Greetings from Tahoe. Thank you for stopping by my on-line gallery. However you may have gotton here...via friends, search or stumbled upon... Welcome. This site is a collection of my works, mostly graphical but other forms soon to be added. Hope you enjoy.

Here's a few things about me, the artist, new mama, lover & inspired soul.... I grew up in a very rural town where my family owns & operates " Ricotta Jewelry & Gifts; in nearby Philipsburg, PA. My father, Jim is a talented a watchmaker that specialzes in the making & repair of antique pocket-watches. Besides all the clocks ticking & tocking there were always many forms of art around to look & play with.

Being creative seemed to run through my blood. It was motivating & uplifting. Back in the day there wasn't a blank sheet of paper that I would let pass by. My favorite drawings were done in-school & out at restaurants while we were dining. Around the age of 12 I made a waitress who was known for her perma-frown bust a chop with my adam & eve rendition. Something neither of us were expecting at the time.

My family was always supportive of my interests & talents. They presented me with various art classes, dance insturction, gymnastics, local theatre, singing, & saxophone lessons.

Somehow my love for drawin, painting & art appreciation lead me into the realm of digital media. In high-school I became very involved in our school paper doing layouts, photography & editing. Who would have known that I'm still building upon those same skils. However, by combining my Bachelors in Communications and my minor in Art with a concentration in Graphic Design I am able to do what I love professioanally.

Obsessing & loving colour, textures, compliments & contrast; tones & hues & shades; patterns & painting; beauty & balance; controlled chaos & the sweetness of simplicity. These are some of the things I love about design... these are the things I get to share & teach & learn as life rolls on each day with my beautiful daughter Diem.

Whatever your inspiration or motivation... What does your design say about you?

Best Wishes in 2009!
Crystal D. Ricotta

– Staying true to your roots is important for all beings.