About Me My name is Christi Murphy, and my business is based in Louisville, KY. If you read my home page, you already know that I have been creating art from any medium for most of my life. That's the beauty of this business. There is always the element of surprise and wonder when you elevate or transform an item to have another purpose or where people will have a different appreciation of it . What made you get into art? I actually credit my mom with my early onset of talent. She decorated cakes, handcrafted wreaths, and was a wonderful cook. Art comes in many forms, and she was a great role model for me. My mom and dad were very supportive of all of my goals, and for that I am extremely thankful. As a result, my eyes were opened up to many possibilities. I love baking and decorating cakes. I have actually done very well as a professional baker. I learned to model fondant and clay, work meticulously with fine details, and create figures such as people and animals. And I can honestly say I truly don't remember how I happened upon the art of carving egg shells, but I was captivated! I remember saying to myself, "I can do that. I do it all the time with my cakes - just with icing!" How does your baking background help with your art? Baking is a very creative way of taking simple ingredients such as flour, water, oil, and eggs and putting it all together to create a timeless piece - a cake. Often the centerpiece of a special occasion such as a birthday or wedding, graduation or baby shower. It doesn't really matter the occasion. It is a joining together of family and friends. It's all about the details and the presentation. I am still creating a beautiful piece of art with passion, commitment, and love.