About Us
We’re Craig and Christa, a creative duo based in Hertfordshire. We help people celebrate their memories through beautiful bespoke artworks made with your photos.
Our Story
(from Christa)
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It was in the depths of the 2020 lockdowns when we experienced the first spark of what would become Memorarto. I was, like so many, separated from my family, and was missing them terribly. To brighten my spirits, Craig created a beautiful artwork dedicated to my much-beloved grandparents, who had passed away several years before.
The portrait was hung in pride of place in our home, and I noticed that when I saw it, my familiar feelings of sadness at the loss of my grandparents were replaced with something else – a sense of celebration and appreciation for their lives.
I often said to Craig, "I don't think you realise how special this is, what you've created here." He shrugged it off, but I kept thinking – wouldn't it be lovely if Craig could somehow share this gift, and help others celebrate their loved ones and special moments?
So, several years later, I finally convinced him to begin Memorarto, and we were so happy to discover that the magic Craig had worked with my grandparents' artwork had just the same effect for our clients. We've had many reports of tears and joyful remembrance, and nothing makes us happier than helping others celebrate their stories in this way.
Craig Baxter
Craig is an award-winning art director and collage artist with a lifelong love of storytelling through imagery. For over 20 years, he’s created visuals for some of the world’s most recognisable brands and publications—from Wired to Bloomberg and British Airways. After a career spent shaping editorial and brand stories, Craig now takes great pride in helping individuals tell their own. His original collage artworks will soon be available as limited edition prints—join our mailing list to be first in line.
Christa Larwood
Christa spent more than 20 years as a travel journalist, visiting over 70 countries for the BBC, Lonely Planet, National Geographic Traveller and more. This gave her the chance to meet people from all cultures and walks of life, and to have the privilege of telling their stories to a global audience. These days, Christa is happy to be settled in Hertfordshire rather than on the road, and she's delighted to have found a beautiful new way to help others tell their stories.
