Vancouver Island & West Coast Paintings: Original Coastal Art
The West Coast has a light all its own — soft Pacific haze, deep cedar greens, and water that shifts from slate to turquoise in a single afternoon. Canadian artist Martin Pryce captures it in bold, contemporary acrylic paintings: Vancouver Island shorelines, Pacific Northwest forests, and coastal British Columbia landscapes rendered with confident colour and a modern, graphic eye.
If you’re searching for original Vancouver Island or West Coast paintings with more energy than a traditional seascape, his work is made for exactly that.
A modern eye on the Pacific Northwest
Martin paints the coast the way he paints the Rockies — heightened, simplified, and alive with colour. Working in acrylic, he distills a stretch of shoreline or a stand of coastal forest into something graphic and contemporary, while keeping the calm and space that make West Coast scenery so restorative. These are paintings that feel current in a modern interior, not nostalgic.
The coast that inspires the work
His West Coast subjects range across Vancouver Island shorelines, coves, and beaches; Pacific Northwest forests of cedar and fir in that filtered green light; coastal British Columbia inlets, islands, and open ocean; and glacier-fed and tidal water, where colour does the heavy lifting. Each piece is an interpretation of place rather than a literal copy — composed for mood and impact.
Originals and limited editions
Every coastal painting starts as a one-of-a-kind original acrylic. Originals are priced by size and, once sold, are gone. On select works, limited-edition signed canvas giclées are available for collectors who want the image at a more accessible price point.
Commission a custom West Coast painting
Is there a specific beach, inlet, or view from the island that means something to you? Martin welcomes commissions — a particular Vancouver Island shoreline, a custom size for your wall, or a coastal mood to match your space. Reach out to begin.
Where to see and buy the work
Explore the full collection of West Coast and Canadian Rockies landscapes — plus florals and modern abstracts — in the online store. Originals ship across Canada. New work is posted regularly on Instagram, with time-lapse painting videos on YouTube.
Frequently asked questions
Are these original paintings?
Yes — each West Coast and Vancouver Island painting is an original, hand-painted acrylic by Martin Pryce. Signed limited-edition canvas giclées are available on select pieces.
What style and medium are they?
Bold, contemporary acrylic on canvas — graphic and colour-forward, not traditional realism.
Can I commission a specific Vancouver Island location?
Yes. Commissions are welcome, including specific shorelines, coves, or coastal views, in a custom size.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes, originals and canvas editions ship Canada-wide. Contact the studio for shipping on a particular piece.
Where is the artist based?
Martin Pryce is a Canadian artist based in the Calgary area, Alberta, painting both the Rockies and the West Coast.