Cultivating Creativity
Kristi Backman
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Cultivating Creativity is about helping you Build YOUR creative life. Giving creatives a way to make space for artistic growth through insights from the mind of an artist, instructor and art coach about the creative process and living that crazy creative life.
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Jan 18, 2023
16. Square One, We Meet Again
In this episode I will discuss how the world of creativity can be extremely frustrating. It’s not all unicorns and rainbows (even if you paint them). How many times have you been working on a problem and found yourself back at the beginning? Yes, you have more knowledge and experience, but you still are no closer to the solution you are trying to achieve. Or are you? Check out some solutions that I have to get you past square one
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Jan 11, 2023
15. It's a Labyrinth, Not a Maze
In this episode I talk about the art process from the perspective of an analogy. That the process is a labyrinth and not a maze. I talk about the differences between the two constructs and how this concept is helpful when you feel lost in the process.
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Jan 4, 2023
14. Studio Avoidance
In this episode I talk about studio avoidance. You know what I’m talking about. Sometimes we just don’t want to work on our art, and we do everything imaginable to avoid it! When you have the choice between something like dishes and art and you think yes dishes! This is your sign. I will talk about how to identify this and how to identify the block so you will say yes to art instead!
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Dec 14, 2022
13. Re-energize Your Creativity
In this episode, I talk about 4 ways to re-energize your creativity. We have a lot of energy going out on a daily basis. All of the things we do in our life require and drain our energy. What are you doing to bring energy in? What practices or activities do you do to replenish your energy? I will share 4 ways to ensure you are bringing energy back in so you can do the things you love.
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Dec 7, 2022
12. Protest Constructively
In this episode, I will give my 2 cents on the damage and destruction of art for progress or change. I will discuss recent climate protests, but also other current examples where art and our cultural heritage is the victim. Art can be an amazing vehicle for change. I challenge people to CREATE art as a voice to inspire change and raise awareness.
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Nov 30, 2022
11. Studio Progress Journal
In this episode, I talk about an amazing productivity tool for your studio called the progress journal! It is a living record of your progress on an art piece that allows you to start and stop with no lag time of remembering where you left off. Learn more about this technique and then begin your own today!
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Nov 15, 2022
10. The Magic of Batching
In this episode, I talk about batching your work. Working on several pieces at once is an amazing efficiency tool. It also gives you options when stuck or frustrated with a specific piece. It’s a powerful strategy!
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Nov 9, 2022
9. Schedules, To-Do's, & Systems
In this episode, I will about several techniques used for productivity and then share my systems and process. I will also share some awesome resources that I absolutely love. My goal is for you to take in this information and then experiment with what will work best for you!
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Nov 2, 2022
8. Circadian Rhythms & Productivity
In this episode, we will talk about circadian rhythms and the importance of becoming aware of your body’s natural energy cycles in order to use and support those cycles to enhance your productivity.
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Oct 26, 2022
7. Honor Your Creative Dreams
In this episode, we will talk about the idea of honoring your creative dreams and how this may not be a linear path. We’ll talk about the intention and the reality, limiting beliefs that are holding us back and how to bring creativity back into your life. It’s never too late to honor your dreams.
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Oct 19, 2022
6. Define Artistic Success
This episode explores the concept of success and what it means to you. How this idea gets muddied by society and outside opinions and then distilling it down to what authentically resonates to you and your artistic journey.
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Oct 12, 2022
5. Which Way Are You Going?
In this episode, we consider where do you want to go? And how will you get there? These are tough questions. But the reality is you aren’t going to get anywhere until you can answer them. You need a direction to move forward, and I have some tips to get you started!
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Oct 5, 2022
4. The "Right Way" Myth
In this episode, we will talk about The “Right Way” Myth and how this idea leads to disappointment and failure. We’ll learn how to identify the source, consider other options, and move out of our comfort zone to create successful change!
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Sep 21, 2022
3. My Story: The Career
This episode continues My Story and explores my experience as a professional artist, art instructor, and art coach. I hope this background will help you understand where I am coming from and give some context to future topics I present.
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Sep 7, 2022
2. My Story: The Beginning
This episode presents a brief glimpse into my early life and explores some of the experiences that shape my future as an artist. It will give you a sense of my foundational values and their origins. It’s fun to track some interests and motivations from an early age. And if you are a reader like me, there is nothing like the first book of a series that begins a new adventure!
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May 29, 2022
1. Trouble Getting Started?
In this episode, we will talk about how artists can have Trouble Getting Started and how this leads to studio avoidance. We’ll learn how to identify what’s holding you back and I will share some techniques to help you get started now!
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May 19, 2022
Intro: Build Your Creative Life
Cultivating Creativity is about helping you Build YOUR creative life. Giving creatives a way to make space for artistic growth through insights from the mind of an artist, instructor and art coach about the creative process and living that crazy creative life.
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