Maria-Katharina Richters is a Certified & ICF ACC Accredited Artists Transformational Coach and Art Therapist. Despite her naturally creative spirit, Maria lost the connection to her art as a teen, burying her anxieties and insecurities with years of addictions and difficulty knowing herself.
Creativity isn't just an act of making; it's a healing force, a profound source of life and creation itself. When we tap into this energy, when we dare to embrace our roles as creators, we align with creativity's transformative power.
This isn't limited to personal realms of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health; it extends to the world at large, offering universal healing. My own journey underscores this truth—creativity guided me out of the shadows of addiction, filling voids no external source could. It taught me that to ignore our innate creative spark, to overlook it as a natural healing tool, is to deny a fundamental part of our essence.
Embarking on a quest to self-actualize through art is, in essence, an act of honoring our unique gifts. It demands continuous introspection, a relentless quest to understand oneself and uncover the true nature of one's art. This journey, though filled with vulnerability, is inherently healing, revealing the authentic self hidden beneath layers of doubt and societal expectation.
Creativity scars are a worldwide problem, the reason I love to share about the power of creativity and it’s innate connection to self, mental health and self-actualisation.
Creativity Scars (in effect, creativity scares as we are being diverted away from them) often start by simple lines being said either by parents, teachers or by colleagues and friends, especially as a child when painting or when doing something creative, which is either ridiculed, not understood or not given importance, with words, such as:
"That's too messy; you need to be more careful.",
"Why did you choose those colors? They don't match.",
"That doesn't look like what it's supposed to be.",
"You're wasting paint on that.",
"Why can't you just do it like everyone else?",
"You need to focus on something more practical.",
"You'll never be successful if you keep daydreaming.".
Those moments of doubt instilled by comparison, criticism, or self-deprecation deeply affect our core beliefs, therefore our identity and our place in this world, instigating a cycle of doubt that stifles our potential for the rest of our life and disconnects us from source.
Creativity and self-confidence are interlinked, and a lot of people decide they are not creative because of such opinions by people of authority, as shown above, and of course, as well by much more intense life circumstances, unsafe situations, traumatic events, and much more. However, to give you an idea of how subtle but profound this message is imprinted into us from early on, that creativity does not matter, stopping us from life-saving and thriving necessary act of self-organic and raw self-expression, I wanted to show you what seemingly ‘innocent’’ sentences can do for you.
The take away of our freedom to create without judgment and input, takes away a huge part of us, the most natural innate part of us, the creative side, the playful and connected side of us.
We learn to disconnect from our true essence and create a snowball effect of this disconnection, which eventually ends in a big chaos, eg, Addictions, need for validation and approval, emotional up and downs, not knowing oneself and falling into toxic relationship dynamics, doing jobs that deplete us, as well as lack of self-worth, lack of self-belief and living a life if lack, in health and financial aspects, the list is grand!
Engaging with our creativity can unearth surprises, revelations and unlock greater abundance within us, revealing passions and abilities we never knew we possessed, creating a sense of freedom and joy and most importantly connection to oneself, which heals all of the listed issues above.
For many, the realization that this creative passion can transform into a life's work is not just a dream but a tangible reality, for those that desire this. Artists worldwide are living proof that it's possible to merge passion with profession, facing and shedding the layers of fear and limitation that once defined them.
This path, while challenging, offers liberation from the burdens of pain and ego, inviting a lighter, freer existence. It's a testament to the power of creativity not just as an expression, but as a journey toward healing, self-discovery, and ultimate fulfillment.
Even if you don’t want to live a life through your passion, which I don’t know is 100 % your authentic truth, but let’s say you don’t or it is not the right timing right now, creativity will help you create a much livelier and happier now, with whatever you do.
The work I engage in, both as a coach and art therapist, with artists and individuals all around the world, stands as a vibrant testament to the healing properties of art and creativity.
Every single person I work with has creativity scars one way or another, hindering the fully unleashed confident and thriving self, instead having created a hiding place within, where it is safe from judgment but unsafe for the soul to thrive, however the simple act of talking it through, allows them to be self empowered and let those scars go.
Self-actualization is not just a luxury but a fundamental need for not merely surviving but thriving.
So, I wanted to hear what some of the most talented, committed, and unique artists I know have to say about creativity and the power of self-actualisation.
