Esther Loopstra

Lecturer, Graphic Design

  • Biography

Biography

Esther Loopstra is a Seattle-based fine artist, educator, and creative coach. After receiving her BFA from Minneapolis College of Art and Design, she had a prolific 15-year career as a commercial artist and creative director while also teaching at Kent State and Cornish College of the Arts.

In 2019 she transitioned to a career as a fine artist, showing her paintings in galleries and curating group shows. Esther is also a speaker and creativity coach, helping artists to move through life transitions and create work that lights them up. Esther has been featured on the Adobe blog, Creative Mornings, and Bend Design Conference and co-hosts the Flow into Authenticity podcast.