Octopus Art

Octopuses have always fascinated me. They're unlike any other sea creature, the way they move, change color, solve problems, and seem to take in everything around them is incredible. They're intelligent, curious, and each one has its own unique personality. That's what keeps bringing me back to painting them.

When I create my octopus art I'm not just trying to paint what an octopus looks like. I want to capture its personality, movement, and quiet presence.

The ocean has always been a huge part of my life. After spending countless summers on Cape Cod, I found endless inspiration in the coastline and the amazing marine life that lives there. My octopus art and coastal paintings are a way for me to share that love of the sea with others. Protecting our oceans is just as important to me as creating art. I hope my watercolors encourage someone to slow down, appreciate the beauty of marine life, or think differently about the ocean.

Each year, I donate a portion of my art sales to organizations that help protect our oceans, so every painting helps support the sea that inspires my work.

Laura Bedard is a marine life watercolor artist inspired by the ocean and coastal life of Massachusetts. Her work focuses on watercolors of octopuses, sea turtles, seahorses, and whales, capturing their movement, personality, and connection to the sea.

Her paintings are influenced by the changing coastline of Cape Cod, where the water, light, and marine life shape her perspective. She is especially drawn to octopuses for their intelligence, individuality, and unique movement, often painting them as expressive, living beings rather than simple subjects. Through her work, Laura aims to create a deeper connection between people and the ocean. Her marine life artwork highlights the beauty and complexity of these animals while gently reminding us of the importance of protecting ocean environments.

Laura is the resident artist for Lost Horizons Cape Cod, where her work lives within luxury and historic vacation homes, and she has illustrated two children’s books. One created to gently raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).