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24 Ocean Art Pieces That Will Really Float Their Boat

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    Many great artists, including the impressionist Claude Monet and the post-impressionist Vincent Van Gogh, have found inspiration from the ocean. From a seascape to sunrise to the ocean waves, we have ocean art to float their boat!

  1. Coral Wall Art Prints
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    These beautiful prints are like having an up-close look at a coral reef! Each is individually printed in the artist’s studio in Florida; these are not mass-produced like the “art” you’ll find in the home decor section of a big box store. Each print measures 8 x 10 inches and is printed on archival quality paper with a subtle canvas texture. 

  3. Capri Fine-Art Print
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    Capri is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and this print captures it brilliantly. This limited edition print is on canvas and available in several sizes and signed by the artist Agostino Veroni.

  5. Oyster Art
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    Give your home the perfect for a subtle nautical touch with this set of oyster prints. These are reproductions of my original watercolor oyster paintings.

  7. Hand-Blown Seashell
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    This lovely conch shell sculpture is handblown by skilled glass artisans, so each piece is unique. Bubbles are not uncommon and part of this piece’s charm—the sculpture measures about 8 x 3 inches. 

  9. Canvas Art Seascape Print
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    What’s more relaxing than sitting in a beach chair gazing out at the blue water? Doing that with a drink in hand, but once you have that, nothing is more relaxing! This canvas painting measures 12 x 16 inches and comes ready to hang. The canvas prints from this artist are stretched on wood frame bars and sealed to be damaged during shipping. 

  11. Narwhal Digital Watercolor
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    The bacon narwhals at midnight. If you’re an avid Redditor, you know what that means! Narwhals are adorable, the unicorns of sea life! This digital watercolor is printed with fine inks in shades of teal, aqua, dark blue, brown, and white. Printed on coated paper with a matte finish, the print measures 8 x 10 inches. 

  13. Cape Cod Sand and Sea Shells 
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    If you love spending time on Cape Cod, this ornament will bring back happy memories! The acrylic ball is filled with sand and tiny seashells from Cape Cod. It comes with a ribbon so it can be hung up. You could use it as a Christmas tree ornament, but it will look beautiful in the living room year-round! 

  15. Contemporary Ocean Life Art Prints
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    These original ink canvas prints depict three kinds of sea life, a sea turtle, jellyfish, and starfish. Each print measures 12 x 16 inches and comes ready to be hung. These are great wall decor for a beach house bathroom or guest bedroom. 

  17. Seahorse Watercolor Art Poster
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    This seahorse print would be beautiful wall decor in a nursery! The print is made with pigment inks on archival, acid-free fine art paper, and 8 x 10 inches. The poster does not come framed. 

  19. Hawaii Beach Ocean Art Print
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    Hawaii has some of the most beautiful ocean views globally, and that’s what this art print is depicting. The ocean painting shows the road that runs along Anini Beach on the north shore of Kauai. The digital art print is based on the artist’s original watercolor painting. The print measures 8 x 10 inches and includes a white mat. It’s ready for framing in an 11 x 14-inch frame. 

  21. Sailboats Wall Art
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    This abstract canvas print shows tranquil sailboats bobbing on a calm ocean surface against a hazy background. The print comes in two sizes, 36 x 24 inches and 48 x 24 inches, and includes a sawtooth hanger. 

  23. Metal Octopus Wall Art
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    This little fellow can happily live indoors or outdoors. The artwork is made of aluminum aircraft and sealed with a triple coat of automotive clear coat so it won’t rust or tarnish even in the elements. The octopus measures two feet tall by two and a half feet wide and comes with matching hardware so you can quickly hang it. 

  25. Art Waves and Sunset Surfer Prints
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    Wave photographs are fascinating, soothing, and exhilarating at the same time. Maybe that’s what surfers love about their sport. This set of four prints measures 8 x 10 inches each and come ready to frame on archive photo paper with a luster finish. 

  27. Ocean Themed Serving Board
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    Art isn’t just a painting that hangs on the wall. Everyday objects can be art, too; this serving board is a perfect example. Each board is unique and inspired by the colors of the Pacific Ocean. The board is made of maple and food-safe epoxy resin. The board measures 8 x 17 inches and makes a great hostess gift.

  29. Watercolor Blue Ocean Print
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    If your taste runs to more abstract art, this print is right up your alley! The print is from an original watercolor showing the different gradient colors of the ocean. The print measures 11 x 14 inches and is printed on archival photographic paper, which has a flat matte finish with a slight sheen and texture. The print is ready for framing. 

  31. Shabby Chic Style Shadow Boxes
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    These coastal shadow boxes are perfect for ocean-themed decor or nature-themed decor. The boxes are crafted of genuine wood with a rustic burlap background to highlight the pristine whiteness of the seashell, sand dollar, and starfish tucked inside. Each box measures 7 x 7 inches and is 1.25 inches deep. 

  33. Lobster Boats Lithograph Print Poster
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    If you’ve ever spent any time on the coast of Maine, this will be a familiar scene! Created by graphic artist Alan Claude, this particular scene took place on a Sunday morning in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The poster measures 8 x 10 inches and is printed on heavy archival paper that gives it the look and feel of a silkscreened print. 

  35. Ocean Currents Map
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    This vintage-look map shows the ocean currents across the globe. It’s printed on heavyweight, 100% recycled stock and printed using water-based ink. The map comes in dark walnut or black wood frame, or you can choose to purchase it unframed. Framed, it measures 19 x 25, and unframed; it measures 18 x 24 inches. Each print is signed by the artist Wendy Gold.

  37. Lighthouse Prints
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    There is something so romantic about lighthouses. Maybe it’s the isolation or that they’re the beacon home for weary seafarers. These two prints capture the romance of lighthouses. The prints are taken from the artist’s original watercolors and are printed on high-quality white paper. Each print measures 8 x 10 inches. 

  39. Lighthouse Metal Wall Art
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    This metal lighthouse wall art reminds me of those old-fashioned silhouettes people used to do! The piece comprises six-gauge steel on a fiber laser and powder coated to achieve a unique finish. It is safe for indoor or outdoor use and is available in several sizes and colors. 

  41. Ocean View Collage Print
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    I love pastels as much as the next person, but I was drawn to this piece because of its bright pops of color! This is a Lustre Photo reproduction print using archival ink based on an original mixed media collage painting by artist Danny Phillips. The print is unframed. 

  43. Coconut Bowl
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    What do coconuts have to do with ocean art, you ask? Well, coconuts grow on trees near the ocean (I had to look that up because I wasn’t sure if it was true in real life or only in cartoons), and you can drink drinks out of them when you’re at the beach. So there! This bowl is made from a real coconut shell with various patterns inside! It’s eco-friendly and measures 15 x 15 x 6.5 cm. The bowls are meant to hold trinkets and the like, not to eat from. 

  45. Coral Glass Bowl
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    The meticulous technique used to craft this bowl is what makes it resemble coral. It can take up to four firings in a kiln to achieve this look. And the opaque nature of the glass used resembles sea glass. The bowl measures 7.25 inches across and 3.25 inches deep. 

  47. Carved Glass Fishbowl
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    A fishbowl that you don’t have to clean! This piece is handmade, 1/4 inch plate glass that has been carved into the glass using a sandblasting technique. The wooden base is also handmade and available in cherry, oak, or walnut.