I interviewed 7 artists to share their unique stories around their relationship to creativity and the wisdom they share are nothing short of fascinating, providing invaluable lessons on the power of creativity and the path to self-actualization. The answers to the questions I asked shed light on the many ways in which art and creativity serve as conduits for healing, discovery, and expression.
Through these interviews, we explore the personal journeys of these artists, uncovering how creativity acts as a pivotal force in their quest for self-fulfillment and how it impacts their work and lives.
Based on the insights from the seven artists I interviewed, creativity emerges as a multifaceted and deeply personal concept, transcending simple definition. At its core, creativity is the process of transforming imagination and inspiration into tangible, meaningful expressions, often challenging conventional boundaries and exploring novel ideas. It's not just about art; it's a way of life characterized by self-expression, experimentation, and continuous learning. Creativity thrives on a willingness to embrace the unknown and the courage to take risks, fostering a state of mind open to new possibilities and solutions.
They all view creativity as an essential part of their identity, a means to express emotions, and a tool for navigating the complexities of human thought and behavior. It is about playing, experimenting, and exploring ideas without fear or restraint, embodying the essence of one's true self.
1. Farouk Alao
Farouk Alao, also known as Farouk858, is a multidisciplinary artist and art director with an ever-evolving style. His work, which focuses on humanity and questioning our self-perceptions, aims to help others understand the world around them. Farouk has held positions at M&C Saatchi and Stink Studios in London and serves as the Creative Ambassador of Limerick. He offers freelance services in 3D art, modeling, web design, art commissions, creative direction, and consultation. His clients include Instax, Google, Peloton, Guinness, Samsung, JD Sports, Meta, and various government and educational institutions. IG @farouk858 Website.
What is creativity to you?
Creativity, to me, is the ability to transform imagination and inspiration into tangible and meaningful expressions. It's about pushing boundaries, exploring unconventional ideas, and finding innovative ways to communicate emotions, thoughts, or concepts.
How does creativity affect/impact your mental/emotional space?
Creativity serves as a powerful outlet for my emotions and thoughts. Engaging in artistic expression allows me to navigate and process complex feelings, providing a therapeutic and cathartic experience. It brings a sense of fulfilment and joy, contributing positively to my overall mental and emotional well-being.
What is the best advice you have been given for creating your life the way you want to live it?
The best advice I've received is to stay true to my passion and vision. Embrace the journey, learn from failures, and persist in pursuing what brings me fulfilment. Life is a canvas, and the more authentic and true to myself I am, the more meaningful and rewarding my journey becomes.
What is the best advice you have received about creating your art business?
The most valuable advice for my art business has been to establish a strong online presence and engage with the community. I believe building relationships, networking, and leveraging social media platforms can significantly impact the visibility and success of my art business.
How has the level of confidence as an artist changed over your lifetime, and what were the influencing factors?
My confidence as an artist has evolved through a combination of experience, skill development, and positive feedback. Over time, the willingness to take creative risks, the mastery of techniques, and the support of a nurturing artistic community have all played pivotal roles in boosting my confidence.
What means freedom for you?
Freedom, to me, is the ability to express myself authentically without constraints. It involves the liberty to explore diverse creative avenues, make choices aligned with my values, and embrace the inherent unpredictability of the artistic process.
Why do you want to create your own business with your art?
Establishing my own art business provides me with the autonomy to shape my artistic career on my own terms. It allows me to share my work directly with the world, build a personal brand, and create a sustainable livelihood from doing what I love.
What challenges have you personally encountered in your business process that you feel proud and surprised that you have overcome?
The challenges of marketing and self-promotion were initially daunting. Overcoming the fear of putting myself out there and learning effective marketing strategies have been significant accomplishments. Each commission and positive interaction reinforces my ability to navigate the business side of art.
What message do you want to give through your legacy of growing into the artist you are today and yet to become?
Through my legacy, I hope to inspire others to embrace their creativity and pursue their passions fearlessly. I want to show that the artistic journey is a continual process of growth, self-discovery, and resilience. By leaving a legacy of authenticity, innovation, and perseverance, I aim to contribute positively to the artistic community and beyond.
2. Iyvone Khoo
Iyvone Khoo is a multimedia eco artist whose work delves into ecology, technology, and garbology. Collaborating with living fungi, plankton, and scientists, she creates sculptures for Burning Man together with her partner Miguel Guzman and is a four-time Honoraria art recipient. Iyvone holds an MFA in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins, London, and is a MEAD Fellow from UAL. Her art has been exhibited internationally and is featured in both private and corporate collections. For more information, visit here and chillinlimes.net or IG @iyvone_khoo
What is creativity to you?
