Maryanna Gabriel is the owner of Magic Cottage Creations where she works in a variety of media and venues. Born in Montreal, Canada, Maryanna graduated from Simon Fraser University in Interdisciplinary Studies and has studied art from a variety of teachers. She has lived all across Canada but primarily the west coast and the Gulf Islands have been her home. She has a certificate in Fine Art Techniques from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, British Columbia.