Steampunk Mixed Media Artwork

Whale Rider

A fun little octopus riding a whale. Complete with tiny saddle, this little sculpture was such a joy to create. Size: 12″ x 15” x6”   |   Medium: acrylic, ink, metal rivets, paper maché, foam clay, felt, found objects.   |   ©Marijo Swick. This sculpture has found a home. Contact me to discuss commissioning […]

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Secrets of the Universe

A real challenge to get the iris shutter working well, but in the end I’m pleased with the way this painting turned out. The flower of life pattern in the background was very meditative to paint. Size: 12″ x 12″   |   Medium: acrylic, ink, metal rivets, coloured pencil and paper.   |   ©Marijo Swick.

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Bee•chanical

Bee•chanical, a work juxtaposing mechanical and organic shapes. Finally finished this painting today. Sometimes they just need to sit on the easel for a bit till I figure out what they need. In this case some iridescent colour on the wings, and a little more definition all round. And then some little bits of turquoise

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The Whaleship III

The Whaleship III has  launched. Let your imagination set sail and escape the mundane. What adventures await! This sculpture took a while to finally realize, lots of trial and error to get the whale pilots correct, however, I think it turned out great in the end. Sometimes patience is good. Size: approximately 12″ x 12″

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The Whaleship

A fantastical whaleship with propellor at back and fins.  Handmade from papier maché, metal, ink, acrylic.   Available as an Art Print.   Size: approximately 12″ x 12″ x 6″  |   Medium: Papier Maché, Polymer Clay, Ink, Metal,  Wire, Acrylic, Wood   |   ©Marijo Swick.

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The Whaleship II

The Whaleship II is  launching. Let your imagination set sail and escape the mundane. What adventures await! This sculpture took a while to finally realize, lots of trial and error to get the whale pilots correct, however, I think it turned out great in the end. Sometimes patience is good. Size: approximately 12″ x 12″

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Capturing the Moon

The moon captured and floating as if by magic in this unique, one of a kind sculpture. The Moon Ballon, has a very special place in the heart of Professor Millie Moon, as I’m sure you can guess. This sculpture was such a fun and challenging piece to make, figuring out that delicate balance, so

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Metal Rim Goggles

These goggles are custom made to order, so they take a few days to create before they are sent out. The wooden eye cups are available in custom colours. Let me know what colour you would like. If you would like a different colour than any of the ones listed here, just shoot me an

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Ladies Jetpack

This is a smaller, lighter version of a jetpack made to fit the smaller frame of a woman. Most jetpacks I’ve seen, seem just too large and weighty, so I wanted to remedy that!In a beautiful robin’s egg blue the thrusters are a beautiful fashion statement as well. Read about the making of this jetpack

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