Creativity, to me, is a way of living. It manifests as self-expression, experimentation, and lifelong learning. Creativity means never being stagnant. It's a state of mind that welcomes new ideas and has the courage to act on them, even without knowing the outcome.
Experimentation plus finding solutions equals creativity.
How does creativity affect/impact your mental/emotional space?
When I am not doing anything creative, it affects me, I feel stuck.
What is the best advice you have been given for creating your life the way you want to live it?
Sort out your basic living needs, a roof over your head, an income and a space to make work. The rest, you will get there, it's a matter of time.
What is the best advice you have received about creating your art business?
Be nice. Value your work. It takes time, dedication and skills to do what you do. It really is blood, sweat and tears.
How has the level of confidence as an artist changed over your lifetime and what were the influencing factors?
The level of confidence fluctuates between successes and failures.
Some failures do lead to successes. The thing that has changed over time is that I recover from disappointment sooner.
What means freedom for you?
Having Time, Space, funds, opportunities and abilities.
Why do you want to create your own business with your art?
Because it allows me to do what I love and to make a living as an artist.
What challenges have you personally encountered in your business process that you feel proud and surprised that you have overcome?
I arrived in London, UK with only £2500 in my pocket.
The idea was that I wanted to be an artist and someday save enough to study art.
It wasn't easy to say the least. I am proud that I managed with the help of many people. I am proud that I learned how to overcome the fear of writing proposals, pitching and public speaking.
Writing grants and getting paid work has been a great challenge.Getting funding, selling work and building a community of people that wants us to succeed.
What message do you want to give through your legacy of growing into the artist you are today and yet to become?
In all endeavors, be true.
3. Elizabeth Mikellides
Elizabeth Mikellides, a British Greek-Cypriot artist based in Surrey, merges music and drawing in her art. A trained pianist with a deep respect for music, especially Bach, Elizabeth uses digital techniques to blend colors with precision, printing on ChromaLuxe for vibrant results. With a BA in Drawing from Camberwell College of Art and an MA in Fine Art Media from The Slade School of Fine Art, her work bridges her dual passions. After a period of teaching and family life in Belgium, she returned to the UK in 2019, collaborating with musicians to visually interpret their scores. IG @elizabethmikellides, visit her website.
What is creativity to you?
The ability to play, experiment and explore one’s ideas, without inhibition or fear.
How does creativity affect/impact your mental/emotional space?
Creativity calms and inspires me. It uplifts and feeds my soul.
What is the best advice you have been given for creating your life the way you want
to live it?
Be clear on what you value in life and create boundaries so that you stay on target to achieving these.
What is the best advice you have received about creating your art business?
Trust your gut instinct, don’t chase trends and niche down. Also, always be a pleasure to work with and grow your network online and offline.
How has the level of confidence as an artist changed over your lifetime and what were the influencing factors?
Having the right teachers and mentors along the way really helped give me the confidence in my technical as well as business abilities. I had great art teachers growing up (especially during my teenage years) and I have been fortunate enough to have had great tutors at university too.
After quite a long break from art due to moving abroad and needing to make ends meet quickly, I decided to find a coach and mentor to get me up to speed with the business side of art. This and joining the wonderful network of artists from ArtCan in 2020 contributed to my believing in myself and my art a lot more.
What means freedom for you?
Freedom for me is being authentic to oneself and one’s purpose in life.
Why do you want to create your own business with your art?
I want to share what I do with others and add value to their lives. I also want to do this on a full-time basis eventually, so I need an art business to do so. Being a hobbyist wouldn’t be enough for me as that would be purely insular and self-focused.
What challenges have you personally encountered in your business process that you feel proud and surprised that you have overcome?
I am still working these out, but for me, it has mainly been about getting specific about what it is I provide to my ideal client. The nature of what I do has the potential to branch out to many creative areas such as nfts, interactive installations, creative coding, sound synthesis, etc that I have often felt overwhelmed by which direction to take and as a result, this has slowed my progress and clouded my message.
This year, I am going to be intentional with my art and narrow my focus to collaborate with interior designers and invite commissions. I feel proud that I am setting more boundaries so that I can maintain greater intentionality and highlight the specific values my art has to offer.
What message do you want to give through your legacy of growing into the artist you are today and yet to become?
