Makers ~ Marsha McAuslan ~ Pawtucket

Artist’s name: Marsha McAuslan
Shop name: MysticalBanners
Website: www.etsy.com/market/mysticalbanners


1. Tell us about your work : 
I paint spiritually inspired banners and altar cloths.

2. Is there a story behind the name of your business? 
Life is mystical and magical, hence, Mystical Banners, my intent is for banners are meant to bring peace and spiritual upliftment to the buyer. Each painting is unique and I know that there is someone meant for each painting.

3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer? 
I have been into art since I was a child and this was a natural progression of my expression of the divine spiritual world.

4. Where do you draw your inspiration? 
Spirit. Source. The earth, the sky, angels, mantras, anything from the natural world and anything that has us draw inward to our own source.

5. What’s your favorite item to create? 
All the images on the banners have a special place within me.

6. What’s your best seller?
The ankh symbol, the om symbol, the chakra tree

7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
48 yrs

8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island? 
The close proximity of the ocean

9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Colt State Park

10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers? 
Go for it!

11. Please include anything else you’d like to add:
I am so thankful for Etsy, it has given me a way to reach people all over the world!