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.
Marika's line of papergoods and accessories are now sold worldwide in over 300 retailers.
After spending the last decade in Portland, Or Marika recently returned back to her childhood home Mendocino, Ca - a land between the redwoods and the sea. She spends her days drawing and painting in her little house in the woods or with her feet in the sand on the beach. Her husband Patrick helps run the shop and wholesale side of things- he's the one making sure all goods are packaged with care, making sure all is running well. They live together with their son Odin Wolfe the boy, and Scout the dog.