My work is all about transforming music scores into colorful, visual equivalents to inspire and uplift the soul. As I continue to grow as an artist, my mission is to share this transformative experience with the world, to remind people that art is not just about aesthetics but about intellectual enquiry also.
May my legacy be a source of inspiration for others to embrace the transformative power of art, music, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.
4. Stephanie Brant
Stephanie Brant is a visual artist, poet, and creative based in Berkshire, England. She explores the human condition through surreal works of art, combining visual and literary elements to delve into deep, thought-provoking themes.
Instagram @stephanie_brant.art
What is creativity to you?
It is the very essence of who I am as a person, how I identify my true self. To live creatively each day is my ultimate goal.
How does creativity affect/impact your mental/emotional space?
Creativity is an incredibly powerful tool to distract from the heaviness of life, it often calms my mind, opens it up to new possibilities and is a catalyst to my profound personal growth.
What is the best advice you have been given for creating your life the way you want to live it?
Not given advice but I have come to learn that having autonomy over one’s life is paramount, irrespective of outside influence.
What is the best advice you have received about creating your art business?
Start with what you can do, take small steps towards your goals and don’t give up!
Also, find your community, support is invaluable.
How has the level of confidence as an artist changed over your lifetime and what were the influencing factors?
I’ve created for my loved ones for as long as I can remember. Over the last decade particularly, I’ve noticed a growing interest from others’, in my creative work. This invited me to question my true vocation, pursue art as a career, and now be able to call myself an artist!
What does freedom mean to you?
It’s designing and living a life I choose to live, one that is enriching for both myself and those around me.
Why do you want to create your own business with your art?
Fulfillment! When you are passionate about what you are working on, want to sustain that practice, for me, it feels like a natural progression.
What challenges have you personally encountered in your business process that you feel proud and surprised that you have overcome?
Introversion, lack of self confidence are always in contention with my desired pursuits, however I have worked hard to be able to interact with others and show my face online. I still get quite nervous, although I try to separate myself from these feelings and imagine that Art and it’s facilitation is it’s own entity, that we stand side by side and it’s bigger than me!
What message do you want to give through your legacy of growing into the artist you are today and yet to become?
Despite life’s many obstacles, with determination and an open mind, it is possible to realise your potential.
5. Eye Leakim
Mikael, originally from São Miguel in the Azores islands, with the artist name of EyeLeakim, is a 28-year-old visual artist who loves nature, life, the unknown, and deep conversations. His passion for photography began at age 7, evolving into creating "weird art" with Photoshop at 15. Moving to the Netherlands at 19, he honed his photography, editing skills, and mural creation. By 25, he discovered his true calling: using photography to share his unique worldview, discuss taboo topics, and express his emotions. As a "VisualGrapher Novelist," Mikael creates art from trauma to raise self-awareness and give vision to emotions. IG: @eye_leakim, Website.
What is creativity to you?
It’s a form to express my emotions.
How does creativity affect/impact your mental/emotional space?
Creativity allows me to connect with my inner self and analyze my existence and choices.
What is the best advice you have been given for creating your life the way you want to live it?
The best advice I’ve received for creating the life I want is to break out of my shell by embracing fear and taking the first step.
What is the best advice you have received about creating your art business?
The best advice I’ve received about creating my art business is to not question myself and to dare to take the first step toward it.
How has the level of confidence as an artist changed over your lifetime and what were the influencing factors?
Believing in myself and the journey by accepting that I can’t control people’s reactions, and letting myself be heard without fearing judgment.
What means freedom for you?
To let go of fear and judgment and to create with no limits.
Why do you want to create your own business with your art?
So I can create the life I envision and follow my calling to create and inspire.
What challenges have you personally encountered in your business process that you feel proud and surprised that you have overcome?
To let myself be more visible and heard, leading me to explore and engage more with possible clients.
What message do you want to give through your legacy of growing into the artist you are today and yet to become?
Never give up, the journey is what makes you grow and find yourself, accept your insecurities and turn them into art.
6. Indy Chonk
A psychiatric nurse and artist, Indy Chonk, who integrates spirituality and mental wellness into his unique oil paintings, known as "The Faceless Man." This bespoke service allows clients to share their personal stories through custom commissions, collaborating to visually represent their vision. Originally a personal exploration, "The Faceless Man" now embraces all genders, focusing on the representation of the self. To embark on this creative journey, clients can connect via Instagram @Indy_chonk, email: Indychonkart@gmail.com, or visit here.
