Lindsey Klotz
Illustration
Artist statement
I have always enjoyed making art, which is a major reason why I decided to become an illustrator. The open-ended-ness of its subject matter and style was very appealing as I started to develop my style. Most of the work I develop is centered around the human figure and its possibilities when placed in a fantasy world. These ideas have always fascinated me because they made the impossible feel real, like I was creating something out of nothing, using only my mind.
While I have worked to develop my style and interests over the past few years, I feel that I have only started to find and understand how I work as an artist. Even though I deeply enjoy letting my imagination flow when creating my fantasy characters and environments, finding new ways to form my thoughts is thrilling. Most recently, I have just begun to find enjoyment in creating structured, industrial design pieces. The slow, methodical process these pieces require allows the analytical side of my brain to finally be used in combination with my artistry.
Mermaid, Spring 2023, Digital, 18"x24"
Cat Tree with Purple Cat, Spring 2023, Ink and Digital, 13"x16"
Genie, Spring 2023, Gouache and Colored Pencil and Digital, 10"14"
Fish Lamp, Spring 2023, 3D Digital Sculpt and Render, 11"x20"
Ogre, Spring 2023, Gouache and Colored Pencil and Digital, 11"x14"
Mad Dr, Spring 2023, Water Color and Colored Pencil and Digital, 15"x9"
Robot and Fairy, Spring 2023, 3D Digital Sculpt and Render, 16"x20"
Satyr, Spring 2023, Gouache and Colored Pencil and Digital, 13"x16"
Exploded Calculator, Spring 2023, Digital Vector, 10"x5"
Vampire Self Portrait, Spring 2023, Acrylic Paint and Digital, 15"x12"
Witch Boy, Spring 2023, Gouache and Digital, 9"x7"
Book Cover Redesign "The Glass Castle", Spring 2023, Digital Vector, 11"x8"
Angle and Demon, Spring 2023, Water Color and Colored Pencil and Digital, 12"x6"
ARTIST BIO
Lindsey Klotz is a 22-year-old Illustrator based in the Chicagoland area. She grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois where she graduated from Crystal Lake South High School in 2019. Her love of art started at a young age. For as long as she could remember, drawing was the one thing she was not only good at, but found joy in. Because of this, she decided to pursue illustration as a career at Northern Illinois University. Some areas of illustration Lindsey is passionate about are video game design, fantasy character design, industrial design, and 3D digital sculpting. She is also open to exploring more aspects of the world of illustration.
Also, due to her love of non-verbal self-expression, Lindsey also pursued a minor in psychology. Being able to understand the human mind on a deeper level has helped her to be more creative in the studio as well as find joy in her creations. Another reason Lindsey decided to learn more about psychology was so she could open the possibility of furthering her education in art therapy later on.
Other than illustration, Lindsey enjoys exploring new crafts, such as crocheting, when the mood strikes. However, the hobby that she continues currently and is most passionate about is color guard. She started color guard in high school with her school's team but truly gained passion for it after joining a local competitive winter guard team, Convergence. From 2016-2022, she’s performed with the team but has been coaching since the 2022 season. She has also been a captain for her high school, college, and winter guard teams.