Welcome to kltworks.com

about klt:works

Through a series of events, some encouragement, nudging, and shared wisdom, Kristin Loffer Theiss started to design in her own studio without a clue as to what was going to happen. In almost no time, all of her pent up creative energy erupted into a collection of work and then some. Kristin found the ultimate flexibility and free reign to create whatever popped into her head and in 2005, klt:works was born and very shortly after, her first Flights of Fancy mobile was created. She is a trained painter/artist that holds an MFA in Fine Art from, The School of Visual Arts in NYC. Kristin’s artistic background allows her to approach her products with a painter’s eye- being concerned with color, texture, and form. Through her observations of people, she then creates fictional characters that she writes stories about. Her children’s collection comes from her love of humor, curiosity, and an appreciation of a child’s creative spirit. Kristin just had her first child- a little boy named Sayer. He is now the main inspiration for her designs along with her star model. KLT:works is truly a family run company. Her husband is very helpful in all aspects of the company along with being a wonderful photographer and technical advisor. Additionally, he is a wonderful cook which allows her to continue working without having to stop and make dinner.

What started out a scary jump into the unknown, is now an incredible adventure full of wonderful surprises and interesting people. KLT:works is truly a labor of love that has allowed everything to fall into place. Kristin is happiest when she is creating, making, learning and surrounded by people that she enjoys

Having fun, experiencing vibrant colors, soft textures, modern inspiration, and lots of dots is what klt:works is all about.

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EDUCATION:
Kristin Loffer Theiss- owner/designer
School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
MFA, Fine Art, 1996
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
BA, Fine Art, Painting & Drawing, 1993
fine art + artist statement - www.kltworks.com/index.php?PAGE=28

Chris Theiss- klt:works technical + creative support (husband and the "t" in klt:works)
University of California Davis, Davis, CA.
MFA, Studio Art, 1992
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, R.I.
BFA, Ceramics, 1990.
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Foundation Program, 1985-1986.
fine art + artist statement - www.kltworks.com/index.php?PAGE=29

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