What is creativity to you?
I believe creativity is not wholesome just to art, it can come in many different shapes, form and sizes. For me personally, creativity is seen in the act of doing. Specifically, to achieve something through the use of an imaginative process. In doing so, try to find a solution, express- yourself, navigate, or problem-solve. I have used creativity in my art (oil painting) by trying to explore the human mind and behavior to thought-provoke a viewer’s perception. The idea here is to plant a seed of thought whereby a viewer can link symbols/subjects together and reflect inwards from a place of familiarity. Consequently, creativity can be seen as harboring a hidden messaging but bringing this forth to the world through ART.
How does creativity affect/impact your mental/emotional space?
One side of the coin creativity gives me the edge in continuously wanting to improve and/or think outside the box. On the other hand, it allows for the opportunity after a challenging day/work week to hibernate in my creative space and outlet/process all of my emotions. Working as a psychiatric nurse can be rewarding but also emotionally challenging, so within creativity and oil painting specifically I used this process to revitalize and/or dive deeper into self-discovery.
What is the best advice you have been given for creating your life the way you want to live it?
In the earlier days one of the best advice I was given was when I was a young artist attending art fairs. I was seeking advice/guidance from successful artists who were showcasing their works. I was thankful to meet one artist who admired my work but provided crucial feedback which has shaped and developed my art to what it is today. He advised on trying to find a theme/story within my work as opposed to painting random celebrity portraits; the rest was history.
What is the best advice you have received about creating your art business?
I have received crucial advice in understanding the value of self and my time. And, secondly how customers are not just being art but a version of myself too. Once I started to respect myself and the amount of time I invest in planning, prepping and painting I gained a sense of strong professionalism which illustrated how I then talked with customers and how I conduct myself on Instagram/website.
How has the level of confidence as an artist changed over your lifetime and were there influencing factors?
The confidence has risen and I hope over years continues to grow. I took the leap of faith in my first ever commission, and battling those initial fears/worries of “getting it wrong”. Once I bypassed those it was a eureka moment in realising that “I’m onto something”, and with that I propelled in dedicating a lot more time to painting, posting daily, and learning from my established printing services Killiart and SudraArt framing. The self-belief grew stronger that people out there want my art and I was in a unique position in offering this.
What does freedom mean to you?
Freedom in a physical sense is having the independence in doing what you would like to do without any restrictions by anyone. It's having the independent choice how you want to go on about your day without having any emotional guilt/anxiety. Another form could be having the freedom of mind, the ability to think of anything you would want to and letting your mind reach unlimited capabilities. You have the option to create the exact like you want to, and probably at the same time you are the one to prevent it.
Why do you want to create your own business with your art?
In its most simple forms, I want to be in a position to offer people unique art that provides them with comfort and reflection. It fills me with such delight that I have come on a wholesome reflective journey with a client to understand their life, and given the opportunity to illustrate that onto a canvas. This then sits in their family home open to others to view. This for me is a blessing knowing that I have created something from an idea to a sitting framed master art piece.
What challenges have you personally encountered in your business process that you feel proud and surprised that you have overcome?
Challenges I guess are inevitable and more importantly how we overcome them. I guess one current challenge Is the change in Instagram that has affected me. However, I have attempted to stay true to myself, continuing painting what I enjoy and showing this. On the other side, it has given me the opportunity to try new things such as collaboration, posting more reels and more specific content.
Another challenge has been trying to understand myself and what I would like to offer, this has grown in recent years and I have become more tailored to commissions. Therefore, I am to ‘re-varnish’ my website; however, I have found that this takes time, especially when carrying this out yourself. One constant challenge is balancing art alongside my full-time career and studying, it's difficult in trying to find motivation in painting or coming up with new creative ideas.
What message do you want to give through your legacy of growing into the artist you are today and yet to become?
In my works, I specifically focus on what I love and that is a reflection of what my art stands
for today. For me, I call it the 5 M’s: mental health, mindset, meditation, mindfulness, and
music. These topics are something we all share a unique close bond with and through my
works I would like to draw you even closer to it. I paint not only because I love it, but I feel
I have a positive message to be shared with you all.
Mental health: For you to be in a safe space.
Mindset: For you to continuously grow.
Meditation: For you to breathe.
Mindfulness: For you to be aware.
