Marika Paz is a self taught artist and illustrator. Her art explores the relationships of animals, humans, and nature. Influenced by folk stories and mysticism, her work is dreamy and imaginative creating a world of magic, wonder, and possibilities. Marika creates intricate drawings of flora and fauna using watercolor, gouache, pencil, and ink. Her work can be seen nationally at galleries, stores, and publications.
She spends her days drawing and painting in her little home studio in Portland, Or. She lives with her Husband Patrick, Odin Wolfe the boy, Scout the dog, and Pippin the cat.
Marika and her husband and partner, Patrick, run a paper goods company of Marika’s work that can be found stores and galleries throughout the USA and Canada.