One-of-a-kind plush art based on kids' drawings

The works of Lizette Greco + Grecolaborativo are the product of a full family collaboration, Rob and Lizette creating with their young daughter and son. Our plush art is based on the children's drawings and made using only thrifted and recycled materials. We also accept commissions for pieces using drawings from other children. Our aim is to create artwork that celebrates a child's perspective of the world and will hopefully be passed from generation to generation.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or for updates and upcoming shows.
info [at] lizettegreco.com


Our Work

For a more detailed explanation of how we work.
Grecolaborativo is a portal to our many footprints on the web.
Lizette Greco is a gallery of our our work with children's drawings.
This Flickr photo blog is used to post frequent updates and show recent work.
Another photo blog highlights our inspirations and adventures.
We post the videos that we make on Vimeo.
Lizette's Tumblr
Lizette's Twitter @lizgre

Our Etsy Shop often has a few items for sale. UPDATED

Interviews

KPBS Culture Lust
San Diego Family Masters of Halloween Costumes
Raising Artists in San Diego
October 2010

Work Mama [in Russian]
December 2009

Gaga Magazine [in Polish]
Polish Magazine, issue no. 3
gagamag.pl
Summer 2009

Moloko+ Design Magazine [In Russian and English]
Issue #6
July 2008

Featured Artist
Portals Zine
Summer 2007

Interview With Kristen Rask
Plush You! Blog
May 2007

Career Focus: Creative & Crafty
Mum and Working
April 2007

El Fantastico Mundo de Lizette Greco [in Spanish]
Proyecto Pudú para Chile: One Laptop per Child
March 2007

Featured Seller
Etsy
January 2007

Creative Sewing with Kids
Z Recommends
November 2006


Books and Magazines

Kids' Crafternoon Sewing: 25 projects for a crafty afternoon
by Kathreen Ricketson
July 2011

Root II featured in Small Magazine
Spring 2011, Issue No. 17

Kids-Life Magazin [in German]
Art by Children's Drawings
January 2011

Whip Up Mini Quilts: Patterns and How-To for More Than 20 Contemporary Small Quilts
by Kathreen Ricketson
Chronicle Books
April 2010

Kids-Life Magazin [in German]
February 2010

Tynaika [in Greek]
July 2009

Gynaika Magazine [in Greek]
June 2009

Kireei Online
May 2009

Play All Day: Design for Children
edited by R. Klanten and S. Ehmann
Gestalten
March 2009

Italian Vogue
March 2009 Issue

Gaga Magazine [in Polish]
Issue no. 3
Polish Magazine
Autumn 2008

Small Magazine
Autumn 08, issue no. 7
D.I.Y. Dress Up - Wolf Costume

Educación y Sustenibilidad
2: Consumo Responsable
Otoño 2007
RCE Barcelona, Spain

Great American Artists for Kids: Hands-on Art Experiences in the Styles of Great American Masters
by MaryAnn F. Kohl & Kim Solga
Bright Ideas For Learning

Softies
by Therese Lasky
Chronicle Books

Plush-O-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults
by Linda Kopp
Lark Books

Plush You! Lovable Misfit Toys to Sew and Stuff
by Kristen Rask
North Light Books


Shows and Exhibits

Pop-up Shop: Objects of Desire
curated by The New Children's Museum
San Diego 2011 Contemporary Art Fair
Summer 2011
San Diego, California

Plush Art Summer Camp
The New Children's Museum
June 2011
San Diego, California

Craft on Tap
Mingei International Museum
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 6 - 8:30 pm
San Diego, California

Zoosense
Improv Studio
The New Children's Museum
February 2011
San Diego, California

Adaptalimbs
Improv Studio
The New Children's Museum
August - October 2010
San Diego, California

South Park Quality Meats
March 2010
San Diego, California

Esto no es un almohadón
Primera Muestra Colectiva
Petite Gallerie, Sopa de Príncipe
March 2009
Buenos Aires, Argentina

South Park Quality Meats
February 2009
San Diego, California

Luv-able & Hug-able
Gallery Hanahou
December 2008
New York, New York

Árbol
Sopa de Príncipe
May 2008
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mixed Nuts
May 2008
Adelaide, Australia

Plushed: Art Gone Soft
Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries, Purdue University
January 2008
West Lafayette, Indiana

Luv-able & Hug-able
Gallery Hanahou
November 2007
New York, New York

Plush You! 3 at Schmancy
October 2007
Seattle, Washington

Medical Experiments in Plush: A Toy Show
organized by Stupid Creatures
March 2007
Asheville, North Carolina

Morphe II, A Soft Toy Exhibit
October 2006
Adelaide, Australia

Plush You! 2 at Schmancy
October 2006
Seattle, Washington

Toy Stories at Yo Yo Boutique
November 2005
Atlanta, Georgia

Plush You! at Schmancy
August 2005
Seattle, Washington


Craft, Art, and Designer Fairs

Flower Hill Art Showcase
Flower Hill Promenade
November 8, 2009
Del Mar, California

Arts in Bloom Art Walk
Flower Hill Promenade
May 2009
Del Mar, California

Julie Vogel's Holiday Sale
December 2008
South Pasadena, California

Julie Vogel's Summer Sale
June 2007, June 2005
South Pasadena, California

XL Holiday Fair with Felt Club
December 2006
Los Angeles, California

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Testimonials (3)

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    Little Roy says:

    "She's makes wonderous creatures and knows a little BigFoot!"

    13th October, 2007

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    catinoushka says:

    "Thank you for adding me as a contact. I am a big fan of your creations!"

    14th February, 2007

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    bean MOST says:

    "What I love most about her work is that the soul of it is obviously childlike. Lately I've been really digging deeper into my childhood and relating that to my present situation. You come to learn a lot about yourself in that way. Connecting things. Children are so innocent, so uncontaminated, which I think make the best artists in a lot of situations. They realize the less obvious.

    I went to the store and bought a few of the childrens books I loved or always wanted, so I guess in a way I'm reliving it. The illustrations are amazing.


    One thing our teachers always say is: keep it personal and your work will be the most successful....i think you achieved that!"

    25th February, 2005

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Lizette Greco
Joined:
October 2004
Currently:
California
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