17 Becoming an Artist with Kristi Kazar

In this episode UK-based artist Kristi Kazar shares how leaving a corporate consulting career after burnout led her to rebuild her life through art. Now a mixed-media painter and mother of two, Kristi creates symbolic works inspired by nature, identity, and the life lessons that shape us.

In this conversation, Kristi opens up about balancing motherhood with building a creative business, the unseen work behind becoming an artist, and the inspiration behind her Book of Life Lessons paintings.

We explore:

• Leaving a corporate consulting career after burnout
• Balancing motherhood with building an art practice
• The “unseen work” that happens before success becomes visible
• Finding meaning and inspiration in everyday life and nature
• Creating her Book of Life Lessons series
• Building connection with collectors through storytelling and social media

Key Quotes
“You didn’t come this far just to come this far.”
“Art forces you to slow down and reflect in a world that moves too fast.”

Connect with Kristi:
Website: https://kristikazar.com
Instagram: @kristikazar

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