Mia Eckes, is a neon-loving midwestern fiber artist, mother to six, wildly creative children, and a certified Kaizen Muse Creativity Coach from Minnesota. She obtained her BFA in Fiber Art and Ceramics from Minnesota State University-Mankato and a Master of Arts in Human Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. Mia converged her studies of arts and cultural management with her interests in psychology, specifically researching creativity and the vital role that the arts play in early education and to living a fulfilling, meaningful life. Her vibrant art centers around contemplative prayer, metanoia, playfulness, relationships, and hope. She has exhibited her art in group exhibitions locally and nationally.

In addition to developing Cloudwalker Studio to offer create life coaching, Mia is co-founder of Wellspring: A Mother Artist Project, a collaboration with friend and mother-artist, Jessica Sweeney. 

Mia currently resides in Coon Rapids, Minnesota with her husband and young family. Here she greets the day wholeheartedly with untamed hair, a cup of coffee, hopes aligned, and ear plugs handy. 

She is continually creating and advocating for the creative life in others.