Where to Find Mara Szyp Fine Art & Wood
Original oil paintings and nature-inspired wood artworks by Vancouver Island artist Mara Szyp are available at selected galleries, artisan spaces, and coastal destinations across Victoria, Oak Bay, Sooke, Duncan, Colwood, Langford, and Brentwood Bay, with a special summer presence on Salt Spring Island.
My work centres on the ocean, with wildlife as its constant guests: atmospheric West Coast landscape paintings, resin-finished driftwood sculptures and live edge hand-painted original artworks wood slabs.
Every wood piece is made from locally and ethically sourced materials, sealed in clear resin, and professionally treated and international travel ready, so you can take a piece of the West Coast home with you.
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The Local Artisan Gallery At The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Avenue
Brentwood Bay, BC
Seasonal | May–September
A curated collection of locally created resin-finished driftwood artworks and live edge wood rounds. Sculptural coastal pieces mounted on wood bases or elevated on copper feet are presented in limited seasonal quantities.
All works are professionally treated and international travel ready, offering visitors authentic West Coast art created on Vancouver Island.
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Makers ~ Victoria
909 Government Street, Victoria, BC
A wide-ranging collection of small-format original artworks including miniature oil and acrylic paintings, live edge wood pieces, driftwood art, magnets, greeting cards, bookmarks, matted works on paper, and handcrafted coastal designs.
Pieces at this location are thoughtfully sized for gifting and travel and are professionally prepared to meet international travel requirements.
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South Shore Gallery
2046 Otter Point Road
Sooke, BCSooke, BC
Original oil paintings on canvas and select resin-finished driftwood artworks are available at this Sooke location, including larger and more rustic coastal pieces exclusive to this gallery partnership.
Works here reflect a rugged West Coast character and vary throughout the year.
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Side Street Studio
2250 Oak Bay Ave #204, Victoria,
BC V8R 1G5
A new partnership in the heart of Oak Bay featuring my resin-finished live edge pieces in three collections: the classic size, new large alder slabs of roughly 5 to 5.5 inches in diameter fully covered in resin, and a new Rarity Woods collection in arbutus, maple, cherry and cottonwood, sourced without cutting down a tree. Also available are resin-finished driftwood artworks on copper feet or on fine wood bases of aromatic cedar, walnut or oak.
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Makers Market Salt Spring Island
Makers Market — Salt Spring’s newest destination for handcrafted goods, featuring a dazzling lineup of Canadian artisans where 100% of every sale goes directly to the maker. Located directly across from the Saturday market, it’s the perfect place to find unique gifts, support local and Canadian creators, and experience the island’s creative heartbeat all week long.
We will be there seasonally until the end of October 2026
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Goldfinch Group - Arts and Culture Colwood Gallery
170 Goldfinch Rd, Colwood, BC V9C 3M8
Small-format original oil paintings (8x8 to 10x10 inches) alongside resin-finished driftwood artworks and live edge pieces mounted on wood bases or elevated on copper feet.
An intimate presentation of collectible coastal works. Availability varies.
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Orca Spirit Adventures Gift Shop
146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC
Exclusive Wood Artworks sourced locally and ethically.
This body of work explores coastal atmosphere, marine life, and the emotional weight of the West Coast ocean environment.
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Sooke Art Council Gallery & Gift Shop
2043 Church Road, Sooke, BC
Hours of Operation: Wed - Sun, 11am to 4pm
A selection of my Studio Collection is now available at the Sooke Arts Council Gallery. These handcrafted wood artworks feature simpler West Coast designs and are offered at an accessible price point. For collectors interested in my Signature Collection of live edge and sculptural driftwood artworks, please visit South Shore Gallery.
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Station Street Gallery & Frame Shop
#1-139 Station Street
Duncan, BC V9L 1M8
Phone: (250) 748-3311
Duncan, BC
Featuring larger sculptural driftwood artworks and original oil paintings, including statement wood pieces that highlight the natural form of reclaimed coastal materials.
Availability varies throughout the year.
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Victoria Market Collective ~ Bay Centre
Address: - 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M9
Hours: Monday–Saturday (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Sunday (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Phone: (778) 406-1150
A limited selection of Original wood Artwork and greeting cards is available at Market Collective, you can phone them for availability.
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2. Cordova Bay (Mattick's Farm)
Address: 115 - 5235 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8Y 1R1
Phone: (778) 433-5325
A limited selection of Original wood Artwork and greeting cards is available at Market Collective, you can phone them for availability.
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3. Langford (Westshore Town Centre)
Address: 2945 Jacklin Road, Langford, BC V9B 0P4
A limited selection of Original wood Artwork and greeting cards is available at Market Collective, you can phone them for availability.
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Prefer to Shop Online?
Explore my full online collection — including original paintings and wood artworks — in the Shop section.
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Notable Art Events & Exhibitions
At times my work can also be found at seasonal local art shows, pop-ups, and gallery exhibitions across Vancouver Island. Visit my Home or Shows pages for the latest dates and features.
