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Erica Krystek

Erica Krystek. Based in San Diego, CA, US.

  • 576 awards won
  • 2482 comments made
  • 100234 votes cast
  • Minted on Mar 14 2013
  • https://www.minted.com/creative/ericakrystek

Awards

  • winner 73
  • 1st place winner 7
  • editor pick 496

About Erica Krystek

Hello! I'm Erica. Creative Director for a triathlon magazine by day, Minted designer by night;) I am thrilled to be a part of an amazing community of artists that inspire me everyday.

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M.E.Segantini on May 05 2023
M.E.Segantini
  • Minted May 5, 2022

Hello Erica, I was looking at the work of my favorite artists and I ran into your interview on julep (2017). So inspiring!!! I want to thank you for that because it impacted me personally. I'm going through exactly the same feelings you were of "throwing the towel" but reading your words it gives me energy to keep going!!! Thank you immensely for that!!! Such an amazing coincidence also that I see you are working for a triathlon Magazine!!!! I'm a photographer and I shot many sport events including Iron Man in Canary Islands winning 1st place with one of my images!! Sometimes energy really brings people together for a reason. So grateful to having run into your words...Elena

Orasie on Mar 03 2023
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Congratulations on your 500th win! What an amazing milestone!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Mar 02 2023
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Congratulations on 500, Erica!! WOW!

AK Graphics on Mar 15 2022
AK Graphics
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Hi Erica! Thank you for your sweet comment on my design - and a HUGE CONGRATS to you!! Woo-hoo! Just amazing xoxo

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jan 12 2022
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Congratulations on passing 450 awards, Erica!

3 Suns Studio on Jun 01 2021
3 Suns Studio
  • Minted Apr 7, 2021

Hi Erica, Thank you so much for the "like" on my kids birthday party submissions. I really appreciate it and love your work! Amy

lily and rose design on Dec 03 2020
lily and rose design
  • Minted Oct 8, 2018

thank you so much for the like; it really means a lot!

Darryl Don Doctor on Oct 04 2020
Darryl Don Doctor
  • Minted Sep 20, 2019

Hi Erica, thank you for liking my entry for classroom valentine. Your entries are oozing with cuteness! all the best to you!

Lori Wemple on Sep 25 2020
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Aw you are MY idol! <3 So happy for you!!! xo!

Lori Wemple on Sep 24 2020
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Ooooo Erica I am so excited for you! Your holiday designs were killer this year and I’m so glad that gorgeous snowflake won first! <3 happy dance!!!

amanda lawrence on May 21 2020
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Erica - many thanks for your support and good luck on all your beautiful work in these challenges - Axx

Benita Crandall on May 20 2020
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Erica, thank you SO much for all the likes! I find it very encouraging coming from you who's designs I admire.

FRANI on May 20 2020
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Hello Erica, thanks a lot for your like on my submission! Appreciate it a lot :) all the best to you.

Jelena Vuletic on May 20 2020
Jelena Vuletic
  • Minted Dec 26, 2018

Thank you so much for your support and like on my "blessings all around" entry. It means a lot!

Creative Gallery on May 20 2020
Creative Gallery
  • Minted Nov 5, 2019

Hi Erica! Thank you so much for your like on my submissions. All the best of luck!

Shiv Creativity on Oct 02 2019
Shiv Creativity
  • Minted Apr 16, 2018

Hi Erica, Thanks so much for the like! I love your entries.Best wishes

Teju Reval on Sep 30 2019
Teju Reval
  • Minted Jul 29, 2018

Thanks for liking my submission! :) Best wishes :)

amanda lawrence on Apr 22 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Thank you so much for all your likes and support - very best wishes and good luck on your wonderful submissions - Axx

Anna Joseph on Apr 20 2019
Anna Joseph
  • Minted Mar 8, 2019

Thank you Erica for liking my card "Family Happy holidays"! :)

Benita Crandall on Apr 19 2019
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you Erica for the like of my design 'A Holiday In Red'! You are such an inspiration for me! Love your typography and designs.:-)

Lucrecia Caporale on Apr 13 2019
Lucrecia Caporale
  • Minted Sep 8, 2013

Hi Erica, thanks so much for your advice in “happy days”. Really appreciate! :)

Creo Study on Dec 08 2018
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Hey,Erica! Totally enjoying your classroom valentine designs. All of them! Funny and so well illustrated ❤️

Tatiana Nogueiras on Nov 27 2018
Tatiana Nogueiras
  • Minted Jun 15, 2015

Hi Erica, thank you so very much for your opinion, it was so helpful! I have made the changes, hope it looks better :)

Erin L. Wilson on Nov 27 2018
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Oh my heck, no. I love that it's so random. I mean, Xs and Os aren't going to ruin it and will probably be adorable. But I love it as is!!

