Hi, I’m Crystal Chaka.
Welcome to the hub for all of my creative adventures!
Here at the studio I share my love of fossil hunting, our river discoveries and crazy adventures, a window into the creation of my educational resources, and an insider’s view of my art that is inspired by Texas nature and beyond.
My World and Work
In the last year, my world has changed quite a bit. I married my amazing husband last summer, and the adventures began! We accidentally fell in love with fossil hunting on a trip to the Florida Gulf Coast where we searched for shark teeth. Since then, we’ve been on numerous trips to various rivers and creeks in Texas - on foot, in kayaks, and in our little aluminum boat. This new hobby is extra fun because it’s something we have never done before that we can enjoy doing together.
Creative Spark
As an artist, I have begun to incorporate nature and fossil themes in my work. I have also started to create digital art and design for the first time. This is a new adventure for an artist used to traditional media. It is so exciting to see my designs on products like fabric and even on my coffee mug!
Connections
I have been a Texas classroom teacher for 26 years. After beginning to design art digitally, I realized that I could take that new skill into the world of education. I have begun to create educational resources, much of which continues that natural Texas vibe. My current “big” project is a Texas fossil coloring and activity book for kids. I can’t wait to share it with you!