Kyra Teis
Children's Book Author & Illustrator
My picture books display my love for bright colors, children and imagination. When I began my illustration career, I worked in paper collage. I carefully blotted layers of acrylic paint onto paper, then cut and glued the paper to create my illustrations. Some illustrations were assembled from dozens of tiny pieces!
Now I work digitally in Photoshop. To maintain my beloved textural style, I scanned all my colorful blotted papers into the computer and use the digital files of them in my current work. They add a lovely depth and richness to my art that I find very satisfying.
I'm represented by Elizabeth Bennett at Transatlantic Agency.
www.transatlanticagency.com/portfolio/bennett-elizabeth/
Now I work digitally in Photoshop. To maintain my beloved textural style, I scanned all my colorful blotted papers into the computer and use the digital files of them in my current work. They add a lovely depth and richness to my art that I find very satisfying.
I'm represented by Elizabeth Bennett at Transatlantic Agency.
www.transatlanticagency.com/portfolio/bennett-elizabeth/
I have been surrounded by the arts all my life. Everyone in my family makes art - my dad, mom, three sisters, my brother, nieces and nephews, and now my children. You can see some of my family's art and music here.
This photo is how I looked on an average day when I was a kid: always in costume. I had a fabulous costume box because my mom's first career was a costumer and professor of costume design -- lucky me!
Favorite moments in my career...
Best book reading ever:
Ruth Bader Ginsburg reading my book, Todah? Pinch me!
Ruth Bader Ginsburg reading my book, Todah? Pinch me!
Best independent bookstore moment ever:
The fabulous Oblong Books in Millerton, NY invited regional children's book authors to create displays for their front window. Here I am with my Magic Flute display.
The fabulous Oblong Books in Millerton, NY invited regional children's book authors to create displays for their front window. Here I am with my Magic Flute display.
Best book signing event ever:
When The Glimmerglass Opera Festival produced Magic Flute, I did craft workshops and book signings at the performances. I gave books to the talented cast-members.
When The Glimmerglass Opera Festival produced Magic Flute, I did craft workshops and book signings at the performances. I gave books to the talented cast-members.
Inspiration:
The inspiration for my books comes from a busy life with my husband, two daughters (Claire & Bella), and three cats. The one in this photo is named Eloise. We live in Schenectady, NY.
The inspiration for my books comes from a busy life with my husband, two daughters (Claire & Bella), and three cats. The one in this photo is named Eloise. We live in Schenectady, NY.