar, oak, and walnut. Each piece balances raw shoreline texture with the richness and structure of carefully selected hardwood, preserving the natural character of the wood while elevating it into a contemporary West Coast sculpture.
Depending on the species and destination, works are finished naturally to enhance the grain or professionally treated to meet international travel and shipping standards. Created in my Vancouver Island studio, no two pieces are ever alike.
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Driftwood Sculptures with Copper Feet
Original driftwood sculptures elevated on handcrafted copper feet, balancing raw coastal texture with refined metal detail. Each piece begins with reclaimed driftwood collected along Vancouver Island shorelines, preserving the organic curves and weathered surfaces shaped by wind and sea.
The addition of copper introduces warmth and structural contrast, lifting the sculpture while maintaining the integrity of the natural wood. Designed as one-of-a-kind tabletop artworks, these pieces reflect the meeting of shoreline elements and contemporary craftsmanship.
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Live Edge Wood Ornaments (3–15 inches)
Handcrafted live edge wood ornaments created from locally and ethically sourced timber, including arbutus, alder, maple, cherry, cottonwood, and Douglas fir. Ranging from 3 to 15 inches, each piece preserves the organic edge, natural grain, and distinctive character of West Coast hardwoods.
Designed as small sculptural artworks, these one-of-a-kind and limited pieces celebrate the raw beauty of Vancouver Island forests while offering a refined, collectible expression of live edge wood art.
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Driftwood & Wood Art Magnets
Miniature sculptural magnets crafted from reclaimed driftwood and locally sourced hardwood. Each piece preserves the natural grain, weathered texture, and distinctive character of West Coast wood in a compact, functional format.
Some magnets are finished with resin to enhance depth and durability, while others are left in a natural finish to highlight the raw beauty of the material. Magnet strength is carefully selected according to the size and weight of each piece, ensuring secure hold and lasting quality.
Designed as small collectible artworks inspired by Vancouver Island, no two pieces are ever alike.
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Driftwood Wall Hanging with Marine Twine
Created from locally sourced Vancouver Island driftwood, each wall hanging celebrates the raw beauty of the West Coast shoreline. Finished with marine twine for easy hanging, every piece is unique in shape, tone, and texture.
A natural statement for coastal decor, rustic interiors, and spaces inspired by the ocean.
