Author Archives: marty

This weekend, September 8-9 will be the 41st annual Mountain View Art and Wine Festival. This will be my 34th year exhibiting at this event and it continues to be one of my best shows each season. I have several … Continue reading →

My friend at the post office keeps pet Tarantulas and Scorpions and we share an arachnid connection when I am at her U.S.P.S. counter  mailing packages.   Today she gifted me the exoskeleton shed by her tarantula. I shared the … Continue reading →

          Designing jewelry is easier than designing T-Shirts but we finally have two variations of the Marty Magic T-Shirt available!  Art, Alisha and I collaborated on this project, beginning with our two great Dragon Logos; The … Continue reading →

We are busy getting our treasure together and polished for this weekend’s Nor Cal Pirate Festival.  We have glued golden doubloons into a vintage “pirate chest,” washed a decaying fishing net and packed our costumes for this very fun show.  It’s … Continue reading →

My first show of the year is this weekend at Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival, Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3.  We are busily polishing the jewelry, loading the van and getting ready for Show Time!  The weather will be perfect (last … Continue reading →

I recently had a phone call from the producers of Level Up, a Cartoon Network live action series, requesting an overnight shipment of several styles of my bronze ear cuffs. My French Twist Ear Cuff was one of four designs … Continue reading →

This custom Australian boulder opal, platinum dragon ring just took flight.  It took many months to collaborate in choosing the opals and creating this design….but Lisa’s Dragon flew away with her this weekend.  The ring fit perfectly;  she was delighted … Continue reading →

This weekend, Art and I attended the 2012 Bay Area Maker Fair in San Mateo. It’s a diverse and awe inspiring venue. Whether you are into geeky robotics, Steampunk, or looking for a mini Burning Man experience; the Maker Fair … Continue reading →

It’s not too late to gift your Mom a Marty Magic treat for Mother’s Day. Whether your Mom’s tastes are traditional, whimsical or off beat, we have just the thing to brighten her day. Place your order by Tuesday by … Continue reading →