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Whose that girl?

"There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly."
-Buckminster Fuller

Artist. Writer. Photographer. Instructor. All-Around- Smartass. Dreamer. Lover of Nature. Believer in Miracles. Collector of Words. Adores Animals, Children, Whimsy and Most-Things-Odd. Student of Life.

Listen to an interview with me by clicking here!
(Fast forward to 11 mins to skip technical troubles)

Editor's Note: (I really don't speak in the third person, ala Bob Dole -- but it was just, simpler to paste this here, than re-type it all etc. ..ha! Besides, I need to re-write it still!)

Chrysti (Christy Hydeck) is an emerging mixed media artist whose work is collected by individuals and companies across the globe. Her quirky, one-of-a-kind art has been featured in calendars, books, galleries, coffee houses, retail stores and advertisements as well as being published in both print and digital magazines. In 2004, she chose to pursue her life long dream of creating full-time. With this satisfaction came the realization that this was only the beginning and not the culmination of her creative vision.

"The world is but a canvas to the imagination."
-Henry David Thoreau

Considered an outsider artist, Chrysti lives with Bipolar Disorder, and Tourette’s Syndrome. Her work is often very personal, expressing her passion for children, family and animals as well as showing her love of whimsy, words and all things odd.

In addition, Chrysti teaches mixed-media workshops and is a contributor to Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine. She has established and maintains several online stores and communities. She is also a promising amateur photographer.

It is Chrysti’s belief, that everyone has an artist within. It is her mission, to help inspire others find and express their own creative selves.

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"All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
- Pablo Picasso

“I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things... I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.”
- Leo F. Buscaglia

Photos of ArtByChrysti (90)

ArtByChrysti's favorite photos from other Flickr members (19,220)

Contacts (1,324)

K.Young... Kate Young
ThoughtsFromThe... Darcy Ferris
Lindsey G... Lindsey Garrett
Steven Dempsey Steven Dempsey
leanne829. No real name given
JoyHey Krista Palmu
ZnE's Dad Mark Stalcup
dKi photography... Edward Kreis
VA Wild Rose No real name given
nlwirth Nathan Wirth
ant_sk Ant Skelton
novahdrphotog No real name given

Groups (50 50)

Cincinnati Places and People 3,093 photos, 124 members
D.C. Area Flickrmeet 902 photos, 97 members
Double Exposure -B&W- (Film only) 3,031 photos, 1,008 members
Multiple Exposure 35,130 photos, 5,054 members
Double Exposure 87,378 photos, 14,109 members
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution 839 photos, 241 members
Birds of Prey (incl owls) 86,078 photos, 8,319 members
Softly Spoken (Admin Moderated) 13,633 photos, 1,010 members
Camera Portraits - Feel free to use the new comment code 26,107 photos, 2,004 members
E-PM1 1,162 photos, 97 members
Olympus PEN Pals 20,451 photos, 664 members
PEN Ready 2,043 photos, 158 members
Natural Light Child Photography 312,791 photos, 31,750 members
I Made it Myself 511,417 photos, 26,036 members
get crafty! 195,927 photos, 10,008 members
The Open Page: Share Your Visual Journals 1,796 photos, 192 members
The Everyday Studio 624 photos, 185 members
120 359,909 photos, 11,831 members
*ELITE* FLICKR IDOL (w/ 6+FLICKR IDOL ) P.1Give3 11,205 photos, 2,511 members
Long Exposures 210,313 photos, 22,500 members
Reston 2,034 photos, 125 members
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM 109,071 photos, 7,884 members
**♥**WORLD HEART Award**♥** (Post 2 / Award 3) 162,650 photos, 8,046 members
*ANGEL AWARDS, POST 1 / GIVE 5 ANGELS , SWEEPER ACTIVE 167,791 photos, 7,413 members
WoW - 1st level 30,549 photos, 2,868 members
FLICKR IDOL Post 1 / Award 5 : Not awarding = Ban 77,518 photos, 5,794 members
Ethereal World 12,250 photos, 1,530 members
Creamy Color 6,435 photos, 533 members
Texturing the world [Add 1 and Coment 1] 30,728 photos, 1,379 members
**HARMONY**(Post 1-Comment 3) Time for Contestants to Vote! 291,448 photos, 11,410 members
Gold Star Award - Level 1 (p1/a5) 448,024 photos, 43,979 members
flickr Award (((MUST award 5))) 1,709,465 photos, 81,997 members
Goats! Goats! Goats! 12,718 photos, 2,618 members
I Love Goats 6,074 photos, 973 members
Fine Platinum 45,303 photos, 7,061 members
School of Digital Photography 248,974 photos, 13,632 members
a year of living positively 8,685 photos, 385 members
Nice Shot! ~ 7 Levels ~ P1 A5 ~ Sweeper Active 317,876 photos, 17,439 members
Meet me at the Fair 19,878 photos, 2,377 members
Virginia 39,663 photos, 1,038 members
Penn Camera's Customer Showcase 7,162 photos, 223 members
Food Porn 544,145 photos, 35,770 members
Farmers' Market 8,749 photos, 1,049 members
Adobe Lightroom 20,099 photos, 20,380 members
Photographer Paradise(Post 1/Award 5 ) 219,005 photos, 13,497 members
Fine Gold 266,280 photos, 15,702 members
Flickr Bronze Award, Level 1 ~ Post 1, Award 5. 721,656 photos, 35,779 members
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum 1,878 photos, 188 members
Smithsonian: National Air and Space Museums 1,693 photos, 328 members
Gettysburg 14,274 photos, 880 members