Jana Volfova on Nov 25 2018
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010

Hi Erica, I love your submissions to the Valentines card challenge. :) I was very hesitant to submit my card today when I saw yours with very similar design. I didn't see it until I finished mine. Please let me know if you feel it's too close... Jana

Shari Margolin on Oct 02 2018
Shari Margolin
  • Minted Nov 28, 2010

Erica, congrats on hitting 300 wins, that's so amazing - so happy for you!!

Pine Street Creative on Jun 06 2018
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Hi Erica! Yes, I know re foil, which is why I commented faux foil as the color. We just left this AM on a 3 week road trip with our camper n are CA bound. With the kids finishing school and packing the camper I ran out of time to update to white so just said faux foil as I can’t update files on the road.

Elky Ink on Apr 21 2018
Elky Ink
  • Minted Oct 30, 2016

Erica, thank you SO much for the suggestion for New Years on my Counting the Hours. I think that is a fantastic idea. Sometimes its easy to get tunnel vision on a design.

frances mathys on Dec 09 2017
frances mathys
  • Minted Nov 28, 2013

Hi Erica! Thank you so much for the likes on my entries! Very nice and so encouraging... as you know from all my likes, I totally love your work!!

Karidy Walker on Nov 04 2017
Karidy Walker
  • Minted Apr 14, 2013

Loving every single one of your valentine submissions, Erica!!!

Jana Volfova on Nov 03 2017
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010

Hi Erika, I'm loving all your valentines submissions. So clever and well illustrated! Great work! :)

Marie Hermansson on Nov 03 2017
Marie Hermansson
  • Minted Aug 8, 2012

Hi Erica, thanks so much for your like on my classroom valentine design. These are just too much fun design right? Your's are all so fun, and well illustrated! I'd love to see the option to buy a mix of designs, like the classroom valentines are sold at stores. A grouping of your designs would make the perfect mix for a class!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jul 30 2017
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Erica, thanks so much for your like on my "Look at the Stars" giraffe design! I appreciate your support. Your work is wonderful.

Neeta Sawhney on Apr 17 2017
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks for the like for most wonderful love your submissions . You Rock

Kelsey Mucci on Apr 13 2017
Kelsey Mucci
  • Minted Feb 22, 2017

Hi Erica! I'm excited to let you know I used your Laid Back copy in the greeting card challenge! I'm really happy with how it came together and I hope you agree. Please let me know if you have any thoughts or feedback. You're work is fantastic and any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and good luck with all of your amazing submissions!!

Creo Study on Feb 23 2017
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Hey Erica, i promise I'm not stalking you :D. loved your feature in Julep!! you are a true inspiration!!

Creo Study on Feb 13 2017
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Hi Erica! i may have just flooded your inbox with likes :) LOVE the whole birth announcement collection! you have an amazing design sensibility!! good luck!

Jackie Crawford on Dec 31 2016
Jackie Crawford
  • Minted Nov 10, 2011

Hi Erica, thank you for the Christmas card! Your family is precious! Happy New Year :)

chocomocacino on Oct 21 2016
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Love your submissions! You are the queen of valentine classroom! =D

Shari Margolin on Oct 11 2016
Shari Margolin
  • Minted Nov 28, 2010

Erica, just looked at the Valentine's submissions, and just love, love, love all your illustrations! You're killing it girl! =)

Karidy Walker on Oct 10 2016
Karidy Walker
  • Minted Apr 14, 2013

Thanks for the nice message, Erica! As usual, I'm loving all of your Valentine submissions!!! :)

Tatiana Nogueiras on Oct 04 2016
Tatiana Nogueiras
  • Minted Jun 15, 2015

Hi Erica, thanks a lot for the like! Your submissions are adorable!

Christina Novak on Oct 03 2016
Christina Novak
  • Minted Nov 4, 2011

Thank you so much for your sweet comment and the likes!

