Meet Leiann
Since childhood in Brooklyn New York, I have loved to create. Whether it was taking refrigerator boxes and creating them into sceneries to play in or drawing characters from her imagination, I knew that art was the thing for me. I knew it was going to be a strong influence on how I would see the world and approached things. I am just as fascinated by the end result as the process it takes to get there.
Whether creating sets, pet portraits, linocuts, murals or custom work my goal is to capture the spirit and character of the subject. I analyze and think about what makes it special and unique. Then I consider what attributes emphasize the subject. I think about shape, color, line, and motion. Once I get to know this and understand it, I can then choose how best to represent it.
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Throughout my career, I’ve had the great fortune to work on some truly amazing projects, while meeting many inspiring and creative individuals along the way. I believe in working together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. For more information about my experience, portfolio or how we can collaborate on an upcoming project, get in touch today.
Experience and Education
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Leiann Klein graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA majoring in Illustration with a minor in Interior Design and Summa Cum Laude from New York University earning her Masters Degree in Art specializing in Education. Leiann has continued her education through studying abroad in places like Venice Italy, Mexico and accredited Art Schools such as Savannah College of Art and Design and The Faux School.
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In the past 3 decades Leiann has explored many avenues of art. Leiann Klein has created illustrations for publication, had solo gallery exhibitions, was an Art Educator in New York City, created windows displays in NYC, has painted Murals and Faux Finished both residentially and commercially and paints pet portraits for Chewy and private clients.
Her interest in education is the driving force in keeping her current in all types of media, learning new techniques and continually striving to bring forth new ideas and techniques.