BIO

Kristin Braks is a contemporary Estonian artist, graphic designer, and art educator. She creates original artworks in both traditional and digital media, focusing on expressive painting, illustration, and visual storytelling. Her style is diverse and exploratory, blending various techniques, themes, and emotional tones.

Kristin comes from a multi-generational family of artists, representing the third generation in a lineage of creative women. She holds a BA in Graphic Design from the Estonian Academy of Arts (2015), an MA in Art Teaching from Tallinn University and EKA (2020), and completed additional studies in Art Therapy at Tallinn University (2022).

In addition to her artistic practice, Kristin works professionally in packaging design and lectures on visual communication and design. With over a decade of teaching experience, she integrates art therapy principles into her educational approach, particularly in her workshops. She continues to explore new creative directions and accepts commissioned artworks upon request.

ART related Education

• Art Teacher, Tallinn University + Estonian Academy of Arts (MA), 2020
• Graphic Design, Estonian Academy of Arts (BA), 2015
• Art Therapy, Tallinn University, 2022
• A myriad of courses in art and design

Teaching history

• 2022-2024 Vocational Teacher, Tallinn Polytechnic School, tptlive.ee 
• 2022 Art Teacher, Tallinn European School, tes.edu.ee
• 2019-2022 Art Teacher + Homeroom Teacher, Loova Tuleviku kool, tulevikukool.edu.ee 
• 2017-2022 Graphic Design Instructor, Omis OÜ, omis.ee

Exhibitions

• 2019 – 2021 Solo exhibition “Vorm on norm?” ‎| “Is the form a norm?”
  • Tallinn University Tallinn Gallery (05.2019 – 08.2019)
    Tallinn University Cafe Oaas (09.2019 – 05.2021)
• 2015 Collective exhibition “Top 10 of Viru Valge vodka label design contest” in Saku Suurhall.
• 2015 Collective graphic design exhibition of Estonian Academy of Arts graduates 2015 in Tallinn Central Library.
• 2013 Solo painting exhibition in Telliskivi Creative City cafe Pokaal.
• 2012 Solo painting exhibition “Naised – erinevad ja sarnased” in Kuressaare Castle.