Design Spotlight: Lisa Crisafi

Today’s Design Spotlight shines on Lisa Crisafi at Nest to Nest Greetings –  a well rounded artist with a great sense of humor!

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From the time I was able to hold a crayon, I loved to draw. I would doodle on anything. It was my passion.

I majored in mechanical drafting at a vocational high school. After some urging from my art teacher, I took classes at a local art college . Somehow, after 4 classes at the college, I landed a job as a layout artist at a well known pen company. It was there that I learned the world of desktop publishing. My boss and I taught ourselves Illustrator and Photoshop. I worked my way up in the company to Sr. Graphic Artist/Illustrator.

When I had children, I decided to leave my career to stay at home with them. It was a very easy decision, and I wouldn’t trade that time for anything.

They have been in school for a while now, and over the last 3 years I’ve been dappling in creative activities again. I discovered an online greeting card contest and decided to enter. I found that I had a knack for it as I’ve won multiple contests. Since then, I have developed a love for creating greeting cards, and discovered GCU about one year ago.

With GCU, I don’t have to wait for another contest. I can create all day long … and that’s what I do. I have a hard time pulling myself away from the computer. I carry a pad and pencil with me everywhere I go, and I’m always jotting down ideas. There are papers and notes everywhere!

I don’t have a specific style as I’m inspired by everything around me. I create how my mood leads me. I use photos as well as Illustrations, and lean towards simply stated and humorous cards.

My most popular card is this funny, and somewhat sarcastic,  “Thumbs Up Birthday Card”. (869701) It is intended for Facebook users and features a photo of my daughter’s hand. It has become very popular over the past two months. I think I’m going to have to tweak the background though, since Facebook is always changing.

Thank you GCU for the opportunity to share a little about myself and for a wonderful creative outlet!