I empower individuals to reclaim & explore their unique creative identity through a nourishing artistic habit that restores meaning & wonder to everyday life.
Does any of this sound familiar?
The endless grind…
You’re lost in the day-to-day where nothing inspires you, it all feels like a blur and the sameness just drags you down. You feel stuck and hopeless and end up doomscrolling and bed-rotting, which of course makes you feel worse. Doing something fun & creative feels like more effort than it’s worth so you just don’t bother.
☑️ I help clients move from the endless grind of blah --to creating amazing artwork that feels so exciting and alive that they can’t wait to get up in the morning!
Going through the motions…
Time is flying by and you wonder what you really have to show for it. You do all the life things and you’re doing them well but is this how it’s supposed to feel? You thought there would be more… You never take time for you or your creativity. It's last on the list and you just never get there. Something is missing. You love your life and want to feel excited and passionate, but you just don’t.
☑️ I help clients move from feeling like they are just checking the boxes to drawing outside the lines in vibrant color!
Feeling invisible…
You feel replaceable and unseen. No one appreciates your creativity or seems to notice what you contribute. You feel like a robot, but real robots (AI) seem to be more valued. You remember feeling vibrant and artistic and you’re not sure how to get that back. You have tried different art activities but have felt just as disconnected.
☑️ I help clients move from feeling invisible and insignificant to embodying their unique experience and feel seen through creations only they could make.
Feeling untethered…
Things have slowed down and there’s new space for you. You FINALLY get to create new art! But you’re not sure what that even looks like. Inside you know you’re not same person, your experiences have forged a new version of yourself that wants to be acknowledged. So picking up where you left off doesn't feel right. You don't want to waste time figuring it all out. You just want to start, but how?
☑️ I help clients move from that place of confusion to empowered confidence in who they are and what they create. Their artwork honors their experience.
Let me assist you on YOUR Creative Journey!
Hi, I'm Kristi
I believe that creativity and art-making belong to everyone!
However, we often lose touch with our own creative nature.
We tend to put creative activities last... if they make the list at all.
But there are so many ways creativity adds value to our lives, not the least of all is its FUN!
My MISSION is to help YOU reclaim & explore your unique creative identity through a nourishing artistic habit that restores meaning & wonder to everyday life.
Ready to RECAPTURE This Feeling?
Remember when there was nothing better than a blank sheet of paper & new crayons?
Remember when you trusted yourself to play & experiment and allowed yourself to have fun?
Remember when you were done creating, that feeling of satisfaction?
You CAN get this feeling back!
Good news, ALL the above problems can be TRANSFORMED with the same solution… building a nourishing artistic habit.
You need something in your life that consistently brings energy & excitement IN. One fun activity is not gonna cut it, we are talking food for the soul.
Society is quick to recommend movement and healthy eating, but what you are feeling goes beyond the body. I believe we are souls living in a body, so yes by all means take care of that sacred vessel. But what about the inside? And yes, the people in our lives can bring joy and meaning, but true happiness starts within.
You need some kindling to create that fire in your soul. 🔥
What does this look like? Well, you can dance, sing, write, spend time in nature and I encourage you to do ALL these things. But if you are reading this, something is calling you to the visual arts.
Maybe it’s a new artistic interest, and you have no background or experience in creating with a particular media. Maybe you remember how you felt when you used to create and want that back. Or perhaps you are creating but it’s feeling mundane and needs new vitality.
I can meet you wherever you are in your creative journey and help you build a rewarding & enriching experience.
You know long drawn-out classes and one-hit-wonder workshops are not going to cut it. But you don’t want to waste a bunch of time figuring it out on your own, that won’t solve the real problem. You need a way to bring ENERGY IN with consistency, and it needs to be tailored to YOU.
I can help. Plus, change is scary and you don’t have to do it alone. 😊
MAKE ART
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Coaching Program
I can help you at any level!
My experience has taught me that a fulfilling & sustainable creative practice requires 5 elements. I have created a SYSTEM that allows you to establish a satisfying artistic habit that will add deep value to your life. This is bigger than a random painting every once in a while. This is about building meaning and purpose.
DIY Art Courses
Build On YOUR Creativity
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Figuring it out is a form of Creativity and sometimes we just want to do it ourselves.
I have a wide variety of courses that can help you explore specific ideas and do it at your own pace.
What are you working on? Or struggling with?
I bet I can help! Take a look ⬇️
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I love Kristi! Not only did she stretch me by exposing me to art concepts that I might not have otherwise encountered and that now I really enjoy doing, but she worked with me and my particular skills and vision. She is an extremely knowledgeable artist and teacher, and I highly recommend her!"This experience has shown me that I am more capable and knowledgeable than I thought. I am deeply grateful for the guidance and inspiration I have received, and I am excited to continue exploring the world of art with the same enthusiasm and passion."Kristi Backman is an excellent coach! She is a working artist herself with demonstrated expertise. Kristi is encouraging, honest, helpful, passionate, engaging, knowledgeable, and interesting. I hope to work with her again in the future. ."
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