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Galleries (97)

Macarons 17 photos
Rusty Lime 17 photos
ka(blue)y 17 photos
The Big O 15 photos
Thumbody loves you. 14 photos

Testimonials (9)

toon4art says:

"Chrysti is a real artist and a nice person... my kida person."

25th February, 2009
Emily Elisabeth Photography says:

"I was absolutely blown away by Chrysti's amazingly obvious talent. She has such a wonderful touch to what she creates. I would believe it if she said she has magic in her fingers... It makes perfect sense.
Chrysti is richly blessed with an entrancing style of art. I deeply respect her."

29th December, 2008
Tonya Ashe says:

"Chrysti's work is inspiring and creative. I always enjoy visiting her Photostream. Her artwork is well-made with excellence. I look forward to many more inspiring visits to her Flickr pages."

11th July, 2008
Gina2424 says:

"I don't know where I first met Chrysti, maybe ZNE, but wherever it was, she made me feel special and welcome, and not like a newbie. She is generous with her comments, her art and her 'teaching.' I am in awe of her published articles as well as her art. More incredibly, she is an outstanding photographer on top of everything else."

6th December, 2007
Nancy Baumiller says:

"Chrysti is one talented artist! Her works just become more and more amazing! She has got tons of energy and it just rubs off on everyone, not only with her art but in her enthusiasm and jumps starts creativity and inspiration in many! Love her and her art to pieces! :)"

10th July, 2007
Izabella~ says:

"I LOVE her!!! Chrysti is an amazing artist & such an inspiration to me!"

6th November, 2006
tsevis says:

"Not only is she a very talented and original artist, Chrysti knows how to be the good and kind leader of a community. I admire her work and I am enjoying all her excellent art pieces."

21st May, 2006
Angela Petsis says:

"Chrysti is such a talented and imaginative artist. When ever I come to visit her art work, I am transported to another time and place filled with magic and whimsy. Her creativity seems to know no bounds, and she is an inspiration to so many collage and mixed media artists…we all love her work!"

10th May, 2006
MyEvilTwin66 says:

"A most creative and talented person known---then there is her art--her site, her blog all a reflection of her talent, as well!!! an overall wonderful person via the net! and here!!"

28th April, 2006