I am a CREATIVITY COACH

Creativity is a basic human characteristic.

Artistic theory can be learned.

Techniques can be mastered.

Creativity can be cultivated.

I believe that creativity and art-making belong to everyone!

However, we often lose touch with our own creative nature.

I want to share what I've learned to help people find and express their own artistic voice.

I'm here to aid in navigating that journey and am passionate about helping creatives explore and express their imagination and enhance their experience.

I am an ARTIST

This is an identity I claimed as a child and never let go.

I am fascinated by culture and the human experience, especially that of pre-industrial and non-western societies. My artwork explores culture and I create sculptural artifacts from imagined civilizations.

ART INSTRUCTOR

I have been teaching in higher education for over 20 years, 12 of those at the Art Institute of Colorado in Denver.

I teach a wide variety of Studio Art and Art History classes. Including Drawing, Design, Color Theory, Sculpture, and Concept Design.

I received my BFA from University of Nebraska at Omaha and my Masters from the University of Montana at Missoula.

CERTIFIED COACH

I am a Certified Coach with expertise in supporting effective life transformation. I am also a Certified Member of the International Board of Coaches and Practitioners. I hold the following certifications…

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner
Life & Success Coach
Time Techniques Practitioner
Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner
Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner

I do NOT use Generative AI.

ALL creative work (written content, blogs, courses, ART, designs)

& strategic planning are done by me, Kristi Backman.

Any outside stock photography or graphics are also created by and purchased from humans.

I avoid AI whenever possible but some embedded systems (like form building & spell check) are inevitable.