Oma N. Ramkhelawan on Sep 30 2016
Oma N. Ramkhelawan
  • Minted Mar 26, 2011

Loving every one of your submissions for the Valentine Challenge so far!!!!

chocomocacino on May 27 2016
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Congrats Erika for your minted+PB picks.. Love your works! =D

Lori Wemple on May 26 2016
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Your sweet comment means so much to me! Congratulations on all your lovely Minted and Pottery Barn picks!! So excited for you! :)

Debb W on May 02 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Erica, congratulations on your kid's birthday party invite wins!

Debb W on Apr 16 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Erica, I just saw your California design. I've been working on a foil California design but am not sure now if it would be cool to submit? Would that be ok?

Karidy Walker on Apr 13 2016
Karidy Walker
  • Minted Apr 14, 2013

Aww - thanks for your super sweet comment, Erica, & right back at you. :)

Susan Moyal on Apr 13 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Erica thank you very much for the nice comment:) Congratulations to you on all of your beautiful designs!!

Ashley Hegarty on Apr 12 2016
Ashley Hegarty
  • Minted Jan 18, 2012

Congrats on your shower sweep friend, so many adorable designs!

Lea Delaveris on Apr 11 2016
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010

Thanks for the nudge to move my "more joy" design to foil, Erica! Since I had to delete the original, the "thanks" and "constructive" went with it but I wanted to let you know I appreciated it :)

Neeta Sawhney on Apr 07 2016
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks Erica I really value your opinion you have always been there right from the beginning when i struggled and it is so nice to know. Really nice designs when i get some time i will look at them take care.

Ana Sharpe on Apr 07 2016
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Hi Erica, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a helpful comment on my Festive Wishes! You're so right.. I just updated the art. It looks a lot better now. Sometimes a tiny thing can make a big difference :) Many thanks again!

Marta Berk on Apr 06 2016
Marta Berk
  • Minted Oct 3, 2013

Thanks for liking my entry. Much appreciated :)

Debb W on Mar 30 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Erica, I just came across your "believe" design and posted to that page but thought it worth repeating here. You impress me with your ability to continually create clean and elegant work that is always appealing, year after year. : )

Tatiana Nogueiras on Mar 29 2016
Tatiana Nogueiras
  • Minted Jun 15, 2015

Hi Erica, thank you so much for the like, it means a lot!

Susan Moyal on Mar 28 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Erica thank you very much for your like… I am a bit nervous about this entry religious cards are so hard for me, your like eased my mind:) I love all of your amazing entries but I always do!!

Susan Moyal on Mar 05 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Erica thank you very much for your nice comment! :) Congratulations to you your work is always among my favorites I love your style so much!

Stacey Meacham on Mar 05 2016
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my heritage branch design :)

Chris Griffith on Mar 04 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Oh Erica, I feel the same way about you and your work. Love you

Chris Griffith on Feb 26 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

You are such a sweetie!!! xox

Jennifer Postorino on Feb 26 2016
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

Thank you for your sweet comment... You just made my day, friend! :) xx

Tiendita Arroyo™ on Feb 20 2016
Tiendita Arroyo™
  • Minted Jun 19, 2014

Thank you so much for the like! I love your work. Best of luck in the challenges. From one Erica to another Erica :)

Chris Griffith on Nov 18 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

And bigger congrats to you on hitting the next level and 100 wins. WOW!!!

Chris Griffith on Nov 18 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Erica, thanks for your very sweet comment! I am excited. :)

Pine Street Creative on Nov 16 2015
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Thanks for the feedback Erica on my Greek Key design. It's actually two thin lines after 'and', but I guess that's kinda hard to tell on the small poll images. I intentionally left out the year to do something different.If someone really wanted I was thinking they could write the date on one line with the year. Do you think it's better to include it for voting/ Thanks for your help!

heythird on Nov 05 2015
heythird
  • Minted Jun 5, 2013

Thank you and Congratulations!

Christina Novak on Nov 05 2015
Christina Novak
  • Minted Nov 4, 2011

Thank you so much Erica! Congrats to you as well! Your work is awesome!

Oma N. Ramkhelawan on Nov 05 2015
Oma N. Ramkhelawan
  • Minted Mar 26, 2011

Thank you so much for the congrats! But it's you who's most deserving of a huge CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You're an amazing designer, Mintie and friend and I hope this is just one more 1st Place win of many to come in future for you.

Alexandra Dzh on Nov 05 2015
Alexandra Dzh
  • Minted Feb 1, 2014

Thanks for your note, Erica, it is so sweet. And congrats on your 1st place! Great work, you totally deserve it!

