12-15-2022 4:02am

HUNT VALLEY ARTIST

New Holiday Board Game--Buy it here

My name is Cria Artem. Growing up, I've always had a creative eye for creating and making things. As a kid, I would always fantasize I would become an inventor, carpenter/woodworker, artist, writing my own book, making games… Well needless to say I had a tall list that went on and on. With all my active imagination, it can be easy for some to mistake that as a misguided kid with an overactive imagination instead of creative vision.

I'm glad to see a lot of what I dreamt up as a kid has become a reality with hopefully more to soon follow. Now decades later, I wear many hats consisting of Drawing, Graphic design, Photo Editing, Comedy, Voice Acting, Board Game development, IT professional, Recipe Development, Wood Working & More (I always enjoy a challenge, especially in things I’ve never done before).

Whether it's creating new artwork, other types of content or providing services for others who need my talents, I'm always creating or working on something.

One of my greatest strengths is my attention to detail. When it comes to designing something that will be built or something on the drawing board it's always about the many variables that make up the final masterpiece. I’m a firm believer that quality is paramount! It is that quality and craftsmanship that helps define my work and the principles I live by. So regardless if it’s a job, project, or how I treat people, I strive for awesome!

I genuinely love to learn and continue to look for new challenges to things I’ve never done before! So if you want to learn more to start your creative journey, check out the tools I use and the many other resources that can help you get started.

Secret Santa is a fun new board game designed to bring the whole family together around the table this Christmas, but what you may not know is this game was created by a very talented graphic artist and game developer, who just happens to be a supported individual of Richcroft.

When asked where they got the idea for the game, we were told, “It all started with my mother. With the kids growing up, beginning lives of their own, she wanted to cherish what little time she had before everyone moved on. She looked for a Christmas board game everywhere, but none could be found. None existed. At least nothing that offered a fun family experience, suitable for children as well as adults. I had the idea of creating a game for her and worked night and day creating the prototype for the game. I surprised her with the prototype that Thanksgiving and after play-testing the game Secret Santa for two years, I sought out a manufacturer that could publish Secret Santa. In 2020, Secret Santa was mass-produced for the first time.”

Secret Santa makes a great gift for the board game lover in your life, or just about anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit! You can learn more about Secret Santa by visiting Cria’s website: https://www.creativastarts.com/secret-santa-board-game-second-edition
Local orders can be picked up at Richcroft’s main office in Hunt Valley. Coordinate by contacting Lisa Knauff at LisaK@Richcroft.org.

Secret Santa Board Game (Second Edition)

It's that time of year again! Are you ready?

Good ol’ Santa feels it is about time to finally retire and pass on the job as Santa to his successor. He has selected the finalists, and it is your job to take on the task as Santa. The first person to complete the job in this simulation will become the next Santa. So who will it be? That remains the secret until the winner is revealed! So prepare yourself for this holiday adventure of family fun!

The holidays sure can be a stressful time. And while Christmas shopping can be a handful, there are many things that can spoil that holiday spirit. Secret Santa is not just another Christmas themed game as you can incorporate real gifts into the gameplay. So this is a game for the whole family to come together and restore that holiday spirit of fun and enjoyment. See game rules.