LeighkleinArt

All my life art has been my love.  As a child I spent countless hours drawing animals from pictures in books, life, and my imagination.  As my love for art grew, I continued my passion at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  I studied sculpture and performance art.  Working with the human figure, sculpting with clay, wood, wire, metal, and found objects, was most impactful for me. Graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1999.  Since graduation, I have continued to create on different median platforms.  My art has evolved.  I draw upon my life experiences, nature and the inspiration that my family brings to express the creative freedom. Now as a mother, wife, elementary teacher, sister, friend, and artist, my creative modalities get to form as I share them with you.  

When I am felting I use 100% eco-friendly wool.  It is such a lovely medium to work with. All natural materials offer me the opportunity to create something with zero waste and the artwork is going to last forever.  

Creating linoleum block prints is also a very eco-friendly way to make art.  I use water soluble block printing ink that is non-toxic, along with Carson 184 pound Art paper. I love the rich colors and immediacy of this art form.