About the artist - Martina Zrnic

Welcome to the magical realm of Martina Zrnic, a self-taught artist from Croatia, now sharing her creations worldwide.

Leaving a secure corporate job, I followed my passion for sculpting, painting, and digital design. It was tough, but growth meant stepping out of my comfort zone. Now at 37, I look back with pride. While I have a Business Management degree, my artistic skills are entirely self-taught.

My love for polymer clay started with sculpting fantasy worlds from my imagination. While volunteering at an animal rescue, I created pet tags for auctions, later making more intricate pieces as a side hustle. Fantasy designs became a way to find peace and mindfulness, helping me cope with PTSD. I wanted to share that sense of calm with others by crafting tiny portals into other worlds.

My journey started with taking informatics at 11 and advanced Photoshop at 15. I’ve been doing graphic design and photo manipulation since I was 16. But it was just a hobby back then. Until I started volunteering for a medical organization. And until I had to design my poetry website because templates weren’t flexible enough at that time. Things started to become more serious, and my knowledge was expanding. At 22, I was designing book covers, editing almanacs, and working on WordPress sites. At 26, I was creating graphic materials for the University of Applied Sciences PAR in Rijeka. All of these experiences taught me so much, and I wanted to take them beyond almanacs, medicinal and scientific graphic materials.

Today, I run a small business in Germany, doing graphic design, website design, and clay modelling. All of which I love doing equally. I wanted to offer my clients an easy-going experience, so they don’t have to go through the long learning process of maintaining their brand image, websites and so on. That’s exactly why I offer all-inclusive services to simplify the process for my clients. I take the time to understand what they truly need, often reading between the lines in conversations. This ability is something that my clients frequently appreciate. I don’t know what to attribute it to, but I’m sure it has something to do with being neurodivergent. My unconventional approach has led to three Goodreads nominations for Best Cover of the Year (2022,2023,2024), media recognition, and an expanding client base.

Collaboration is at the heart of my work. Great design isn’t a solo effort — it’s about working together to bring ideas to life. Creativity requires both diplomacy and confidence, ensuring each design serves its purpose effectively. While I don’t focus on social media(you won’t find that I have many posts or followers), my art has still reached many through word-of-mouth and long-term client relationships.

My focus is on originality and emotion — no premade templates, just personalized, meaningful designs. I built my business to help others find moments of escapism and peace through art - in both practical and imaginative ways. If you're looking to step into something extraordinary, I’d love to help bring your vision to life!

"We don’t make mistakes; we have happy accidents." – Bob Ross