Marty Magic’s Favorites – Links to other artists

Ulla – Multi-Media Artist.

ullabenulla

I met Ulla some 15 years ago at a craft festival and .was immediately drawn to her work, her warmth and her bright smile. We were mutual fans and quickly became lasting friends. Ulla’s life is an unfolding canvas of creativity. I have watched in amazement as she morphs from jeweler to doll maker, sculptor, photographer and blogger. Her style is whimsical, ethereal and elegant. She shares her creativity through teaching and inspiring others to discover their creative passion. She is an inspiration to me both artistically and personally. Ulla is the writer and creator of the very popular blog, Ullabellulla.

Merry-Lee Rae – Cloisonné Artist

www.merryleerae.com

I met Merry-lee 30 years ago at the original San Francisco Harvest Festival. We were both young, just beginning our creative paths, and driven to create. We soon became friends, a friendship that has grown over the years. Merry-lees’ talent and discipline has earned her prestige in her field as world-class cloisonné artist. Nature is her inspiration. The vibrant colors of coral reefs, flowers and animals are the predominant subjects of her jewelry. She shares her talent and creativity teaching workshops and inspiring others.

Tabra- Jeweler

www.tabra.com

I met Tabra nearly 30 years ago at the original San Francisco Harvest Festival. Tabra was already a legend and I was in awe of this exotic gypsy woman and her creative genius. It was not just her tribal, gypsy style, jewelry that inspired me. Tabra has an adventurous spirit and travels the world, searching for beads, components and inspiration. She recently moved her studio to Ubud, Bali. We have much in common, as women, jewelers and travelers. This year I had the pleasure of visiting her in Bali, sharing inspirations and rekindling our friendship.

Cheri Lewis – Jeweler

www.mamaslittlebabies.com

I met Cheri 20 years ago when our girls were in preschool together. Initially, our friendship revolved around our children and the mountain community that we lived in but when Cheri began designing jewelry our friendship took on an added dimension. Her multi media jewelry designs are inspired, playful and meticulously executed. Not only is her work inspired but also her business savvy is remarkable. I have much to learn from my multi talented friend!

Robin Senour – Jeweler

sacredlaughter.com

I met Robin at a craft festival some years back. I was instantly drawn and delighted by her work and she was equally drawn to my designs. As we traded jewelry, our friendship grew. She named her business, Sacred Laughter, and on the back of her card is printed: “a company committed to taking life less seriously.” Each of Robins pins is a miniature painting and I have collected many over the years.

Wayne Robbins and Judy Mountain - Glass Artists

mountainrobbins.com

For years, I have shown at many of the same Craft Festivals as Wayne and Judy and I have collected their work. They each have their own distinct style of making beads and jewelry. I am especially drawn to the whimsical animal beads that Wayne creates. Alisha and I took one of his workshops several years ago and had such fun!

Anna Konya – Clothing Designer

annakonyadesigns.com

I met Anna at the San Francisco Harvest Festival, nearly 30 years ago. I fell in love with her gypsy style clothing and we soon became friends. I wear her brightly colored, multi tiered skirts regularly and she designed and made my wedding dress, 18 years ago. I love her bold combinations of colors and patterns of fabric. Let the carnival begin!