Chris Griffith on Nov 04 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Erica, thanks so much and I am so sorry I did not offer you big congrats sooner. I am on a business road trip and just got back to my hotel room and trying to catch up. You are in some perfect place right now with the most amazing designs and wins. Have a great time at Aulani. Your son must be in heaven.

Phrosné Barwood on Oct 28 2015
Phrosné Barwood
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

thank you Erica! yay to you , again!

Tanya Lee of Frooted Design on Oct 26 2015
Tanya Lee of Frooted Design
  • Minted Aug 4, 2009

huge congrats to YOU, my friend! so well-deserved!

Chris Griffith on Oct 26 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Congrats Erica, you aced this challenge. :)

Ana Sharpe on Oct 22 2015
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Hi Erica, thank you!! Congratulations on your big number 1 and all the other wins!! I have always admired your work and it was so well deserved :)

Kelly Schmidt on Oct 22 2015
Kelly Schmidt
  • Minted Jun 18, 2014

Thanks Erica!! And HUGE congrats to you for your big win! Yay! Well deserved and what a fun prize!!!

Chris Griffith on Oct 21 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Wow so awesome for number 1 and all your wins. Have a blast in Vegas. :)

Susan Moyal on Oct 21 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Congratulations on your wins!!!

Michelle Afentoulis on Sep 21 2015
Michelle Afentoulis
  • Minted Nov 17, 2013

You're welcome! The design is adorable, glad I could lend some input :)

Chris Griffith on Sep 02 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Erica, big congrats on all the wins. Joyful Ornament I love, love, love!

Lea Delaveris on Aug 16 2015
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010

Hey! Congrats on hitting 100 wins, right? That's awesome! And well deserved :)

Susan Moyal on Aug 14 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Erica thank you very much:) Congratulations to you also! Your work is always so beautiful and I totally agree with Chris you really are amazing...you must feel so proud to manage such a full a life!

Chris Griffith on Aug 14 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Erica, thank you and congrats on all your wins. Don't know how you do work and great design and new babies! Wonder Woman for sure. :)

Chris Griffith on May 11 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Big congrats on your moving announcement wins!!!! Now go have that baby. :)

Neeta Sawhney on May 09 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks for the likes Erica love how your collection is becoming a brand how awesome.

Lea Delaveris on May 08 2015
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010

As soon as I typed the comment it occurred to me that it may be two words in the song. I think you're fine leaving it as is :)

Susan Moyal on May 08 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

I love all of your latest entires... wow!!!

Neeta Sawhney on May 04 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks for the like Erica for the like all the best for the challenges.

Neeta Sawhney on Apr 14 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks a lot Ericka Nice holiday cards you have going there they all are so nice thanks for the critique. It is so nice to always here from you, it really helps me a lot. As an artist and photographer I find i see in such a different perspective.

Chris Griffith on Mar 31 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Erica, your support is so awesome. And your designs for this challenge are AMAZING!!!!!

Chris Griffith on Mar 31 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Thanks for the great feedback and I agree incorporating the names in the design would be a really good plan. Stay tuned. :)

Jennifer Postorino on Mar 30 2015
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

Girl... you are on a roll with your New Years entries!!! I'm loving them! I'm still in a design daze at the moment lol Just had to stop by and say how awesome you are... now stop it! ;)

Susan Moyal on Mar 19 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Erica thank you so much for your nice comment! I really am so excited!! Congratulations to you.. on all of your wins!! You must feel so amazing and you should.. you have so many amazing ideas and designs!

Chris Griffith on Mar 19 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Congrats back to you Erica!!!! I knew you would have a ton of wins in this challenge. :)

Chris Griffith on Mar 06 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Erica, congrats on your multiple Baby Announcement wins!!!! And OMG you are killing it in the Bday challenge. You are a true inspiration. Your baby must be coming soon. :)

merry mack creative on Mar 03 2015
merry mack creative
  • Minted May 27, 2014

Thanks for your like on my design, Erika. Love your work! :)

Monica Janes Fine Art on Mar 02 2015
Monica Janes Fine Art
  • Minted Nov 16, 2012

Hi Erika-thank you for your feedback and "super cute" comment on my froggy birthday invite, made my day! Monica :) BTW, those fuzzy slippers on your party invite are extra super cute!

Chris Griffith on Feb 28 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Congrats Erica on all your Graduate wins. As always great work! Chris

Anna Elder on Feb 27 2015
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

Thank you for the tire track suggestion! I'm not sure I am set on the placement yet but hopefully it'll get there. :) thanks again. Loving ALL of your entries!