“Beach and Bead” artist, Marla Gregory, is based out of Mukilteo, WA and is often at her second home in Manzanita, OR. Gregory’s artistic expression is inspired from 35+ years vacationing with family on the Oregon Coast. “The ocean’s energy makes me feel small in the most wonderful spiritual way.” Gregory is influenced by walks on Manzanita Beach picking up beautiful ocean treasures: shells, sand dollars, tumbled rocks, and driftwood. Her art pieces include windchimes, wall collages, and driftwood garlands. Each ‘one of a kind’ art piece is thoughtfully and uniquely assembled to reflect the cohesion of all things in our marine world. Marla’s work is enjoyed by so many people who are visiting the ocean as they see an artistic representation of their time spent on the beach.