Music: For you to let go.
7. Luke Salaz
Luke Sallaz is a visual artist influenced by the spiritual world and the meanings of symbols, believing that physical matter is merely a manifestation of energies. He has developed a unique painting technique called Alluchemia (a blend of "alchemy" and "light"), which allows for the creation and exposure of multiple images on the same canvas by changing incidental light. Using white, ultraviolet, and colored light, his technique creates an immersive and interactive experience, revealing different images and movements. Self-taught, Luke began painting in early 2019 and quickly gained recognition, participating in exhibitions such as "Chá Cultural" at Unesp in Jaboticabal. His work engages viewers by shifting from white to ultraviolet light, encouraging them to see beyond the obvious. IG @lukesallaz.art, Website.
What is creativity to you?
Creativity for me is to give sense for the chaos.
How does creativity affect/impact your mental/emotional space?
I realized in my life that we are creative beings and if I don't create anything it's like the dead for me. So, me without creativity is the same as me being dead.
What is the best advice you have been given for creating your life the way you want to live it?
Never have fear of trying something new. This is the best feeling you can have in your life.
What is the best advice you have received about creating your art business?
To arrive in some place that noone arrived before means to do what no one else did before.
How has the level of confidence as an artist changed over your lifetime and were the influencing factors?
Over my lifetime, my level of confidence as an artist has evolved. At times, I would wait for others to acknowledge me, thinking, "I am an artist because people are saying that I am." However, I eventually realized that people's attention is fleeting, and that the nature of human beings can be quite selfish. I began creating for myself and affirming to others, and to myself, that I am an artist. This wasn’t about convincing myself but acknowledging my own truth. Year after year, I have grown into my identity as an artist because it aligns with my passion and truth, and this realization has given me the mindset to continue being who I am.
What does freedom mean to you?
To me, freedom means the capacity to forge our own path. In this reality, we don't experience true freedom because the passage of time imposes consequences on our actions, and we often become hostages to them. However, when I create art, I feel a sense of freedom. Yet, there are limitations in the creative process, and it is these limitations that drive us to be more creative. So, in essence, freedom transcends this reality.
Why do you want to create your own business with your art?
I want to create my own business with my art because I’ve realized that our world is shaped by companies, which have ideologies that influence and change the world. So, why not do the same with my art? In this way, I can have a greater impact on the lives of more people.
What challenges have you personally encountered in your business process that you feel proud and surprised that you have overcome?
One challenge I encountered in my business process was realizing that people often use knowledge of your passion as a way to attack or control you. I learned to reveal only what I was confident would enhance my artistic life and began focusing more on showcasing my art rather than my personal self. This approach ensured that my personal life remained unaffected. Ultimately, it’s about how you perceive your life and prepare for the challenges, as starting an art business means entering a capitalist world that can feel like a battlefield.
What message do you want to give through your legacy of growing into the artist you are today and yet to become?
The message I want to convey through my legacy of growing into the artist I am today and am yet to become is: Don’t give up! Creating something beautiful that can change people’s lives is incredibly challenging. Most people don’t realize this, but you should do what you believe is right for you, and everything else will follow. What you want is just a glimpse of what you need, and what you need is more important than anything else. So, keep going! Keep going! Keep going!
In essence, these artists collectively convey that creativity is not just a form of self-expression but a fundamental aspect of their identity and well-being; embracing the challenges and setbacks along their journey is essential for personal growth and building confidence; and maintaining authenticity while persistently navigating obstacles is crucial for making a meaningful and lasting impact in the art world.
For more insights into their creative journeys, be sure to check out their interviews on my podcast, Born to Create.
As you reflect on their stories, ask yourself:
What barriers are you willing to overcome to unleash your own creativity and leave your unique mark on the world?
Maria-Katharina Richters, Artists Transformational Coach & Art Therapist
Maria-Katharina Richters is a Certified & ICF ACC Accredited Artists Transformational Coach and Art Therapist. Despite her naturally creative spirit, Maria lost the connection to her art as a teen, burying her anxieties and insecurities with years of addictions and difficulty knowing herself. After years of this cycle in 2009, she required the tools that would help her remember her power and win a renewed and deepened spiritual connection within herself changing her life around and in 2017 founding Art of you Coaching & Art Therapy, the Awakened Artist academy and the Born to Create Podcast, helping artists & artists to be to awaken their artist power & cultivate confidence in all areas of their lives.
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